Windy Mesa Australian Shepherds

Sample Stud Contract

If you are sincerely interested in using one of our Studs,
please complete and return this
  Bitch Profile
This will help us determine if your bitch is suitable for breeding,
and it will also help us decide whether or not we would like to keep a puppy from the breeding.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS,
PLEASE ASK US!

Contact us for a Stud Packet, which includes: * stud profile * current pictures * sample stud contract * five-generation pedigree * copies of registration certificates * copies of all current health clearances & vaccinations

Our standard Stud Fee is $500 or pick of the litter - our choice.

Bitch MUST be free of fleas, ticks, worms and any sexually transmitted disease and must be in good overall health before coming to our stud.

We will guarantee three live, healthy and properly colored puppies; if less than three puppies meeting this criteria are produced, a return service will be provided to the same bitch in a later heat cycle.

The bitch must not be exposed to any other stud dog prior to or after being bred to the agreed stud. If any question of parentage should arise, we reserve the right to request DNA testing of the puppies.

The Bitch Owner will be asked to report the sex, color and tail lengths of the puppies promptly after birth, and to share any health clearances, concerns or genetic problems experienced by any pup in the litter at any age in a timely fashion.

Bitches being flown in will be subject to additional fees, including traveling expenses to and from the airport and boarding fees, if applicable. Fresh or frozen semen may be provided on request (again, additional fees will apply).

Any litter sired by a Windy Mesa Stud will receive free advertising on this website.

We reserve the right to refuse services to any bitch at our discretion.

Chris & Esther Ivey   *   P.O. Box 1216, Bloomfield NM 87413   *   phone & fax (505)333-2662   *   cell (505)215-3287   *   estabe@hotmail.com

If you're in the area, you are more than welcome to come visit our kennel and meet our boys!

What is an "APPROVED" bitch?

     As advocates for the Australian Shepherd breed, we try our best to make sure that we breed only quality specimens. This applies to all the breeding stock in our kennel, as well as any outside studs we choose to use and any outside bitches intended to be bred to our studs. There are countless purebred dog enthusiasts that whelp litters without taking into consideration the possible health risks, physical defects and hereditary diseases common in their breed. We do.
     Any bitch wishing to be bred to one of our studs must have all of the following clearances:

1) Eyes examined by a CERF-certified ophthalmologist within the last year. This is to ensure that the bitch is free of any hereditary eye diseases, as such problems are quite common in Aussies.

2) Hips x-rayed and rated by the OFA*. To ensure that the bitch does not have hip dysplasia; a rating of fair, good or excellent is acceptable.

3) Tested negative for Brucellosis within the last year. Brucellosis is a sexually transmitted disease that could cause sterility in both the bitch and stud, and could kill the bitch’s unborn puppies.

4) Pedigree tracing back at least 5 generations. Pedigree allows one to research the family history of the bitch, and to know what physical and medical traits the puppies may inherit, as well as ensure that the bitch is a purebred Australian Shepherd.

* NOTE: Do not have your bitch’s hips tested if she is or is about to come into heat, as the hips are more relaxed, and the results will be inaccurate. It's best to wait until 3-4 weeks before she comes into season, or 3-4 weeks after her heat cycle.

     These clearances are the bare minimum that we require by all outside bitches. There are other tests out there to ensure that your bitch is a quality specimen of the breed. For a list of ailments common in Australian Shepherds, please visit the Australian Shepherd Health & Genetics Institute website.
     Before being bred to our stud, the bitch owner must provide copies of the bitch's (1) most recent vaccinations, (2) current rabies certificate, (3) OFA hip rating certificate, (4) CERF examination report, (5) most recent brucellosis test results, (6) any other health clearances or certificates, (7) DNA certificates (if applicable), (8) registration certificates, (9) 5-generation pedigree , and (10) current pictures of the animal.
     We thank you for your cooperation, and for doing your part to help ensure a healthful future for our wonderful breed!

Before considering a Merle to Merle breeding please read this article

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