studmatch.co.ukFind Stud Dogs in the UK

Use the search bar on the homepage. Filter by breed and add your postcode, and studmatch shows studs sorted by distance, along with their health tests and KC registration.

It means the stud dog is registered with the Royal Kennel Club, the UK's official body for pedigree dogs. Registered studs can sire litters that are themselves KC registered, which matters if you plan to show or breed from the puppies.

It varies by breed, but the common ones are DNA panels (like prcd-PRA), hip & elbow scoring, and eye scheme certificates. See "Before you book" above for more detail.

Several UK laboratories offer DNA health testing, including Laboklin, Animal DNA Diagnostics, Genomia and Pet Genetics Lab. Recognition status varies by lab, and only results from a Royal Kennel Club-recognised lab get added automatically to the dog's official health test record, so it's worth checking that before testing if that matters for your breed club or show entries.

Fees vary by breed, proven track record and health testing, and studmatch shows the fee upfront on each advert so you can compare before you get in touch.

A proven stud dog has already sired at least one litter, which confirms his fertility and can give breeders confidence in his temperament and how his puppies turn out. Unproven studs can still be a great choice — just something worth asking the handler about.

Ask about health testing results, whether he's proven, stud fee and payment terms, and how mating visits work. You can share your bitch's profile, documents and photos directly in the studmatch chat once you've found a match, so the handler has everything they need upfront.

Sign in, create a listing with your stud's photos, health tests and fee, and breeders searching your breed and area can find and message you directly.

Yes. There's no subscription and no per-listing fee to advertise your stud on studmatch.