The StudMatch Blog
Guides & updates for breeders
Breed-specific stud advice, health testing explainers, and what's new on studmatch.
Introducing StudBase: Stud Dog Management Software Built by a Stud Handler
Running a stud service involves far more than arranging matings. I built StudBase to bring bookings, customer records, stud profiles and day-to-day management together in one place.
Should You Turn Breeders Away? Even on the Day of a Mating?
Would you refuse a stud mating on the day? From a girl arriving covered in fleas to a stud being twice the expected size, I share why sometimes saying no is the most responsible decision.
Should You Offer a Mobile Stud Service? The Pros and Cons
Going mobile widened my reach more than anything else I have done. It has also had me in London at rush hour twice in the same day. Both sides of it, honestly.
Questions to Ask a Stud Owner Before You Book
I am on the other end of these calls most weeks. Here are the questions worth asking, what you are really asking for, and what a good answer sounds like.
What Happens on the Day: What to Expect at a Stud Visit
The question I get asked more than any other, from people who are often nervous about the whole thing. What the day actually looks like, start to finish.
Dog Health Testing Explained: What to Test, How It Works, Where to Get It Done
Everyone tells you to health test and nobody explains it. Here's what the tests are, how the process works, what it costs, and which labs to use.
Progesterone Testing: How to Actually Time a Mating
Counting days misses the window. Here's how progesterone testing pinpoints ovulation, what the numbers mean, and when to actually put her to the dog.