How often is a Brood or Stud dog used in the Breeding Program?
Broods return to the Guide Dog Centre when they come into season which happens twice a year (every 6-8 months). Broods usually have their first litter of pups at approximately two years of age and one litter every twelve to eighteen months thereafter, depending on the programs needs. All puppies are born and reared at the centre’s purpose built Breeding Cente. Stud dogs begin breeding around twelve to eighteen months of age. They will come to the centre for natural matings and other breeding matters (regular health checks or semen collection etc). How often the stud dog will be used depends on GDQ’s needs and the success rate of the stud.
