Claxxton 8 Months

Zerlett

Claxxton is 8 months now, can't wait to see how he produces, hes at that age where he doesnt hear anything we say! Being a naughty little bullie. He doesnt have the best head, but its really filling out and getting better, he's 50 pounds and so friggin short! I love his body type and hes got great feet, i love bullies with great feet haha.

BulliesofNC

Claxxton looks good. If you have intentions on studding him now would be a good time to get his DNA certified through AKC. I've heard about too many occasions where breeders have waited until AKC forces them to provide a DNA sample for verification of pedigree and find out there's a problem with the validity of the bloodlines. When this happens not only does AKC send out a cancelation in AKC registration on the stud but it cancels out the registration of every puppy sired by the stud. This happened to James Weaver of Windy Knolls kennel about 8 years ago with a stud he received from Ann-Dee's. Fortunitely they were able to straighten out the paprework after they changed the name of the studs father. Needless to say, James received 4 litters worth of phone calls with people very mad to have received notification that their puppies paperwork was void. It took a long time to correct but he did in fact get it corrected. Had he gotten this stud DNA'd prior to breeding him he could have resolved it before the stud sired its first litter.

I'd also recomend getting a sperm count conducted on him. Not only is it good to know is fertility and production level but it provides people wanting to use him for stud service with professional and accurate authenticity of his productivity for breeding.

These are two key elements for providing others with confidence of a true stud. After confirmed litters are on record through AKC for Claxxton you'll have all the elements to claim him as a Proven Stud.

I hope he does well for you and your future breeding.

Zerlett

wow good idea Steve! Right after I have a sperm count test conducted on him I will send in DNA to the AKC, I thought they just kept DNA on there records I didn't realize they automatically test it to dogs that are in there records too? Obviously not all sires on the paperwork will have sent DNA in, right?

Zerlett

When you have a sperm count test conducted on your sires, do you have a teaser bitch in order to have it done? Do you get the sample for them at the facility or let them do it? I dont think my male would do it without a teaser bitch or if someone else was handling him. I have purged him a few times now so he's used to me handling him.

Zerlett

I should technically just have to pay for the microscope and office visit if i get the sample right?

Leslie

I think he's awesome!!

Daisy

I think Claxxton looks great.  He and Daisy are the same age, and she is very hard headed right now:)

Zerlett

thanks guys, my favorite parts of him are his eyes and his feet, and hes really turning into a tank with a head thats surprising me and filling out greatly. Yea hes pissing on everything out side, hikes his leg on everything. It seems like were constantly saying "claxxton, no, claxxton go lay down, claxxton do you hear me?" Can't wait to see how he does in the dog show in October, Im hoping he can win him some ribbons!

Leslie

That would be great to win a ribbon or 10!!! He's got my vote!! The most repeated words everyday are NO BRUT!! I FEEL BOTH YOU GUYS PAIN or pain in the ass is more like it!!!

Zerlett

hahaha true story! hes got some tough competition he will have to go against his best bud dozer!

BulliesofNC

Danielle, it would be easier if you had a teaser bitch to take with you to the Vet. The only way to get accuracy would be to have it conducted at the Vets office vice bringing in a sample. Without any type of extender the sperm would die quickly and wouldn't provide an accurate count. If Claxxton has gotten used to being purged he may not require a teaser dog. If you invest into a microscope and sperm count test kit you could conduct the test yourself. The only difference is that the Vets office we go to (UNC State Vet School) conducts several different tests besides the actual count to provide documentated information on activity level, health, and count of the sperm. They use terms I've never even heard of before with they provide an analaysis. However, they compare the particular studs records each time to let me know if things are the same or gotten worse in regard to productivity level for fertilization. They also can prescribe meds (if neccesary) that will produce more healthy sperm as well as raising the quantity. This would be useful on an older stud who naturally decreased his overall sperm production where the count proves to be a concern for productive breeding. With Claxxton so young his count should be real high and active. I'm sure it will be, but having the count conducted will provide you with knowledge of current conditions to compare to future as well as providing you (and others wanting his stud service) with the confidence of knowing his sperm is optimal for fertilizing eggs during a females heat cycle. Then it's just about gaining him the experience to tie naturally without probloms and/or purge easily for AI. 

Zerlett

sounds good, we have a vet hospital here that does some reproduction work, i will look into having a sperm count done on him when one of my females come into season because i just dont think he will give a decent sample without a teaser bitch, if i purge him he tries to mount my females now when i do it even if there not in season, and doesnt do well otherwise. I am just worried about his testicle that spent too much time in the abdomen and that is was damaged, do you think so? He seems to me he has small testicles and im afraid its going to hurt his fertility. I am planning on putting him on the mr.stud supplement for dogs before mating to see if it has an effect.

BulliesofNC

His testicle was never caught up in the inside cavity, twisted, or cut off to proper blood flow. Both testicles were down prior to full development or puberty. I think he'll be just fine without any signs of low sperm levels. I think once you have reasurance from your Vet that his count is good you won't even bother will the supplements. He's young and active and I know you watch over his health. With that said I'm confident he'll become a productive stud for you. You're doing everything right for ensuring his chances of becoming a proven stud are highly probable.

Zerlett

I just switched him to a grain free diet high in protein and fat, hes on Natures Variety "Instinct" its 42% protein and 22% fat with it being 73% meat in the whole bag. The supplement I want to put him on is natural I believe, so im just hoping it may help him out for his first go at it...thank you steve for the reassuring advice!

Zerlett

Steve how often do you purge your males?

BulliesofNC

They're purged once a month unless they've been actively breeding.

Zerlett

hey steve do they have a point in the AKC where the require females dna sent in??

BulliesofNC

You can have a DNA conducted on females. However, AKC doesn't mandate it like they do with males. In the event a breeder utilizes a Stud (3) or more times in one year or (5) or more regardless of the span of time, AKC will send out a request to conduct DNA. This is usually done during the time of registering a litter with that particular stud. Without the DNA conducted the litter will not be registered.

Here's a photo of the entire DNA Kit. Very simple to use, all you need to do is swab the back of the cheeks with the brush, put the brush back in the package, and mail it back to AKC in the envelope they supplied.

BulliesofNC

Once the DNA for your Stud has been Certified it will appear on all future pedigree's that list the particular stud.

The first photo is an example of a pedigree from a Stud without a DNA certificate. However, it shows DNA on his sire, grandsire, etc. This is actually an old Pedigree on our Stud "Buck." Buck has obviously been DNA'd since this pedigree was printed.

The second photo shows Bucks DNA Certificate.

Zerlett

very cool thanks for showing me!!