When can I put my lhasa to stud?

What is best??

To have him Neutered, of course.

If you want to put him at stud, get him in to some dog shows and once he has won some titles and honor to his name, then you will have reason to breed him.

Till then, neuter him and enjoy your PET.

Generally two years old is fine. But if you want to wait until he's older the that's your decision.

Have you had all the necessary testing done? Has he been health checked by a vet? OFA certified? Has he got a good temperament? Has all the testing prior to the Shih Tzu been done? Is he a Champion himself?

If so, or if you do/he does, soon you will have owners of Lhasa Apso b*tches lining up at your door requesting your dog.

The litter would inherit everything from *both* parents. It takes much more than some champions in his Pedigree to make a dog produce a healthy litter...

More important than his age - has he been eye tested clear of PRA? No responsible breeder is going to use an untested dog and you wouldn't want your dog's puppies to end up in the wrong homes would you? The fact that your dog comes from a line of champions means nothing in itself. If your dog came from a reputable breeder, they are the person you should ask for advice. There is no reason (once he's been eye tested) why 2 1/2 would be better than 2 but he should really be used on a b1tch who has already had a litter and you should have an experienced handler standing by to assist. 2 maiden dogs and novice handlers is a recipe for disaster and may end up putting your dog off for life.

He's your dog and the future of his puppies is partly your responsibility. If you don't want people to use him - just say NO! If they get offended - tough!

Well, when you are showing him to make sure he is of breed standard (by other people who know, not just your saying so), you will meet people who have bitches that might be interested in using your dog to better the breed.

Also, you will want to have all DNA testing for your breed (I'm sure since you are breeding you know all the genetic problems that need to be tested for) and other tests needed.

Full pedigree and line of champions means very little. I have a Rottweiler with the same, but he's too tall and head too big for breed standard and breeding him wouldn't be responsible or good for the breed.

Wait til he is at least 2, so you can have his breed specific health testing done.. Prove he is comformationally worthy, and have his temperament evaluated.. Otherwise he is just a good pet.. Full Pedigree?? What does that even mean?? No missing dogs in the pedigree??

you can put him out for stud at two.but you need to get all his tests done first.therrs bloods tests and a few others before you breed them.but two is fine.but im with you on the 2 1/2 years old before you put him out to stud.if your not sure ask your vet he'll tell you better then anyone here.good luck their great dogs i have a little girl

Usually around two- but you need to get him fully tested- also is he a champion or he just has champions in his line? You really need to show and do all testings on your dog before you'll know wheather or no you should breed him.

If you think 2 1/2 is a better age then just make the pesters wait. He is ready now. But wouldn't hurt to make him wait either.

When he has his championship.

And when he's passed the following health tests:

CERF (PRA is a big problem in the breed) - this test needs to be done annually

DNA test for inherited kidney disease

he would have to be at least 2.. after he has earned his own CH titles, and passed proper genetic health tests to verify that he does not carry genetic disease.