We provide the guide below to assist you and potentially answer some questions you may have about using our dogs at stud.

• We will provide copies of all documentation related to the dog to be used at stud, along with a selection of images to owner of the bitch and we agree for that information to be shared with future puppy owners sired by that dog.
• We guarantee 2 live puppies to 8 weeks of age from the mating - otherwise a return service will be provided to the same bitch or a different bitch - the choice is by the owner of the bitch.
• Unless agreed in advance, once the stud fee is paid in full, Kortmar Shiba Inu will lay no claim nor dictate any terms for the resultant pups from the mating - however, we would welcome to opportunity to assist with grading or provide feedback if invited and lots of pictures are welcome. :-)
• The stud certificate will not be signed to allow pups to be registered by the owner of the bitch until the stud fee is paid in full.
• A DNA sample will be provided from the stud dog if required to prove parentage - DNA testing to be at the expense of the owner of the bitch.
• A $250 non-refundable service fee is to be paid up front when the bitch is dropped off for mating. Any vet treatment, including progresterone testing if required (we dont do that as standard) for the bitch while in our care is at the owners expense and with the exception of emergency treatment, would be done in consultation with the owner before proceeding.
• Daily updates along with pictures from matings (if possible) will be provided to the owner of the bitch while she is with us being mated - while the costs and arrangements to get the bitch to us is at the owners expense, we will assist where possible with airport pick ups and drop offs (Canberra Airport) if required.
• For fresh or chilled semen - semen collection and transport domestically or overseas is at the expense of the owner of the bitch.
• For international semen enquiries, there may be some additional costs associated with export certification - while we are happy to do the necessary paperwork and legwork, any fees will be passed on to the owner of the bitch.

For any further advice or to discuss your particular situation, please email Lyne on kortmar@outlook.com

Kortmar Shiba Inu has the following dogs available at stud:

New kids on the block

Felix (Kortmar Feeling Felix) will be available at stud once he has successfully completed this health checks.

Owned by Others

Several other Kortmar dogs are in show homes with others and may be available at stud (Aust Ch Kortmar Harvey Spector & Aust Ch Kortmar Simply Sumo) - happy to direct you to the owners to discuss further.