RATTLIN' RIDGE LABS
NATURAL, CHILLED & FROZEN SEMEN
Stud fee is $1000.  $300 is nonrefundable and due at time of breeding.  The
remaining balance is due when the AKC litter registration is sent to me for
Stud fee will be reduced to $300/pup if less than four live pups result after
day seven of whelp date.

NATURAL (in addition to stud fee)
  • No boarding fee will be charged the first seven days.  Starting on day
    eight, a boarding fee of $20/day will be charged.
  • Any visits to the vet will be charged to the bitch owner and may require a
    travel charge.  No costs will be incurred without permission unless it is an
    emergency.  
  • Airport fee is $200.00 to SeaTac or PDX (Portland, OR)-includes pickup
    and drop-off

CHILLED SEMEN (in addition to stud fee)
  • Chilled semen may be available, dependent on the situation at time of
    breeding.  Please notify me as soon as your dog comes in season.  
  • An additional $200 is required prior to breeding to cover expenses (this
    price is for 1 collection and includes semen collection , shipment, &
    travel).  Owner of bitch is responsible for purchase of extender kit.  

FROZEN SEMEN
Stud fee is $1100.  $300 is nonrefundable and due at time of breeding.  The
remaining balance is due when the AKC litter registration is sent to me for
signature.

Stud fee will be reduced to $200/pup if less than four live pups result after
day seven of whelp date.

Willie's frozen semen is collected and stored at the International Canine
Semen Bank (ICSB) in Portland, OR.
Frozen semen breeding costs for owners of bitches are:
  • $50 retrieval fee
  • $200-$300 standard shipping fees
ICSB needs to be notified within three working days prior to shipment.
Additional charges result if ICSB is notified in less than three working days.
Contact ICSB at 503-663-7031 as these prices are subject to change.
In order to get the semen shipped in time, please notify us as soon as your
bitch comes in season.
Copies of the following are required prior to breeding:
AKC registration
pedigree
Elbow certified by OFA highly recommended
Eye clearence (CERF)
Recent Brucellosis test with a negative result for NATURAL breeding
  • We recommend using a veterinarian who is experience and highly
  • Surgical implantation is highly recommended for frozen semen
    breedings.