All males are at stud by private treaty only. This means only that the stud owner(s) has final say on whether or not the breeding will take place, it does not mean the dogs are available only to intimate friends. We are always happy to help out well-meaning show breeders (even newer ones) in their pursuit of quality puppies. Email poms@silhouettepoms.com for current availability. Some of our males are co-owned and may currently be with their co-owner, but may still be available at stud with that individual.

Breeding Fees

Stud fees vary by dog and are based on the dog's quality and production record. We do offer a return stud service if the bitch does not take or if the puppies do not survive (inquire for exact terms). We do not charge for board unless a breeding does not take place or unless the bitch is left in our care for more than 1 week after the owner is notified she can return home. We do in most cases recommend leaving the bitch in our care for 2 or 3 weeks and this is included in the stud fee unless we inform you that she must return home. We do not charge for airport pick-up/drop-off as long as it is to our local airport (see below) and during "normal" hours (drop-off/pick-up between 8am and 9pm).

Shipping

Shipping is possible into Newport News International Airport (PHF) or Norfolk International Airport (ORF). We have experience using Delta, Continental and American Airlines from these airports without incident. We routinely ship our own bitches and find it is normally safe and not unnecessarily stressful on a bitch of normal temperament and have had good success with bitches taking after being shipped for breeding. We charge no fee for pick-up from Newport News (Delta Airlines) but do charge a $50 fee for Norfolk (Continental, Delta and American) due to the distance and traffic involved. This fee may be waived on weekends or after afternoon rush hour (7pm). We suggest you use Newport News if at all possible.

International Shipping

Unfortunately I cannot accommodate international arrivals at our small airports, and since I work full time I can't take time off to drive a long distance to the larger airports. So we can't accommodate international bitches unless they are hand-carried on a flight by someone or unless a 3rd party within the USA handles the international portion of your bitch's trip.

Frozen Semen

It may be possible to have a male collected and semen frozen and shipped to your vet. Inquire on whether or not this is possible with the male you're interested in, and do so well in advance as it requires meeting up with the company we use to perform this service. We so far have no experience using chilled semen.

Health Concerns

If you have concerns about potential health problems for a particular breeding feel free to ask our opinion on the risks. If you have a specific concern in your line (a problem you already have, or a problem you do not want) be sure to ask specifically about that issue.