Stud Code of Conduct

This code applies to everyone advertising a stud dog on Companimal. It forms part of our Terms & Conditions and Listing Rules. A stud dog can father many litters, so responsible health and welfare practice matters more here than almost anywhere else on the platform.

Eligibility

• Your stud must be at least 12 months old.
• Your stud must be microchipped.
• Your stud must not be a banned breed under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, XL Bully).
• Your stud must not have cropped ears or an illegally docked tail.

Health and testing

• Carry out the health and DNA testing recommended for your breed before advertising your dog at stud, and represent the results honestly.
• Do not stud a dog with a known heritable condition that responsible breeding practice would screen out.
• Keep vaccinations and routine veterinary care up to date.

Welfare and responsible matings

• Only allow your stud to mate with bitches whose owners you reasonably believe meet good welfare standards.
• Do not over-use a stud dog. Allow appropriate rest between matings and consider the welfare of both animals.
• Both dogs' welfare needs (Animal Welfare Act 2006) must be met before, during, and after mating.
• Be honest about temperament, fertility, and any prior litters.

Listing conduct

• Advertise stud services only in the dedicated stud section, never among puppies for sale.
• Keep listings accurate and up to date.
• Respond to genuine enquiries respectfully and promptly.

Enforcement

Breaking this code may result in:

• Suspension — your account and listings are temporarily hidden while we investigate.
• Ban — your account is permanently closed and listings are archived.

If you believe an enforcement action was made in error, see our Complaints & Reporting page or contact support@companimal.co.uk.