Stud Dogs

As I perused the Sporting Press it struck me how many Stud dogs were now available for duty. Whilst frozen semen has made dogs from the past and those from other countries freely available it was amazing to count up those available. Track dogs alone I counted 62 !! The days of owning a classic winner and banking the stud cash are well over. There is little chance that a stud dog could possible get established without standing at the Dunphy's Droopys Stud or Frightful Flash Kennels. The track stars from the last couple of years that were all high quality dogs will gave few chances to prove themselves. A lucky few will stand with the big boys with big marketing budgets may get more opportunity. I have picked a couple out whom were great on track but could struggle for support - Si Senor, Express Ego, Astronomic, Loyal Honcho and Ardkill Jamie. A couple of those are standing with the big boys aswell. It's always worth a look what Ian Greaves has been using, he patonage of Hondo Black when he first came over has tuely established the american trackster become a real favourite for breeders in Ireland. Picture attached is the one previously detailed.