How Venomline’s American Bully Stud Service Works
Venomline provides American Bully and Pocket Bully stud service through live breeding when available, fresh chilled semen shipping throughout the United States, and frozen-semen coordination for domestic and international clients. This page explains Venomline's operating process—from Day 1 of heat through booking, collection, clinic delivery, insemination and pregnancy confirmation. For producer comparisons, contracts, health-testing considerations and stud-selection strategy, use the complete American Bully stud service guide.
How does Venomline stud service work?
Venomline stud service works in eight steps:
- Contact Venomline on Day 1 of your female's heat.
- Begin serial progesterone testing with your veterinarian.
- Select and reserve the stud.
- Confirm the breeding method and receiving clinic.
- Complete semen collection and sample evaluation.
- Ship fresh chilled or coordinate frozen semen delivery.
- Have your veterinarian perform AI or TCI at the correct time.
- Confirm pregnancy and obtain a later x-ray puppy count.
American Bully stud service at a glance
| Item | Venomline process |
|---|---|
| Reservation | Reserve the selected stud using the applicable deposit or current pay-in-full option. |
| Service methods | Live breeding when available, fresh chilled semen and frozen-semen coordination. |
| U.S. shipping | Overnight shipping coordinated around progesterone results and the receiving clinic's schedule. |
| International service | Typically coordinated with frozen semen and a qualified receiving clinic or importer. |
| Recommended testing | Serial progesterone testing interpreted by the client's reproduction veterinarian. |
| Receiving location | An experienced reproduction veterinarian is strongly preferred over home delivery. |
| Pregnancy check | Ultrasound is commonly performed around days 28–32 after breeding. |
| Puppy count | X-ray is commonly performed around days 55–58, following veterinary guidance. |
Who handles each part of the breeding?
| Responsibility | Who handles it | What must be confirmed |
|---|---|---|
| Stud selection and reservation | Client and Venomline | Selected sire, current fee, availability, agreement, deposit or pay-in-full path. |
| Female health and breeding clearance | Client and veterinarian | Fitness to breed, clinic-required screening, vaccination or testing requirements and reproductive history. |
| Progesterone interpretation | Reproduction veterinarian | Serial results, analyzer or laboratory used, estimated ovulation and recommended insemination date. |
| Collection and shipment preparation | Venomline and collection clinic | Collection appointment, sample evaluation, semen type, packaging, carrier cutoff and tracking. |
| Receiving and insemination | Receiving reproduction clinic | Recipient details, receiving hours, storage protocol, appointment and AI or TCI method. |
| Pregnancy and prenatal care | Client and veterinarian | Ultrasound, later x-ray, nutrition, medications, delivery planning and emergency care. |
Venomline coordinates selection, booking and logistics. Veterinary testing, medical clearance, progesterone interpretation, insemination and pregnancy care remain under the client's veterinarian.
What to text Venomline on Day 1
Copy-and-paste checklist
DAY 1 OF HEAT:
Location (city/state/country):
Preferred stud:
Preferred method (live/chilled/frozen):
Reproduction clinic:
Current progesterone result, if started:
Female's age, weight and registration:
Clinic-required health or brucellosis testing status:
Pedigree link, if available:
Breeding goal:
Include clear photos
- One full side-profile photo
- One front or stacked photo
- Any prior litter or reproductive history
- Any known fertility, cycle or delivery concerns for your veterinarian to review
Venomline can help with selection and logistics. Medical testing, reproductive decisions and insemination remain under your veterinarian's direction.
The 48-hour chilled-semen shipping timeline
T-48 to T-24
Confirm the sire, method, latest progesterone result, receiving clinic, recipient name and complete shipping address.
T-24 to T-12
Confirm collection timing, carrier cutoff, clinic receiving hours and the planned insemination appointment.
Ship day
Collect, evaluate, extend, package and ship the sample. Tracking is sent once the carrier accepts the shipment.
Do not plan the breeding around a convenient calendar date. Collection, shipment and insemination should be built around serial progesterone results and the receiving veterinarian's protocol.
The Venomline stud service process
1Contact Venomline when the heat begins
Text as soon as you observe the first bleeding. Heat cycles vary, and early contact gives everyone time to review the female, select the stud, start testing and protect overnight-shipping options. Reserved credits receive priority when scheduling becomes tight.
2Begin serial progesterone testing
Progesterone testing helps your veterinarian estimate ovulation and plan collection and insemination. A sequence of results is more useful than guessing from the calendar or relying on one isolated number.
Important: progesterone values are educational reference points, not a universal shipping schedule. Results can differ by laboratory, analyzer, semen type and individual female. Your reproduction veterinarian should interpret serial results and direct the breeding plan.
Read the detailed guide: Dog Progesterone Testing and Breeding Days.
3Select and reserve the stud
Choose the sire based on compatibility, structure, pedigree, production record and the traits you are trying to improve—not color alone. Confirm the current stud fee, availability, deposit, remaining balance and agreement before collection is scheduled.
4Confirm the clinic and breeding method
Confirm whether service will use live cover, fresh chilled semen or frozen semen. Before shipping, provide the clinic's legal name, recipient, phone number, complete address, receiving hours and insemination appointment. The receiving veterinarian should confirm what method they recommend and what they can perform.
5Complete collection and sample evaluation
On collection day, the sample is evaluated and prepared for its intended use. Fresh chilled shipments are extended and packaged to protect the sample during overnight transit. The goal is not simply to ship fast; it is to deliver a properly prepared sample at the time the receiving clinic is ready to use it.
6Ship and receive fresh chilled or frozen semen
Fresh chilled semen is commonly shipped overnight for domestic breedings. Frozen semen requires a qualified tank, receiving clinic and more precise coordination. The recipient should monitor tracking and notify Venomline and the carrier immediately if a delay occurs.
Receiving recommendation: ship directly to an experienced reproduction clinic whenever possible. Avoid opening, warming, cooling, transferring or storing a shipment at home unless your veterinarian has given explicit instructions.
International clients: International Bully Stud Service and Semen Shipping Guide.
7Complete AI or TCI insemination
The reproduction veterinarian selects the insemination method based on semen type, timing, the female's anatomy and reproductive history, and the clinic's capabilities. Schedule the clinic before collection rather than trying to find an appointment after the shipment is already moving.
8Confirm pregnancy and puppy count
Pregnancy is commonly checked by ultrasound around days 28–32 after breeding. An x-ray is commonly performed around days 55–58 to estimate puppy count and support delivery planning. Your veterinarian should direct prenatal care, nutrition, medications and whelping decisions.
Fresh chilled vs. frozen semen
| Factor | Fresh chilled | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| Common use | Domestic overnight breedings | Long-distance, legacy or international breedings |
| Timing | Requires accurate timing and prompt delivery | Requires especially precise veterinary timing |
| Transport | Insulated overnight shipping container | Qualified liquid-nitrogen shipping tank |
| Receiving | Reproduction clinic strongly preferred | Qualified frozen-semen clinic required |
| Method | AI or TCI as directed by the veterinarian | Often TCI or another veterinarian-selected intrauterine method |
AI vs. TCI: what is the difference?
Artificial insemination (AI)
AI commonly refers to vaginal placement. It may be used with fresh or chilled semen when timing and sample quality are appropriate. The veterinarian determines suitability.
Transcervical insemination (TCI)
TCI is a non-surgical procedure that places semen through the cervix into the uterus. Reproduction clinics often use it for shipped or frozen semen when indicated and available.
No single insemination method guarantees pregnancy. Timing, semen quality, female fertility, clinic execution and other biological factors all matter.
Venomline repeat-service and stud-credit policy
The signed agreement for the selected stud controls all terms. In general, Venomline defines a successful litter as three or more puppies born alive. When a qualifying breeding does not produce a successful litter, repeat-service eligibility is handled under the agreement.
- Collection, extender, shipping, tank, testing and veterinary expenses may be separate from the stud fee.
- Repeat service may require veterinary documentation and timely notice.
- Used stud credits cannot be transferred or resold.
- Unused-credit and puppy-credit options are governed by the applicable written agreement.
- Stud availability, retirement, ownership changes or stored-semen availability may affect replacement options.
Before paying: review the current agreement for the exact stud, because fees, inclusions, expiration terms, repeat requirements and shipping costs can vary.
Common mistakes that cause failed or avoidable breedings
Waiting too long
Late contact reduces testing, collection, clinic and carrier options.
Guessing instead of testing
Calendar days and visible behavior cannot replace serial testing interpreted by a veterinarian.
No clinic appointment
A shipment can arrive on time and still be wasted if the clinic cannot inseminate when needed.
Incomplete shipping details
Wrong recipient names, addresses or receiving hours can cause carrier delays.
Home handling
Opening or changing shipment temperature without clinic instruction can reduce viability.
Choosing on color alone
Structure, health, pedigree compatibility and production should lead the selection process.
American Bully stud service FAQs
When should I contact Venomline during my female's heat?
Contact Venomline on Day 1—the first day you observe bleeding. Early contact protects testing, clinic and overnight-shipping options.
What information do I need to reserve a stud?
Send the Day 1 date, location, female's photos and pedigree, current progesterone results, preferred stud, reproduction clinic and preferred breeding method.
How does the reservation deposit work?
The deposit reserves the selected stud and booking path. The remaining balance and separate collection, shipping, tank or veterinary charges are handled under the current agreement.
What is included in a fresh chilled shipment?
A shipment generally includes collection, sample evaluation, extender preparation, insulated packaging and tracking. Current collection and shipping charges are confirmed before service.
Should semen be shipped to my home?
A reproduction clinic is strongly preferred so receiving, storage, warming and insemination are completed under the clinic's protocol.
Can Venomline coordinate directly with my veterinarian?
Yes. Provide the clinic's contact information, recipient, shipping address, hours and appointment details so logistics can be coordinated.
Can first-time breeders use Venomline stud service?
Yes. Venomline can guide the selection, booking and shipping process. Medical decisions, testing and insemination remain under your veterinarian's direction.
Can I request a second shipment during the same heat?
It may be possible depending on stud availability, testing, collection scheduling and carrier cutoffs. Discuss it before the first shipment if your veterinarian expects two inseminations.
Does Venomline ship internationally?
Yes. International service is commonly coordinated using frozen semen. The receiving clinic or importer must confirm destination-specific import, tank and documentation requirements.
What happens if my female does not produce a successful litter?
Repeat-service eligibility is governed by the signed stud agreement. Venomline generally defines a successful litter as three or more puppies born alive. Separate collection, shipping and veterinary costs may still apply.
When should pregnancy be confirmed?
Ultrasound is commonly performed around days 28–32 after breeding, with an x-ray around days 55–58 for puppy count. Follow your veterinarian's schedule.
Why breeders choose Venomline
Established production
A proven American Bully program with generations of Venomline productions and client litters.
Direct coordination
Clear communication with the client and receiving reproduction clinic throughout the shipping process.
Multiple service options
Live service when available, fresh chilled domestic shipping and frozen-semen coordination.
Reserve Venomline stud service
Text (832) 452-0898 with your female's Day 1 date, location, photos, pedigree, preferred stud, reproduction clinic and current progesterone results. Text is the fastest way to begin planning.
Helpful Venomline resources
- Available American Bully and Pocket Bully Studs
- Progesterone Testing and Breeding Timing Guide
- International Semen Shipping Guide
- Complete American Bully Stud Service Guide
- How to Choose an American Bully Stud
- Venomline Client Litters
- American Bullies Produced by Venomline
- About Venomline Pocket Bullies