Lonna - Usually, if frozen semen is being offered on a stud, it is already collected and being stored by an AKC approved facility/vet. And, at the time of collection and freezing, more than 1 breeding is what is done. So, a single collection for freezing can yield anywhere from 2 to 12+ breedings. Depends on the individual dog. That being said, breeders usually charge the stud fee, which is due prior to releasing the frozen breeding. Also, it is not uncommon for the stud contract to stipulate that the stud fee only covers 1 frozen breeding and no return breedings, if no pups result. This is because viable semen is being shipped out, so the stud owner has done their part. Once the stud fee is paid in full, the stud owner authorizes the storage facility to release 1 breeding to you and your vet. Your vet will handle making the shipping arrangements. MOST storage facilities need a 48 hour time period before shipment can be sent out. This is so the shipping tank can be charged/prepped for shipment, paperwork can be processed, etc. The bitch owner pays for the frozen semen processing for shipment (this has nothing to do with the original collection and freezing), tank rental, and shipping charges. And, costs to return the tank back to the originator. PLUS, the surgical implant. I hope this helps answer some of your questions. Barb Hively - PA DNA. It's what makes a white, a German Shepherd -----Original Message----- From: Lonna Fisher <lonnagsd@xxxxxxx> To: Showdogs <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Mon, Nov 12, 2012 1:30 am Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] shipping semen Hi, I will be shipping frozen semen next summer from Edmonton to Manitoba, this will be a first for me, I have done many AIâ??s and natural breedings over the years but would like to know what do other breeders charge for the frozen semen, collecting, shipping etc. Thank you, Take care, Lonna Lonna Fisher Sunflower Reg'd GSD Edmonton, AB http://lonnagsd.tripod.com/index.html ===========================================================================POST is Copyrighted 2012. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ =========================================================================== ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2012. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================