I am curious about this method of breeding, I guess my biggest question is how do I know it's from the right dog??? I would like to hear people's opinion.

Certain (semen) companies demand that a DNA profile be submitted. This would be the only way you'd know for sure.

geez, i would think they all would. i sure wouldn't do business with any of them that didn't have dna proof on file. i would also think dna on the dam and also the pups would be required for registration. hmmmm.

My next question is, What is the failure rate of this method? Has anyone used this method from overseas company, how does the paperwork for registration go and so on

I can only give you some info that was passed on to me when I enquired about it...

Firstly the overall costs can be very expensive

Ratio of success depends on so much: like the collection process, handling, shipping, the inseminating vet's expertise, and the bitch of course as well as the male (sperm #'s and motility). Collection, storage, and shipping usually results in about a 30% less viable sperm than when compared to natural...It will also depend on the method of insemination ie., cervical, intra-uterine (surgical) etc...the latter I believe is statistically more reliable/successful however puts the bitch at greater risk. If all else is satisfactory...the timing for the insemination is critical...that's why the numerous progesterone testing which can add up quickly ($$).

And it's not uncommon to have litters of only 1 or 2 pups in a litter from frozen AI....I believe fresh and chilled are statistically better at providing conception and larger litters. But on average any AI usually produces smaller litters.

Hope that's a bit of help.

When I considered the costs for the whole thing + stud fees(given to me by an aquaintance who has working dogs) and the post-op problems, and the infections...followed by antibiotic therapy...I could make 3 trips to Europe to breed 3 different females and pay the stud fees, and still come out ahead....

Of course due to other circumstances this may not be feasible esp. if the stud is too old and can't breed any more or if he's deceased...so at times we don't have a choice...

Good Luck in whichever direction you decide to go!

I know my reply is posted very late , however its added if anyone comes along to view this section .I agree with nearly all of what Brigita has posted above - great info for new comers .
However I have used frozen semen collected from a 10 year old male, I have had two litters , 10 pups each . there is info at a link under Dr. Richard Hutchison , its a seminiar /live chat . A very interesting read , web search his name if you care to read it .