Well it depends on what your aiming to breed-show/pets
Then you look at potential studs in your travelling range,research his lines as much as possible,other kitts he's sired,boys and girls,then as said if he's got what your girl needs ie,color,type and no nasty health issues and his slave is happy to allow your girl to honeymoon with him-if your breeding to try for show kitts then you want him to take out any faults and put in what your girl/cattery is lacking
What about you then Janet-what have you in mind-Hmmm?
Do you breed already and if so forgive me-i've been popping in and out of here unregularly so maybe i'm behind
Sorry of course-just noticed your banner-so is it your first attempt at using a stud? Great advice SK
Also in reguards to the latter post about stud fees-Any reputable and respected breeder would have this in a written or spoken agreement and would normally assure you of a repeat mating should your girl not take on her 1st visit-they understand that especially with a maiden she doesn't always take on a 1st visit-no matter how active her and chosen lad have been