Semen Shipping Canister (Shipmate)
ShipMate™
The Smart Way to Ship Chilled Semen
Stop losing breedings because chilled semen arrived in poor condition.
Every missed breeding is an upset customer,
ShipMate was invented to solve the biggest problem in semen shipping: temperature control.
Unlike ordinary shipping containers that simply surround the sample with ice, ShipMate controls the cooling process. Your sample is cooled slowly to the ideal storage temperature of 5°C (41°F), then maintained there throughout the journey.
The result is healthier sperm, better motility, and dramatically improved reliability.
Over 7,000 successful shipments—and counting.
Why Ordinary shipping boxes Fails
These semen shipping boxes are nothing more than insulated boxes with ice packs.
That creates three major problems:
❌ The sample cools too quickly, causing cold shock.
❌ Temperature only goes down to 14c which results in reduced motility.
❌ The sample only stays cool for 24hrs or less. Delayed shipments arrive in poor or unusable condition.
Any one of these problems can reduce sperm viability and result in no litter.
ShipMate Does It Differently
ShipMate is not just an insulated flask.
It is an temperature controlled management system.
It:
- Slow 4 hour cooling prevent cold shock
- Shipments up to 8 days*
- international shipments are simple
- Holds the sample at 5°C (41°F)
- Uses a reusable stainless vacuum flask
- Runs on one inexpensive D-cell battery
- Is simple enough for anyone to use
Larger shipping box and more ice required for 3+ days shipping.
Just install a fresh battery, place the flask into the insulated shipping box with frozen ice packs, and ShipMate automatically does the rest.
Why 5°C Matters
Research shows that 5°C is the ideal storage temperature for chilled canine semen.
At this temperature:
- Cellular metabolism slows dramatically.
- Sperm remain healthier for longer.
- Viability is maintained throughout shipping.
- Fertility rates improve compared with uncontrolled cooling.
Temperature control isn’t a luxury.
It’s the difference between arriving with live, active sperm—or a failed breeding.
Built by a Breeder
I invented ShipMate after experiencing the same frustrations every breeder faces.
I was frustrated with shipments that arrived with poor semen quality.
I wanted something dependable.
Something I would trust with my own valuable stud dogs.
Thousands of breeders now trust ShipMate because it simply works.
Simple to Use
- Collect the semen.
- Add extender
- Place it inside the ShipMate flask.
- Insert a fresh D-cell battery.
- Place in an insulted shipping box with frozen ice packs.
- Ship.
No programming.
No settings.
No complicated instructions.
ShipMate automatically controls the entire cooling cycle.
Available Two Ways
ShipMate Flask
Perfect if you already have shipping boxes and ice packs.
Includes:
- ShipMate flask
- Collection bags
Complete ShipMate Kit
Everything needed to begin shipping immediately.
Includes:
- ShipMate flask
- Insulated shipping box
- Ice packs
- Whirl-Pak® collection bags
Don’t Gamble With Valuable Genetics
When a breeding matters, temperature matters.
ShipMate gives your chilled semen the best possible chance of arriving in excellent condition—even after days in transit.
Protect your shipment. Protect your breeding. Ship with confidence.
We have a flat rate shipping fee of $10, for economy shipping, which usually takes 3-10 business days once it has left our warehouse. We offer two express methods, 2 day and overnight. Allow 1-2 business days for orders to be processed, all express orders placed after 1:45 pm CDT Monday through Thursday will not be processed until the next business day. Orders placed after 1:45 pm CDT on Friday will not be processed until the next business day the following week.
All orders with a total over $800 will require an adult signature upon delivery.We offer shipping insurance through Navidium. If you opt out of the shipping insurance My Breeder Supply is NOT liable for any lost, stolen, or damaged packaging during transit and delivery. Navidum protection covers a identical replacement order of the original order, an adult signature will be required upon delivery of the replacement package.