International Canine Semen Bank

International Canine Semen Bank (ICSB) is one of the most trusted providers of canine semen collection and freezing services to dog breeders worldwide. We attribute our success and longevity in the industry to our excellent customer care and through using the most advanced technology in the industry

International Canine Semen Bank (ICSB) was founded by Professor Carrol C. Platz, Jr in 1971. Our semen freezing technologies, procedures and media are based on over 50 years of research, development and operation, which have been funded by AKC, NGA, and the Ralston-Purina, and are based on statistical evidence and our in-depth research, which began in 1971 by our founder, Professor Carrol Platz. Over many decades of research at the University of Oregon Medical School, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas A&M University and continuing in the ICSB laboratory, Professor Platz has developed the advanced technology and media for canine semen freezing. ICSB and its associates were the first in producing litters from frozen semen registered by AKC, American Field Dog Association, and National Greyhound Association. ICSB also assisted in developing the guidelines and standards used by these organizations for registering litters produced from frozen semen. There have been numerous litters produced from semen that was frozen and stored by ICSB in liquid nitrogen for decades using ICSB technology, media, and inseminated by both ICSB and non-ICSB facilities. In 2010, a litter of four Beagle puppies was produced from frozen semen stored by ICSB for just under 38 years. In 2018, a litter of six Great Dane puppies was produced from 36-year-old frozen semen and a litter of fifteen Dalmatian puppies was produced from 20-year-old frozen semen. In 2020, a litter of four Irish Wolfhound puppies was produced from 29-year-old frozen semen. In 2024, a litter of 11 Bouvier des Flandres puppies were produced from 35-year-old frozen semen. These are just a few of our numerous successful litters