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08-11-2005, 03:59 PM | #1 |
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| I Am Thinking Of Breeding I was thinking of breeding my coco but I have a question. She is is PERFECT health and has good lineage but she has an underbite. Some have told me that this makes her not able to breed. That because of her underbite this is a defect and she shouldn't be bred. I just wanted to ask about this because I am puzzled as to why her teeth would have anything to do with the health of her puppies She is very healthy and was the only pup in her litter with the underbite. |
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08-11-2005, 04:07 PM | #2 | |
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__________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley | |
08-11-2005, 04:25 PM | #4 |
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| Sounds like you really care about your pet and that is how it should be. These babies are to be loved and cared for as our families do. BUT, that unfortunately does not make them good candidates for breeding. And, The possibility of having difficulties that could result in harm, sometimes severe, to your family pet. You would never forgive yourself if you decided to breed her and she lost her life or the puppies died. I personally would not take that chance.. |
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08-11-2005, 04:42 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 14K Club Member | for you it's just cosmetic reasons. Personally, I would never buy a pup from someone who the mom to the pup had obvious faults. I know that sounds ugly, but there are a lot of people that think and feel this way. I know, two perfect dogs can have an imperfect pup but when you see a parent with a fault, it weighs heavy on a potential buyer's mind. JMHO
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08-11-2005, 04:54 PM | #7 | |
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08-11-2005, 04:58 PM | #8 |
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| I did not even mention the underbite. My post was to point out the dangers when breeding a family pet. Yes, we who breed responsibily keep our Yorkies in our homes and consider them pets as well as for breeding. And, granted, there are risks with breeding any female no matter how many tests we do, how much we research and how careful we are in the selection process of the stud. We have not necessarily accepted that but we know it can and has happened and that is why we try to do our very best to prevent problems before we decide to breed the dam and sires of our choice. We also have worked very hard to learn all that we can before putting the first 2 dogs together to make puppies. In this case, the underbite is another consideration that you cannot do anything about other than not perpetuate the fault by breeding her. You can always start your breeding at a later date. |
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08-13-2005, 11:23 AM | #11 | |
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Her bite can make it difficult for her in the birthing process to open a sack- to move a puppy - to lick a puppy- to cut an umbilical cord- with the result being dead puppies. You might think well I will take care of all the above and nature has a way of pulling a fast one on you and she goes into labor and delivers with you not there to assist. The bite is very improtant- I did rescue a while back for a older gal who had a horrible bite- it was difficult for her to eat and drink because of such a differance in the length of the bottom and upper jaw. At least 2 1/2 inches- I had never seen such a mess in my life and hope that I do not again. I understood how her forever family came to the decision that it was in her best interest to put her down. It was a struggle to help her eat and drink. I was lucky that I placed her but it took me 7 months to find the right home who was willing to work with her special needs. The bite does matter. I wonder how many generations of bad bites had been bred to produce this mess. I will never know. I just wanted to cry for her- there was nothing I could do for her- but find her a home. This family paid $2,000.00 for this gal 3 years ago . She has a baby that should never have been sold- her parents are still being bred. | |
08-13-2005, 11:32 AM | #12 | |
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I'm not posting this with the intention of making anyone mad. Most people out there want pet quality dogs not show quality at least people that I have talked too. My yorkie that just had 3 gorgeous pups has an underbite and no one seems to care. I've not had a problem selling her pups. They have all been told of her underbite and no one yet has cared. I would say that it is personal preference. That there are also good arguments for both sides of this. I personally would breed her if you really wanted to and there was nothing else medicall wrong with her. My vet told me of Mollie's underbite the first time I took her to the vet. I get comments on her all the time she looks like she is smiling. The lady's dog I used for the stud has the pick of the litter and she hopes that she gets Mollies underbite. Like I said I think it's just a preference thing. Good Luck. Sheila Last edited by shecass; 08-13-2005 at 11:35 AM. | |
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I understand that not everyone has the same ideas about breeding, ect but I can't for the life of me understand why people would breed a breed of dog that they say they love to mediocre standards? If you love a breed, why not try to improve it by breeding out these faults? | |
08-13-2005, 11:49 AM | #14 | |
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08-13-2005, 11:53 AM | #15 | |
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I see your point. Like you said agree to disagree. | |
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