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zehcnaskcin08 · 04-13-2010, 08:53 PM

well i have a female yorkie who will be 1yr next month she is now in her 2nd week in heat and i tried breeding her but she would let the male then she started backin into him as if she wanted to but then he didt want to . when is the best time to breed thanks for the help in advance .

mommadog1 · 04-14-2010, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by zehcnaskcin08

well i have a female yorkie who will be 1yr next month she is now in her 2nd week in heat and i tried breeding her but she would let the male then she started backin into him as if she wanted to but then he didt want to . when is the best time to breed thanks for the help in advance .

Please do not breed her, she is way to young to be bred. She should be at least 2 and have had her knees and hips certified as well as her eyes. there are several tests that should be done prior to breeding a dog, especially these little ones.

KYBLUE · 04-14-2010, 02:52 AM

A female who is not quite a year old? wow she is still a baby herself please give her more time to grow up and mature this is not to tell you not to breed but she is still a baby her self and needs more time to mature to be a mommy
and with the economy the way it is are you prepared to keep pups for a while there is way more supply than demand these day's do you have an emergency fund set up for a possible c-section my last one was over 1000.00
good luck in the future and if she is far into her second week than you have missed the opportune time to breed her so let her go out and give it time

WV~Yorkies · 04-14-2010, 03:00 AM

I breed around 12-14 days... my male usually tells me when it is time.

If she is only 11 months old I would wait a while. It would be like a baby having babies. She is not mature enough and may not be a good mommy yet.

maryeverett1 · 04-14-2010, 03:57 AM

Hey! There has been some great advice given to you already but I just wanted to tell you my story and maybe that will confirm what the pros have advised you to do above. I have two yorkies...Louis who turned a year in feb and Paris who just turned a year last week. I fully intended to spay Paris in December when she was old enough to do it but had a series of life events that were pretty earth shattering. The day age was scheduled to have her spayed I had a close friend pass of cancer. She was still pretty young at the time and the vet said I still had more time and it was ok to reschedule. In January she went into heat without any signs...no blood, no swelling except that one day I found Louis doing the deed and that day rushed her to the vet to be told she was in heat. I diapered both dogs from that on until her cycle was safely over but she still got pregnant. Let me just state for the record I never wanted to breed them and never wanted puppies!! When I took her in to be checked 2 weeks before delivery they confirmed she was pregnant via ultrasound and x-Ray. They told me she was only preg with one pup and at the time it
looked like she may still be able to deliver him vaginally but with one pup the chances of a c-section go up way more. So delivery time comes around and nothing is happening so I took her to the vet and they told me that the puppy was huge, he was breech and not even remotely engaged in the birth canal and she should have a c-section which cost me $1200...I also had her spayed in the c-section. When we got home that night she refused to be anywhere near him and I had to bottle feed and help her nurse for 2 days every 1.5 hours around the clock. When I called the vet about her wanting nothing to do with him they said it was because she was so young AND had a c-section! Luckily she decided to take to him and is a fantastic mother but in my opinion this is why breeding is for the pros. And if someone wants to become a breeder they need to do tons of research, be mentored by a good breeder and get their dam and sire tested. I can also tell you that the work doesn't stop once the mom takes over. I'm constantly working to socialize him, make sure he is getting chances to learn about going outside, he's gaining weight and healthy etc etc etc. And I only have one puppy. The other thing to think about is the money it costs over and above a possible c-section with shots, tail docking and vet visits once the pups are born times however many you have! But the likely hood of your baby not being a good mom this first time around at such a young age is extremely high! I just lucked out and plan never to repeat this. I Know I very easily could have lost Paris during her c-section or lost the puppy or both. I just didn't know and had never been told! I hope you will reconsider breeding her this first time around and until you have all the info you need to be a good breeder! This advice is given out of sincere and honest care for both you and your baby and not meant to offend! I hope my story helps clarify why. Have a great day!

BamaFan121s · 04-14-2010, 04:15 AM

I agree with what the others have posted. Right now, your girl is still too young to breed. Hold off until she is a bit older. In the meantime, research the breeding process, find a good breeding mentor that will help you evaluate her as she matures and who will help guide you through having all the proper health tests performed.

YorkieRose · 04-14-2010, 10:46 AM

Most bitches are not fully developed until 14 to 18 mos...much like a human. We can reproduce at 12, 13, 14 ect, but not the best age to do so.
Give her another 6 months if you are determined to breed...and please find a good mentor.

Mardelin · 04-14-2010, 10:53 AM

Wonderful advice has been given to you. A bit more coming your way, have the boy you plan to breed her to tested also.

Elle · 04-14-2010, 04:48 PM

Are they yorkshire terriers? There is so much available online and in books. Did your breeder sell her knowing you planned to do this?

I'm rough housing with one of my girls thinking it's about time for her first heat. She's just a little girl herself. This is so very sad to think about. But 18 months is the very minimum. However, that doesn't mean hurry up. You never breed a puppy. You must know it's not okay to breed her now.

Elle · 04-14-2010, 04:49 PM

Are they yorkshire terriers? There is so much available online and in books. Did your breeder sell her knowing you planned to do this?

I'm rough housing with one of my girls thinking it's about time for her first heat. She's just a little girl herself. This is so very sad to think about. But 18 months is the very minimum. However, that doesn't mean hurry up. You never breed a puppy. You must know it's not okay to breed her now.

tammstnlt · 07-19-2010, 05:01 AM

I am a breeder, Please please wait let her older, she is still a baby her self
get a vet check make sure your not going to have problems with her. Is she big enough, is her health good enough her knees eyes ext. this is some of the things you look for before you breed you baby. I'm not tring to be a smart butt or anything, I just want you to beware of so of the dangers.
It is all ways good to have great breeders. Take this time (while she is young) and gather as much information as you can on breeding, and i think you will do a great job. Good Luck and hope to here from you as a number1 breeder.

Mardelin · 07-19-2010, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by tammstnlt

I am a breeder, Please please wait let her older, she is still a baby her self
get a vet check make sure your not going to have problems with her. Is she big enough, is her health good enough her knees eyes ext. this is some of the things you look for before you breed you baby. I'm not tring to be a smart butt or anything, I just want you to beware of so of the dangers.
It is all ways good to have great breeders. Take this time (while she is young) and gather as much information as you can on breeding, and i think you will do a great job. Good Luck and hope to here from you as a number1 breeder.

This is an old thread.

tammstnlt · 07-19-2010, 05:51 AM

Oh i'm sorry. I did not look at the date i was just reading, but thank you so much fo letting me know.
i am quite new to this and not yet understanding

Mardelin · 07-19-2010, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by tammstnlt

Oh i'm sorry. I did not look at the date i was just reading, but thank you so much fo letting me know.
i am quite new to this and not yet understanding

Go to the library, there's some great info there. When we have a newbie coming on here looking to breed, copy the link and post it.

tammstnlt · 07-19-2010, 06:10 AM

Oh again thank you.
I'm not looking to breed, I am a Breeder,so were do i go from here?
I'm not quite sure yt is for me. I get very lost here. Again many thanks to you.

04-13-2010, 08:53 PM	#1
zehcnaskcin08 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: lovington nm Posts: 2 Blog Entries: 1	need some help with breeding well i have a female yorkie who will be 1yr next month she is now in her 2nd week in heat and i tried breeding her but she would let the male then she started backin into him as if she wanted to but then he didt want to . when is the best time to breed thanks for the help in advance .

04-14-2010, 03:00 AM	#4
WV~Yorkies Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WV Posts: 3,605 Blog Entries: 2	I breed around 12-14 days... my male usually tells me when it is time. If she is only 11 months old I would wait a while. It would be like a baby having babies. She is not mature enough and may not be a good mommy yet. __________________ Melissa Wvyorkies

04-14-2010, 10:53 AM	#8
Mardelin Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 14,776	Wonderful advice has been given to you. A bit more coming your way, have the boy you plan to breed her to tested also. __________________ Mardelin *Yorkshire* *Terriers*

07-19-2010, 05:01 AM	#11
tammstnlt Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: claremont Posts: 45	Tanners mom I am a breeder, Please please wait let her older, she is still a baby her self get a vet check make sure your not going to have problems with her. Is she big enough, is her health good enough her knees eyes ext. this is some of the things you look for before you breed you baby. I'm not tring to be a smart butt or anything, I just want you to beware of so of the dangers. It is all ways good to have great breeders. Take this time (while she is young) and gather as much information as you can on breeding, and i think you will do a great job. Good Luck and hope to here from you as a number1 breeder.

07-19-2010, 05:51 AM	#13
tammstnlt Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: claremont Posts: 45	Tanners mom Oh i'm sorry. I did not look at the date i was just reading, but thank you so much fo letting me know. i am quite new to this and not yet understanding

04-14-2010, 02:52 AM	#3
KYBLUE No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ky Posts: 735	A female who is not quite a year old? wow she is still a baby herself please give her more time to grow up and mature this is not to tell you not to breed but she is still a baby her self and needs more time to mature to be a mommy and with the economy the way it is are you prepared to keep pups for a while there is way more supply than demand these day's do you have an emergency fund set up for a possible c-section my last one was over 1000.00 good luck in the future and if she is far into her second week than you have missed the opportune time to breed her so let her go out and give it time

04-14-2010, 03:57 AM	#5
maryeverett1 BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 795	Hey! There has been some great advice given to you already but I just wanted to tell you my story and maybe that will confirm what the pros have advised you to do above. I have two yorkies...Louis who turned a year in feb and Paris who just turned a year last week. I fully intended to spay Paris in December when she was old enough to do it but had a series of life events that were pretty earth shattering. The day age was scheduled to have her spayed I had a close friend pass of cancer. She was still pretty young at the time and the vet said I still had more time and it was ok to reschedule. In January she went into heat without any signs...no blood, no swelling except that one day I found Louis doing the deed and that day rushed her to the vet to be told she was in heat. I diapered both dogs from that on until her cycle was safely over but she still got pregnant. Let me just state for the record I never wanted to breed them and never wanted puppies!! When I took her in to be checked 2 weeks before delivery they confirmed she was pregnant via ultrasound and x-Ray. They told me she was only preg with one pup and at the time it looked like she may still be able to deliver him vaginally but with one pup the chances of a c-section go up way more. So delivery time comes around and nothing is happening so I took her to the vet and they told me that the puppy was huge, he was breech and not even remotely engaged in the birth canal and she should have a c-section which cost me $1200...I also had her spayed in the c-section. When we got home that night she refused to be anywhere near him and I had to bottle feed and help her nurse for 2 days every 1.5 hours around the clock. When I called the vet about her wanting nothing to do with him they said it was because she was so young AND had a c-section! Luckily she decided to take to him and is a fantastic mother but in my opinion this is why breeding is for the pros. And if someone wants to become a breeder they need to do tons of research, be mentored by a good breeder and get their dam and sire tested. I can also tell you that the work doesn't stop once the mom takes over. I'm constantly working to socialize him, make sure he is getting chances to learn about going outside, he's gaining weight and healthy etc etc etc. And I only have one puppy. The other thing to think about is the money it costs over and above a possible c-section with shots, tail docking and vet visits once the pups are born times however many you have! But the likely hood of your baby not being a good mom this first time around at such a young age is extremely high! I just lucked out and plan never to repeat this. I Know I very easily could have lost Paris during her c-section or lost the puppy or both. I just didn't know and had never been told! I hope you will reconsider breeding her this first time around and until you have all the info you need to be a good breeder! This advice is given out of sincere and honest care for both you and your baby and not meant to offend! I hope my story helps clarify why. Have a great day!

04-14-2010, 04:15 AM	#6
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	I agree with what the others have posted. Right now, your girl is still too young to breed. Hold off until she is a bit older. In the meantime, research the breeding process, find a good breeding mentor that will help you evaluate her as she matures and who will help guide you through having all the proper health tests performed.

04-14-2010, 10:46 AM	#7
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	Most bitches are not fully developed until 14 to 18 mos...much like a human. We can reproduce at 12, 13, 14 ect, but not the best age to do so. Give her another 6 months if you are determined to breed...and please find a good mentor.

04-14-2010, 04:48 PM	#9
Elle YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 881	Are they yorkshire terriers? There is so much available online and in books. Did your breeder sell her knowing you planned to do this? I'm rough housing with one of my girls thinking it's about time for her first heat. She's just a little girl herself. This is so very sad to think about. But 18 months is the very minimum. However, that doesn't mean hurry up. You never breed a puppy. You must know it's not okay to breed her now.

04-14-2010, 04:49 PM	#10
Elle YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 881	Are they yorkshire terriers? There is so much available online and in books. Did your breeder sell her knowing you planned to do this? I'm rough housing with one of my girls thinking it's about time for her first heat. She's just a little girl herself. This is so very sad to think about. But 18 months is the very minimum. However, that doesn't mean hurry up. You never breed a puppy. You must know it's not okay to breed her now.

07-19-2010, 06:10 AM	#15
tammstnlt Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: claremont Posts: 45	Tanners mom Oh again thank you. I'm not looking to breed, I am a Breeder,so were do i go from here? I'm not quite sure yt is for me. I get very lost here. Again many thanks to you.