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12-21-2005, 12:02 PM | #1 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas
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| Minimum breeding weight? Hi All, You may have remembered me posting pictures of my newborn yorkies recently. They are all doing fine and thriving! I have a 3-1/2 pound female(Casey) that came into heat not long ago at the age of 9 months for the first time. I made sure she didn't get with my 5 pound male. What I'm wondering is, is Casey too small to breed?? Of course I would see to it that she is not bred to a male larger than 3 pounds. I'm wondering ahead of time so that when she comes into heat again I will know what to do. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks! Charlotte |
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12-21-2005, 12:10 PM | #2 |
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| I personally would never ever breed a 3 lb dog. The risks are too great with the tinies and why is it necessary to take such a chance with health. I prefer to have breeding females at least 5lbs and solid and closer to 7 is even better. just my opinion. |
12-21-2005, 12:13 PM | #3 |
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| Charlotte, This is a very heated discussion with our group so you might want to go to the Forums, then to the polls and on page 2 of the polls I think, is a hugh thread on breeding tinies. Most members are against this but you might find it informative to read the whole thread.
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12-21-2005, 12:14 PM | #4 |
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| Personally, I wouldn't. I would say a 6-7 lb female w/ a 4-6 pound male. BTW, kudos to you doing the wise thing and keeping them apart. Apparently, that is something that is much harder to do than I ever thought. |
12-21-2005, 12:15 PM | #5 |
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| I will never have a 3 pounds female for breeding . |
12-21-2005, 12:25 PM | #6 | |
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Thank you for the information. I will definitely go read the whole thread. Charlotte | |
12-21-2005, 12:42 PM | #7 | |
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What is the deal with everyone wanting to breed tinies lately?????
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12-21-2005, 12:48 PM | #8 |
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| I know this is a real weird day for posts!
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12-21-2005, 12:57 PM | #9 | |
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I posted the question BEFORE I was made aware of the "Poll" on Breeding Weights. It did not come up in my search. I love my dogs VERY dearly as I do my 5 children. This is why I wanted to know what was safe. I'm sorry if I offended you (or anyone else) and will just read up on the breed and talk with people that I know that raise yorkies. Charlotte | |
12-21-2005, 01:01 PM | #10 | |
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I don't think she was trying to be rude...just to make you understand the importance of her size. You are asking an honest question and we are just trying to help. Stick around...you'll learn alot. Nobody expects you to know everything when you are new to breeding and to here! Heck, those of us who are not new are still learning! | |
12-21-2005, 01:05 PM | #11 |
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| forums I can not say yes or no...the frame is my first determination, weight is second, experince, vet knowledge, on and on..good luck Last edited by admin; 12-26-2005 at 06:10 PM. |
12-21-2005, 01:06 PM | #12 | |
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__________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley | |
12-21-2005, 01:07 PM | #13 | |
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12-21-2005, 01:15 PM | #14 |
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| I would have her fixed, she is too small- and with an intact male in your home, I wouldn't take the chance of them together at her next heat. Of course the best person to consult is your vet, preferrably a reproductive vet who specializes in breeding and birth. |
12-21-2005, 01:17 PM | #15 | |
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Thank you for your information and suggestion. I appreciate your reply. Charlotte Last edited by admin; 12-26-2005 at 06:10 PM. | |
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