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02-06-2006, 08:20 PM | #1 |
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| Breeders what do you think? Please read all before responding Ok, this is not all about tinies!! I have a female Zaylee. She is 4 1/2 pounds and almost one year old. The stud I have chosen for her is 2.12 lbs. Now I know Gizmo (my stud that I dont want to use since he is 4.4 lbs) gained weight even after he turned 1...what do you think my luck is to get to the magic 5 lb number OR do you think with such a little male she would be ok? I am not planning on breeding until she is almost two, but just wanted your imputs..but please no ranting
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02-06-2006, 08:31 PM | #2 | |
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hope this helps
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02-06-2006, 08:41 PM | #3 |
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| I'd say good chance she may hit the 5 lb mark by the time you get ready to breed. They seem to fill out and put on alittle bit more weight by the time they hit 2 years. I'd think your male would be fine to use as long as his parents were not in the 6-7 lb range. I'd make sure your male or the other male you are thinking about using came out of smaller parents too. Your Vet will be the one to tell you if she is in good health and OK to breed. Good luck to you...Sherry |
02-06-2006, 08:44 PM | #4 | |
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__________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley | |
02-06-2006, 09:12 PM | #5 |
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| Hello. I would prefer going with your own stud who weighs 5lbs or so. Your female will probably fill out more like everyone is saying. It is true. I don't see why a 2.2lb male would interest you? Besides the fact that they would produce little pups and it would be easier for your girl, the littler does not mean the healthier. If you want to raise nice, average, standard, healthy yorkie pups, go with your own stud. That is just my opinion. Why do people always want to charge more for the 3lbs or less yorkies??? Thanks |
02-06-2006, 09:46 PM | #6 | |
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02-06-2006, 10:48 PM | #7 |
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| I'd give her a little more time to mature and gain and breed to the 5 lb male before i would the 2 something male anyday. Good luck! I wish you and her the best! |
02-06-2006, 11:49 PM | #8 |
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| Have you had your female evaluated by a canine reproductive specialist to determine her overall suitability for breeding? It is not really the weight of the female that is key, it is the "frame" and pelvic capacity. I would find a vet who specializes in reproductive veterinary medicine and have a complete pre-mating evaluation done. |
02-07-2006, 03:33 AM | #9 | |
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02-07-2006, 04:33 AM | #10 |
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| There is no magic number..many 5 pounders have no business being bred. Look at the frame and structure before the weight. I do so agree about the size of the stud..the weight of a stud is the least of my concerns just so he is not oversized. I would pick a quality 4 pound stud over a tinier stud anyday. There is this theory the stud must be smaller, the bitch must be 5 pounds and then all will be fine..no so. You have to go bitch by bitch. I hope that did not sound like a lecture..not meant to be. Good Luck to you. |
02-07-2006, 04:41 AM | #11 | |
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02-07-2006, 09:12 AM | #12 | |
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02-07-2006, 09:39 AM | #13 | |
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02-07-2006, 10:18 AM | #14 |
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| Why NOT use a specialist who is the most qualified to conduct ALL pre-mating tests? If it were my female I would want only the best. There are very few vets imo who are qualified to FULLY evaluate a female for breeding purposes. There is a lot more to it than measuring the diameter of the pelvic region. That is only one factor. There are very few small breed vets period and not many trained or experienced in working with breeding dogs.....they are just few and far between and you may have to travel to have the evaluation done by a specialist, but it is well worth the extra effort and expense if you care about your girl. JMHO. |
02-07-2006, 10:38 AM | #15 | |
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Maybe it's just our town but my vets have dealt with small breed dogs for years. Any testing that I have had to have done was done by the vet and not a "reproductive specialist".
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