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03-30-2006, 01:02 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: central kali
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| what would be a good size? I'm looking to buy a female yorkie for breeding and i was wondering what would be a good size for that? I'm new at this as you all can tell by the question. Pls help out a beginner and give me ur inputs. I'm going to buy a pup ofcourse but i'm just wanted so help in what i should look for. |
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03-30-2006, 01:13 PM | #2 |
Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago
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| I am not a breeder, but in my opinion, the quality of the yorkie is far more important than the size. I would rather buy a puppy from an 8lb mom who is beautiful than a 5lb mom who is not such a good example of the breed. I hope that makes sense. Best of luck to you!
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03-30-2006, 02:52 PM | #3 |
YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: OK, but Texas soon!
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| Well, the more I've read and heard, the more I'm beginning to realize that you cannot tell how big a pup is going to be simply by the size of the parents. My 8-lb gal came from a 6-lb mom & a 3.5-lb dad. So, best of luck in getting a pup that will DEFINITELY be a good size for breeding in the future. But, to actually answer your question . . . I wouldn't consider breeding a female under 6-lbs. Just my opinion, though. A lot of people breed smaller females than that. So, you'll get plenty more responses, I'm sure of it! Quality is very important, too, as stated above. |
03-30-2006, 03:36 PM | #4 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: central kali
Posts: 38
| I know quality is very important but i just wasn't sure at what weight is too small. Thanks, i've been looking at a couple of different liters to compare the quality and i'm not quite satisfied with any of the pups so far. 6-lbs sounds very safe, i hope i choose the right one. |
03-30-2006, 03:43 PM | #5 |
YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: OK, but Texas soon!
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| I feel blessed that both of my gals are over 7 pounds. I know that is above the "standard" for the show ring, but I also feel that they will have an easier time delivering, being bigger in size. I don't want to put their lives in jeopordy any more than necessary. |
03-30-2006, 04:22 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | i'd say 7 bigger the better but you also wanna stay close to the standard |
03-30-2006, 08:47 PM | #7 |
Luv My Bug! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: california
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| I won't breed any female under 5lbs.
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03-30-2006, 09:35 PM | #8 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Indiana
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| Size does too matter when you are breeding..you don't want a female to small or too big. So you should try to find a female that will be between 5 to 7 pounds full grown.
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03-31-2006, 06:25 PM | #9 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl.
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| It would be great if the breeder has the dam and sire on premises. If she doesn't she should have photos and info on the stud. Don't buy any pup younger than 12 wks, the older the better a good rule of thumb at 12 wks you double the weight and approx. it will give you the adult size. Now not always does that work but it should give you a fairly good idea. I wouldn't breed any female less than 5 lbs. the bigger the better, but try to stay with in the yorkie standard size. Also take in consideration that the poor mom has just delivered pups and not always do they look there best, most of the time they are either shaved or cut low, but again breeder should have some photos of her to share with you on how she looked prior to delivery.Hope this helps. P.S. she or he should also have pic of there previous pups and as adults so you can have a better idea on how they should come out looking. |
03-31-2006, 07:03 PM | #10 | |
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04-03-2006, 09:11 AM | #11 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Location: We are about 15 mins from terre haute In.
Posts: 30
| Is it possiable that the smaller the female the more chance of c'section? I've had a 5 pound female who had to have c'section both times. my bigger females two 7 and 8 pounds did just fine.. my oldest is retired after 5 litters her last had to be c'sections 2 pups and they were born dead.. I do believe the wider the rear frame the better hope she'll deliver with no problems and with alot of walking behind her..Good luck on your adventure.. Its full of up and downs.. but having puppies is one I'm glad I've experienced with my girls.. My babygirl is 7 pounds and due in may to have her first litter I looked for wide hips hopefully she will do just fine..i'll let you know. jen maybe i should add my male cody is 5 pounds.. and a proud daddy.. Last edited by jmcilwain; 04-03-2006 at 09:14 AM. |
04-04-2006, 08:32 AM | #12 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: central kali
Posts: 38
| Thanks Thank you all lots. This is very helpful, glad I came to yorkie talk. Thanks alot. |
04-05-2006, 11:12 AM | #13 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gastonia NC
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| If this is your first breeding, your first priority would be the safety of the bitch. For this, I would recommend a larger bitch. The pup should be 3 to 4 lbs at 12 to 14 weeks old to assure she is large enough to breed. Look at the parents and see if they have nice tight erect ears, a nice topline, nice muzzle, good coat and tailset. Ask about health in the parents. Ask about guarantees for health in your female that you are buying. But in my opinion, the larger she is, the better, for your first time breeding. I am not saying to get a 12 lb female, by any means, but a 7 or 8 or even 9 lb bitch bred to the right male with the right background would be best. After that, I would recommend 5 to 7 lbs and know the sizes of the parents and grand parents. |
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