Wanting to breed

[MyTrixie143]

I am planning on breeding my two dogs next year. This will be a first for me. The male is a registered akc male and the female is a yorkiepoo. The both have excellent dispositions. I plan on getting a female yorkie next year. I am a vet tech student and I use to work as a obedience trainer. Don't think that I am going in to this blind, I have done my research for a long time now and will continue to even more research. I will have both of my dogs screened for health problems, genetic and heriditary problems, etc. I care about my dogs. This meaning that if the tests all come back good, and there is no problems then I will go ahead and breed them. I already have a contract made for any body buying my puppies. There health will be guaranteed, I will only sell the puppies with a strict neuter/spay contract. The will come with a puppy kit which will also include a training guide. I know there can be several complications with the whelping process. There can be problems even after birth such as fading puppies, toxic milk, bacteria infections, hypoglycemia, and many more. If any one has any suggestions or tips to give me, they are welcome to and I would appreciate any valuable information.

[YorkieRose]

If you are open to a suggestion, I would like to make one. Spay your mixed breed and wait until you at least have a purebred Yorkie to breed to your male. Best wishes

[gloriajean]

I agree; there are enough people breeding yorkie mixes. too many in my opinion.

[feminvstr]

I agree with Pat I would wait and breed purebred and spay the mix.

Since you're committed in buying a AKC female yorkie take your time in selecting one thats best suited for your male. JMHO

[vainchick5]

It's great that you've done all of this research and I'm not a breeder, but Why would you want to breed a mix, if you have an AKC registered male???

[yorkieK9trainer]

If you feel you have a SUPER specimen for a mix breed, I still wouldn't breed it. The problem w/ mixed breeds, especially first generation (we're talking genetics) have LOADS of recessive genes that can poses MANY complications for the offspring when bred, I don't care to who. Do you really want to be part of that? Theoretical situation: You've got two pups that were born live. They go to their new home and everyone is happy/healthy and they fall in love. Only to turn around at 8 months and discover that their pup has died due to unknown issues. YES, this can happen in any breeding, but we're talking about increased odds here. If it's a chance you're willing to take, that's fine. Obviously people have been doing it for years (doesn't make it okay, but it has been done successfully).
On the flip side, if you're serious about breeding and it sounds like you are. BRAVO! You seem to care about the health and temperment of your breeding stock. It sounds like you've also decided that these dogs have something positive to offer the breed, have you shown them in obedience or any avenue in regards to AKC? That's fine if not (jmo that it should be a requirement for breeding stock). I applaud you on offering a health guarantee (2 years to life?) for your pups and will have the health screenings done prior. If you get a bitch as a pup, you should wait another TWO years minimum before you can get this program off the ground.
What ever route you decide to take, I'm posting this not to attack you, just to voice the concerns that everyone else is already thinking.
Please don't run off because of this post, there are loads of people here that are willing to help, just know where "we" come from because there are a large handful of us that do compete and feel it be a requirement to put your dog before a judge on more than one occassion in order to benefit the breed!

[shelbysmom]

Originally Posted by MyTrixie143

I am planning on breeding my two dogs next year. This will be a first for me. The male is a registered akc male and the female is a yorkiepoo. The both have excellent dispositions. I plan on getting a female yorkie next year. I am a vet tech student and I use to work as a obedience trainer. Don't think that I am going in to this blind, I have done my research for a long time now and will continue to even more research. I will have both of my dogs screened for health problems, genetic and heriditary problems, etc. I care about my dogs. This meaning that if the tests all come back good, and there is no problems then I will go ahead and breed them. I already have a contract made for any body buying my puppies. There health will be guaranteed, I will only sell the puppies with a strict neuter/spay contract. The will come with a puppy kit which will also include a training guide. I know there can be several complications with the whelping process. There can be problems even after birth such as fading puppies, toxic milk, bacteria infections, hypoglycemia, and many more. If any one has any suggestions or tips to give me, they are welcome to and I would appreciate any valuable information.

Please read

http://www.yorkie.org/breeders/breeding.html

[YorkieRini]

Originally Posted by yorkieK9trainer

If you feel you have a SUPER specimen for a mix breed, I still wouldn't breed it. The problem w/ mixed breeds, especially first generation (we're talking genetics) have LOADS of recessive genes that can poses MANY complications for the offspring when bred, I don't care to who. Do you really want to be part of that? Theoretical situation: You've got two pups that were born live. They go to their new home and everyone is happy/healthy and they fall in love. Only to turn around at 8 months and discover that their pup has died due to unknown issues. YES, this can happen in any breeding, but we're talking about increased odds here. If it's a chance you're willing to take, that's fine. Obviously people have been doing it for years (doesn't make it okay, but it has been done successfully).
On the flip side, if you're serious about breeding and it sounds like you are. BRAVO! You seem to care about the health and temperment of your breeding stock. It sounds like you've also decided that these dogs have something positive to offer the breed, have you shown them in obedience or any avenue in regards to AKC? That's fine if not (jmo that it should be a requirement for breeding stock). I applaud you on offering a health guarantee (2 years to life?) for your pups and will have the health screenings done prior. If you get a bitch as a pup, you should wait another TWO years minimum before you can get this program off the ground.
What ever route you decide to take, I'm posting this not to attack you, just to voice the concerns that everyone else is already thinking.
Please don't run off because of this post, there are loads of people here that are willing to help, just know where "we" come from because there are a large handful of us that do compete and feel it be a requirement to put your dog before a judge on more than one occassion in order to benefit the breed!

Very nicely put! I feel the same way.

[angelbaby's mom]

Sorry, but I have to agree with everyone here. Don't breed a mix.

Don't mean to hurt your feelings, but I just don't understand why people mix breeds on purpose. Doesn't make much sense to me. But to each his own.

We're just posting our opinions. Please don't get angry.

[MyTrixie143]

Thank you for all of your concerns. I am not offended, or upset, everyone has their own opinions as do I and I respect that. Yes, I do compete in obedience trials, and will be starting up mini agility, they love to run and they are fast. I use to do confirmation but I don't any more, it just is not as fun as the other two events and the dogs love it, Why do I want to breed with a mix? I believe she has alot to offer, otherwise I woulden't think of it for a minute. I have met her parents and even grandparents so I know her parentage which is pretty good. I also know the male's parents and grandparents which is also good. She has a great disposition and temperament and confirmation is good, and her health is great. She even looks more like a yorkie than a yorkie poo or a poodle. I have taken her to my vet and my vet and even a vet tech want to know if I will breed her because they said if I do, they want one. If I do breed her, the puppies will most likely all go to family members, they all love her and want one of her puppies if I breed her. Yorkiepoos are not intended to become a breed, they are intended to get benefits such as low genetic defects, a shedless coat, not to mention a great personality with lots of charisma. One of the main benefits, having a dog that is good for allergy sufferers. I do have allergies to both cats and dogs, I love them too much to live a life without a cat or more importantly a dog. Because of this I do have I discovered that this is true about a yorkie poos coat because I am less agitated by it with my allergies, just live I discovered that I can only have long haired cats, short haired cats give off more dander. All in all, I love the benefits in this mixed breed and I don't believe in many mixed breeds, this is one of the very few that I happen to do. I appreciate all of your comments and concerns, everyone is different and thinks differently so you don't have to stop posting, I like to hear what everyone has to say. Thank You

[MyTrixie143]

Originally Posted by shelbysmom

Please read

http://www.yorkie.org/breeders/breeding.html

I had read this site about a year ago. It is a great site and everyone who considers breeding should read it. As I said before, I have done my research and when I did encounter this site, I did look up all of the conditions and how to recognize, prevent or treat them. Not everyone realizes what all goes into breeding, they think that it is natural and the dog won't have any complications giving birth or that the puppies could die. While some dogs do have natural births without human intervention this is not the case in alot of dogs. Plainly stated you have to plan for everything and be knowledgable and prepared, including complications, ahead of time.

[mskiba35]

I have a purebred 4 month old male Yorkie. I am interested in breeding him one day.
I have noticed people usually have males & females for doing their own breeding. What about stud service? Can anyone tell me whats involved as far as paperwork-etc.
I really wasnt planning on getting a female.
Would appreciate any advice
Thanks

[yorkieK9trainer]

First things first, you'll want this little guy to physically mature completely, as well as mentally (wait until he's right around 2 years old) and then you'll also want to have his heart;liver;eyes;elbows;hips and knees checked by your vet. Only AFTER he has passed ALL of these, then you should consider breeding him. Breeding should be taken quite seriously and only those that pass these health qualifications should be considered and if their conformation is to standard (imo) then should you actually go through w/ it. That aside, the MOST important thing is that health!!!

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by yorkieK9trainer

First things first, you'll want this little guy to physically mature completely, as well as mentally (wait until he's right around 2 years old) and then you'll also want to have his heart;liver;eyes;elbows;hips and knees checked by your vet. Only AFTER he has passed ALL of these, then you should consider breeding him. Breeding should be taken quite seriously and only those that pass these health qualifications should be considered and if their conformation is to standard (imo) then should you actually go through w/ it. That aside, the MOST important thing is that health!!!

[red rock blues]

Originally Posted by MyTrixie143

I had read this site about a year ago. It is a great site and everyone who considers breeding should read it. As I said before, I have done my research and when I did encounter this site, I did look up all of the conditions and how to recognize, prevent or treat them. Not everyone realizes what all goes into breeding, they think that it is natural and the dog won't have any complications giving birth or that the puppies could die. While some dogs do have natural births without human intervention this is not the case in alot of dogs. Plainly stated you have to plan for everything and be knowledgable and prepared, including complications, ahead of time.

This is so true. My first litter was 6 babies, which you must be prepared to deliver, clamp, clear mucus, ect. THEN, be prepared to hand feed them, should the mom have problems with eclampsia. (which mine did the first night). Warming milk, feeding, burping (yes, they can get cholic), diapering, (I'm sure I've forgotten a step or two, lol) continuously for at least 2 weeks is even harder than it sounds. I do take pride that I didn't lose any, but, I sure wouldn't want to revisit that stress. Thank heavens I didn't have a job to lose over it.