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Melndaj4427 · 07-05-2006, 12:48 PM

How old does a male have to be in order to begin studding him? We are new to Yorkie's. Thanks.

Lacy's Mom · 07-05-2006, 01:34 PM

Males are capable of producing pups at about 5 or 6 months, but AKC won't accept a litter to be registered unless the male is at least 7 months.

In my experience, they don't really have a clue what they're doing until about 15 months and some don't even act interested in a female until they are at least a year.

Here's a website with a lot of information about studing, breeding, whelping, etc.
www.debbiejensen.com

Lorraine · 07-05-2006, 01:38 PM

There is a whole raft of info you would need before you think about offering this boy for stud.
Is he registered either American Kennel Club or Canadian Kennel Club if you got him in Canada or the US?
How big is he and what are his best qualities that he should be reproducing offspring?
What are the worst?
Does he have any health problems such as slipping patella's, heart problems, and has he been bile acid tested for liver shunt?
What does his pedigree look like? Has he been shown to a championship and what about his parents and further back?
Do you know the questions to ask the owner of a bitch about their bitch?
Are both your male and the female who may be looking for stud service, tested for brucellosis? Ever heard of Canine Herpes or other STD's in dogs that can end your breeding program right now and/or cause illness in your male?

LuvMySissy · 07-05-2006, 02:39 PM

I am not a breeder, so I really don't know the answer. But I wanted to welcome you to YT.

07-05-2006, 12:48 PM	#1
Melndaj4427 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3	Studding my Yorkie How old does a male have to be in order to begin studding him? We are new to Yorkie's. Thanks.

07-05-2006, 01:38 PM	#3
Lorraine YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 1,196	There is a whole raft of info you would need before you think about offering this boy for stud. Is he registered either American Kennel Club or Canadian Kennel Club if you got him in Canada or the US? How big is he and what are his best qualities that he should be reproducing offspring? What are the worst? Does he have any health problems such as slipping patella's, heart problems, and has he been bile acid tested for liver shunt? What does his pedigree look like? Has he been shown to a championship and what about his parents and further back? Do you know the questions to ask the owner of a bitch about their bitch? Are both your male and the female who may be looking for stud service, tested for brucellosis? Ever heard of Canine Herpes or other STD's in dogs that can end your breeding program right now and/or cause illness in your male? __________________ Lorraine Loriben Yorkies (Reg)

07-05-2006, 02:39 PM	#4
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 8,178	I am not a breeder, so I really don't know the answer. But I wanted to welcome you to YT. __________________ Jodie, Sissy & Angel Proudly dressin' your furkids at: www.sissyangelwear.com Members of the CRAZY Club!

07-05-2006, 01:34 PM	#2
Lacy's Mom YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 2,931	Males are capable of producing pups at about 5 or 6 months, but AKC won't accept a litter to be registered unless the male is at least 7 months. In my experience, they don't really have a clue what they're doing until about 15 months and some don't even act interested in a female until they are at least a year. Here's a website with a lot of information about studing, breeding, whelping, etc. www.debbiejensen.com