Yorkies in heat

[luvtif]

My baby is a boy but I have a friend who has a little girl that is 1 1/2. She went into heat last summer so we thought sometime this winter she would again and we could introduce our two, but she still hasn't...do some only go into heat once a year, or not at all? What's up with her? We want puppies!

[Sugar's Mom]

Yes, some only cycle once a year but there are other things to consider than the fact that you and your friend "want puppies". that is entirely the wrong reason to breed. Have both these dogs been tested for any possible genetic faults that might be in their background? Do you know anything about parents, grandparents and etc. What will happen to these babies once you and your friend get yours? Are you prepared to mentor the person that might buy one for the rest of the dogs life? Are you prepared for the changes your male will have once bred? Is your friend prepared to possibly lose her female during the birthing process?

[Paddys mum]

Hi, Sugars mom,what do you mean changes to the male after breeding,you just struck a nerve with me about Paddy,he used to be fine with all dogs but then he changed not long after he did the naughty thing with my girl Megan, now hes a pain in the a*** when he sees another dog,hes so aggresive!

[BamaFan121s]

Lot's of times after studding, males tend to become more territorial, aggressive--especially with other males, they may begin leg lifting to pee on everything in site. Anytime my female was in heat--despite not even living in the same house as our male--the male would sit by the door or window, wouldn't eat, would pace, pee, shake, whine, and got snappy with the other male--not at all fun. When we were sure his time as a stud was done, we had him neutered ASAP.

I also have to agree with another point made...'wanting pupppies' is not reason enough to breed. There is ALOT more to consider before breeding, as mentioned already. I see that you want to breed him just so that you can "get another puppy for free?" My advice: bite the bullet, save up and buy another one...you will come out ahead in the end.

[luvtif]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Lot's of times after studding, males tend to become more territorial, aggressive--especially with other males, they may begin leg lifting to pee on everything in site. Anytime my female was in heat--despite not even living in the same house as our male--the male would sit by the door or window, wouldn't eat, would pace, pee, shake, whine, and got snappy with the other male--not at all fun. When we were sure his time as a stud was done, we had him neutered ASAP.

I also have to agree with another point made...'wanting pupppies' is not reason enough to breed. There is ALOT more to consider before breeding, as mentioned already. I see that you want to breed him just so that you can "get another puppy for free?" My advice: bite the bullet, save up and buy another one...you will come out ahead in the end.

I never said I want to breed him just so I can get another puppy for free. If breeding is so bad, why does anyone do it, what about those dogs? What are the benefits?
We both know there is a lot to consider and we have already considered all of it-I don't know why it was assumed that we hadn't.
Anyway, thanks for the answer.

[Rhapsody]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Lot's of times after studding, males tend to become more territorial, aggressive--especially with other males, they may begin leg lifting to pee on everything in site. Anytime my female was in heat--despite not even living in the same house as our male--the male would sit by the door or window, wouldn't eat, would pace, pee, shake, whine, and got snappy with the other male--not at all fun. When we were sure his time as a stud was done, we had him neutered ASAP.

Bama,

When you had that little guy neutered did that take care of the problem? I had posted a question a few days ago. My friend, Debbie, has decided to breed her Westies, when I went to visit the other day (Wiggles, the female is in heat) they had had successful ties throughout the weekend. Wiggles made it clear she wanted nothing to do with the poor little guy, and went into her igloo bed to nap. The entire time the poor little guy, Teddy, sat on my lap, and would cry and shake. I was concerned about him, but my friend didn't think it was a big deal. Now Debbie says he's following her around crying and shaking constantly (also he starts yapping at any noise, strange or common), Wiggles is finishing up her heat and will have nothing to do with him. Anyway, she's worried this was going to be a permanent personality change in him. So basically that's why I'm asking if neutering him will turn him back into the sweet, laid-back Teddy Bear he used to be?

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by luvtif

I never said I want to breed him just so I can get another puppy for free. If breeding is so bad, why does anyone do it, what about those dogs? What are the benefits?
We both know there is a lot to consider and we have already considered all of it-I don't know why it was assumed that we hadn't.
Anyway, thanks for the answer.

No one is saying breeding is bad, but don't enter lightly. You said you've considered all of it, but you didn't know the changes that could very well happen in a stud. Do you know that you pick your stud, by studying, his pedigree, knowing every dog that is behind that stud and what he can improve on the female... Do you know that the flaws that you see in your female, even with the stud that can improve on those flaws, it will take 10 generations overcome the flaws.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Rhapsody

Bama,

When you had that little guy neutered did that take care of the problem? I had posted a question a few days ago. My friend, Debbie, has decided to breed her Westies, when I went to visit the other day (Wiggles, the female is in heat) they had had successful ties throughout the weekend. Wiggles made it clear she wanted nothing to do with the poor little guy, and went into her igloo bed to nap. The entire time the poor little guy, Teddy, sat on my lap, and would cry and shake. I was concerned about him, but my friend didn't think it was a big deal. Now Debbie says he's following her around crying and shaking constantly (also he starts yapping at any noise, strange or common), Wiggles is finishing up her heat and will have nothing to do with him. Anyway, she's worried this was going to be a permanent personality change in him. So basically that's why I'm asking if neutering him will turn him back into the sweet, laid-back Teddy Bear he used to be?

The end a female cyle seems to affect boys the most....I know my boys go wacko, go off food, can't concentrate, do the shaking thing and have one thing on their mind.....They usually settle back after the female comes totally out of their cycle......and are the sweet boys they usually are......Right now I have 3 in Season.....1 bred and 2 too young....My one boy that hasn't been used for stud has no problem (he doesn't know what he's missing)....my other boy, well he's a stud....is back to being wacko......

[lisatodd]

i can tell you my stud started peeing everywhere. i could not catch him doing it, i would just see it and smell it. it was aweful. i tried everything to get him to stop but he wouldn't. it is true they do change.

[luvtif]

I don't really understand how everyone figures I don't know what I am doing...When did I say I didn't know what could happen to the male? I got my baby from two dogs I already know. Plus I am not looking for a show dog. But I do know that we need healthy dogs.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by lisatodd

i can tell you my stud started peeing everywhere. i could not catch him doing it, i would just see it and smell it. it was aweful. i tried everything to get him to stop but he wouldn't. it is true they do change.

Now my boy still hiests his leg to mark territory (belly band), but he does still ask to go to potty....so I just make sure that he goes out regulary and wears a BB Band when indoors

[lisatodd]

and another thing. he used to be so good outside in the front yard and play with the neighbors and listen to all of his commands....well after getting some sweet little girl pregnant, his great listening skills went right out the door. he started running away. now that sweet little boy who use to have the privilege of going out in the front yard is confined to the back yard when he goes outside.

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by luvtif

I don't really understand how everyone figures I don't know what I am doing...When did I say I didn't know what could happen to the male? I got my baby from two dogs I already know. Plus I am not looking for a show dog. But I do know that we need healthy dogs.

You let it be known that you don't know about the changes when you asked me what changes I was talking about. Bama pretty much covered it all.

[Rhapsody]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

The end a female cyle seems to affect boys the most....I know my boys go wacko, go off food, can't concentrate, do the shaking thing and have one thing on their mind.....They usually settle back after the female comes totally out of their cycle......and are the sweet boys they usually are......Right now I have 3 in Season.....1 bred and 2 too young....My one boy that hasn't been used for stud has no problem (he doesn't know what he's missing)....my other boy, well he's a stud....is back to being wacko......

Thanks, Mary!

I'll let Debbie know; I think this is the first and last time she breeds, lol. Teddy is absolutely driving her insane. She said she can't even have people over, and that's always been her big thing -- inviting people over for coffee.


Jess

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Rhapsody

Thanks, Mary!

I'll let Debbie know; I think this is the first and last time she breeds, lol. Teddy is absolutely driving her insane. She said she can't even have people over, and that's always been her big thing -- inviting people over for coffee.


Jess

Yep! If you aren't prepared, take all the bad with the good.....well! it's not for everybody....

Mary