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02-28-2008, 01:54 PM | #1 |
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| Standard Is a cottony coat against the standard? Last edited by yorkiegirl_101; 02-28-2008 at 01:58 PM. |
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02-28-2008, 01:59 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | "dragging himself almong on his stomach" YOu might wanna get that checked he may have an infection & yes by this age he should be getting neutered they can start humping very young but this at this age is when most vets neuter |
02-28-2008, 02:05 PM | #3 |
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| I'm lost on your answer to wether a cottony coat is standard..... |
02-28-2008, 02:07 PM | #4 | |
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I do not want to get him neutered. and he does not have an infection (got it checked) so if it is not a male dog thing then i guess he just has weird habits lol | |
02-28-2008, 02:15 PM | #5 |
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| Do you know the pros and cons of not having him neutered? If you're not going to show him or use him for breeding, he should be neutered...they are less likely to get certain cancers, plus when they smell a female in heat, they can smell it up to a mile away, he could run out the door and get hit by an oncoming car, they are more likely to hump and to lift their legs, etc etc..the list goes on.. |
02-28-2008, 02:20 PM | #6 | |
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02-28-2008, 02:31 PM | #7 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Nobody wants to answer your question lol! This is taken from YT thread Yorkie Coats, Colors, and Puppy Growth Chart Thread, http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16045 "The puppies with woolly and cottony coats, although growing great length and heaviness fast, never attain the correct visual colors. Their qualities – thick heavy, downy, and soft – deter or dull any light rays from proper play on the hairs." So I guess the answer is yes, it's against standard.
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02-28-2008, 02:33 PM | #8 |
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02-28-2008, 02:39 PM | #9 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | I don't think it's "bad" that you "want" to breed him. I think many of us want clones of our Yorkies, but as soon as we understand even a tiny bit more about breeding we decide yes it is bad to breed them, unless you are trying to "better the breed", and you have studied the subject thoroughly, and have found a mentor.
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02-28-2008, 02:44 PM | #10 |
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| Shouldn't yorkiegirl have the right to advice without people's opinions getting in the way? So what if he is not the "standard"? I think that the standar is over rated. what is the worst that is going to happen if she breeds her dog??? |
02-28-2008, 02:50 PM | #11 |
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| Well, that all depends, he will mark the house the rest of his life, so, therefore, will have to wear belly bands, which I guess, some people deal with all the time, I myself, wouldn't want to deal with it, and it depends on if he has been tested to make sure there is no LS in his line and other testing that needs to be done..other than that, I guess nothing...it's a decision she has to make for herself, but, it's a known fact, that a neutered male, makes for a better pet.. |
02-28-2008, 02:50 PM | #12 | |
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I don't necessarily think it's "bad" to breed, but I personally believe you should only a breed an animal that is in conformation with the standard. If not standard, than at least make sure it's healthy. Good luck.
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02-28-2008, 09:18 PM | #13 | |
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Also, what is the point in breeding dogs that don't meet the standard? Breeding should be done to improve the breed and to breed the best examples of the breed possible. There are plenty of dogs in shelters and in rescues if someone isn't concerned with having a dog that meets the standard. Why breed more pet-quality dogs when there are millions being euthanized in shelters every year (both purebred and mixed breed)? The fact is that there are too many dogs and not enough homes out there. Dogs are being produced much faster than homes are available. Obviously we want to preserve our breeds so purebred dogs do have to continue to be produced occasionally...but they should be good examples of the breed. What's the worst thing that could happen? She could potentially bring puppies into the world that have genetic defects such as Luxating Patella, Liver Shunt, Collapsed Trachea, Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, Chronic Renal Failure, Heart Defects, Blindess, Deafness, Atlanto-Axial Instability, etc. Look on YT and you'll see many stories of dogs with congenital defects. Yorkies are 36 times more likely to have a Liver Shunt than all other breeds combined and are ranked 4th by the OFA for Luxating patellas. These defects cause pain for the puppy and heartache for the family that buys it. Also, her dog could potentially contract an STD such as Brucellosis in which the recommended "treatment" is euthanasia because the dog becomes a public health risk to humans. She risks her sweet little boy becoming a "stud" , marking, and even becoming aggressive. By keeping him intact, she risks him getting testicular cancer and an enlarged prostate, unwanted behavior like marking, humping, and aggression, and risking his safety as he will do anything to get to a female in heat (they can smell one up to a mile away). Some males even stop eating for weeks at a time when a female in heat is near. Hope that answers your question
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02-28-2008, 10:41 PM | #14 | |
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Excellent post!!
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02-28-2008, 10:56 PM | #15 | |
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The standard is the blueprint that makes a Yorkie a Yorkie, the "recipe" breeders need to follow to guarantee that Yorkies continue to look like Yorkies. As far as the worst that is going to happen if she breeds her dog, I think MyFairLacy pretty much covered the possibilities. | |
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