So many questions....

[ZoeyBo]

I've tried looking elsewhere for answers and I just get more confused. I thought I would just ask you. I've been reading posts, and it seems to bring more questions to mind for me.

When should I start to notice Zoey going into heat....what are signs..?
Am I supposed to do anything during that time? I'm a new yorkie owner and I want to know as much as possible. Maybe thats why I have all questions lol.
I also read on another site about anal expressions? That threw me way off. Sorry for all the questions.

[Cerise]

Originally Posted by ZoeyBo

I've tried looking elsewhere for answers and I just get more confused. I thought I would just ask you. I've been reading posts, and it seems to bring more questions to mind for me.

When should I start to notice Zoey going into heat....what are signs..?
Am I supposed to do anything during that time? I'm a new yorkie owner and I want to know as much as possible. Maybe thats why I have all questions lol.
I also read on another site about anal expressions? That threw me way off. Sorry for all the questions.

Age varies when going into heat but I would guess after 6-7 months.

Are you not going to get her spayed? If not, may I ask why not? IMO there seems to be a lot of new members and Yorkie owners on here that are talking/asking about their baby's first heats instead of getting them spayed.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by ZoeyBo

I've tried looking elsewhere for answers and I just get more confused. I thought I would just ask you. I've been reading posts, and it seems to bring more questions to mind for me.

When should I start to notice Zoey going into heat....what are signs..?
Am I supposed to do anything during that time? I'm a new yorkie owner and I want to know as much as possible. Maybe thats why I have all questions lol.
I also read on another site about anal expressions? That threw me way off. Sorry for all the questions.

Average age for a female's first Season is 10 to 16 months of age......that's not to say that a girl won't come into Season at 6 months of age, but it's rare.

What you do is keep her away from males at that time. Better yet, have her spayed.

[AmyChristine]

I agree I think that the best option would be to have her spayed, unless you are a breeder or exhibitor. Until she is spayed there is always the risk of accidental pregnancy and that can be VERY dangerous in yorkies, I am sure that you can find quite a few old threads on that. Any way I had Maddie spayed at 9 months and it was such a relief when it was done, you can also have and retained baby teeth pulled at the same time

I have heard of yorkies coming in to heat anywhere from 6-15 months, so there is alot of variance. They seem to feel more sleepy, and you will notice alot of licking. Sometimes you will see blood, other times they are really good at keeping themselves clean. Durring this I would just give her lots of love. I bought a cute little underwear set for Maddie. And make sure to keep her apart from unaltered males(it only takes a second)

As far as the anal glands go, not all dogs need them done. I have read that once you have them done you need to continue to do so. I would ask your vet, and they can do them if it is needed.

Hope this helps some

[ZoeyBo]

well being spayed isnt completely out of the questions. I have been looking into breeding her, but not on a regular basis or anything just once. My sister has a yorkie about the same age as Zoey and we had talked about breeding them in a couple of years.

[ZoeyBo]

thank you for all the replies. :heart: Merry Christmas :heart:

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by ZoeyBo

well being spayed isnt completely out of the questions. I have been looking into breeding her, but not on a regular basis or anything just once. My sister has a yorkie about the same age as Zoey and we had talked about breeding them in a couple of years.

How much do you know about breeding. Have you studied and attended classes in canine genetics, whelping, breeding, the yorkie breed. I don't know your girl's or your sister's yorkie pedigree are. However, if they come from great lines, learn the pedigrees inside and out. Have all the prebreeding tests on them; bile acids, hips & knees x-rayed (OFA), heart tests, complete blood counts, kidney's checked, hearing tested as well as temperament tests performed. If you haven't already, find a good mentor that knows yorkies inside and out.....preferrably one that is an exhibitor. Start purchasing whelping supplies and building a bank account (anything can go wrong and when it does it gets expensive). You're reason for breeding is to provide family and friends with a pup.....or keep them for yourselves.

My one and only question to you; Are you prepared to lose your girl and/or the entire litter, because it does happen and more often than not.

[Cerise]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

How much do you know about breeding. Have you studied and attended classes in canine genetics, whelping, breeding, the yorkie breed. I don't know your girl's or your sister's yorkie pedigree are. However, if they come from great lines, learn the pedigrees inside and out. Have all the prebreeding tests on them; bile acids, hips & knees x-rayed (OFA), heart tests, complete blood counts, kidney's checked, hearing tested as well as temperament tests performed. If you haven't already, find a good mentor that knows yorkies inside and out.....preferrably one that is an exhibitor. Start purchasing whelping supplies and building a bank account (anything can go wrong and when it does it gets expensive). You're reason for breeding is to provide family and friends with a pup.....or keep them for yourselves.

My one and only question to you; Are you prepared to lose your girl and/or the entire litter, because it does happen and more often than not.

I love reading your post You are always extremely professionally informative and right on time!

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Cerise

I love reading your post You are always extremely professionally informative and right on time!

Thank you.

I'm not against people breeding, if they do their homework upfront and with all the right intentions in place. Start with the best foundation possible, to improve the breed.

[AmyChristine]

Originally Posted by ZoeyBo

well being spayed isnt completely out of the questions. I have been looking into breeding her, but not on a regular basis or anything just once. My sister has a yorkie about the same age as Zoey and we had talked about breeding them in a couple of years.

It is so fun to have puppies, I know. But I have to say that breeding once just because is IMO the worst reason to breed. If you do not know what to expect as far as heat then my guess is you haven't welped very many puppies? There is alot to it and it can be very dangerous for such a small breed, even if you know what you are doing. I know of alot of breeders that have lost their girls. You must be prepared to take them in for a c-section if needed. Both parents need to be tested before breeding. the list goes on and on.

Do you know what is in the backgrounds of both dogs? Are there any problems in their lines that could sneak back up in your puppies? What size were their parents, grandparents, g-grandparents? again there is alot more to breeding than just putting two cute dogs together.

My boy Copper, was born from a breeder who just put two cute dogs together. And now I have a cute dog, with liver problems.

There are so many puppies being born that will not ever have good homes. And I am sure that you have seen yorkies that barely look like yorkies, this is because people are breeding just to breed, or to make money. I would leave the breeding to those that have done the research, and want to make the breed better.

You girl is adorable, and deserves to be a spoiled lap baby.

[ZoeyBo]

I said it was up for question. If we would decide to breed her. Then it would be something that would be done the right way. I would do what was needed to make sure that everything was done in a proper manner. I appriciate your informative post.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by ZoeyBo

I said it was up for question. If we would decide to breed her. Then it would be something that would be done the right way. I would do what was needed to make sure that everything was done in a proper manner. I appriciate your informative post.

If you plan to breed your research and learning should have begun a few years back.........not after you acquired your girl. A reputable breeder spends years of studying and pouring over pedigrees way before they even attempt to breed. Start looking for that mentor now.

In addition to what I already mentioned, when you breed you must be prepared to give up at least 12 weeks of your life. There's work prior to the breeding, care for the dam during the gestation period and care for mom and pups after the whelp.....that's when your work really begins.

Spaying her now will omitt the problem of mammary cancer and pyrometria (which is always a concern on females that are not spayed).

[Cerise]

Originally Posted by ZoeyBo

I said it was up for question. If we would decide to breed her. Then it would be something that would be done the right way. I would do what was needed to make sure that everything was done in a proper manner. I appriciate your informative post.

Hi again! PLEASE stay around this site for a long time as a member and read it daily. It is very informative and helpful. Some people probably get discouraged and leave the site because they don't get the responses they were hoping for.

As time goes by you will see how many people here who want to breed their puppies and how many problems there are from them not being prepared for the reality of breeding, or doing it properly. You will learn about all of the health issues and be shocked at how many stories there are that will break your heart, because of puppies being born from bad breeding. Thank goodness they find love.

You will enjoy being part of this Yorkie loving web family

[smartpuppiepets]

Originally Posted by ZoeyBo

I said it was up for question. If we would decide to breed her. Then it would be something that would be done the right way. I would do what was needed to make sure that everything was done in a proper manner. I appriciate your informative post.

It may seem otherwise for you, but these people that replied to you already only have their best intention on their heart. It is very true all they mentioned.
Usually a breeder will have invested 3 times the regular yorkie puppy price just in pre-breeding tests before ready to breed, added the cost of the dog it self...
And if you end with a C section at the end, it can cost from a few hundred dollars to thousands depending on the area where you live. And of course the quality of vet care you are getting.
You and your sister may be better off buying a second yorkie each one of you .
But again, i learned with my family, i was raised in a breeders home. I am also not against anyone who really wants to learn and do it right. But people and sometimes even vets who do not recommend the proper tests and steps are a huge problem for the breeds we love !
You need to research about: Liver Shunts, Legg Perthes Disease, Collapsed trachea, Pancreatites, Hydrocephalus , Luxating patellas, Etc... just to give you a few head start points to be getting educated about.
Than there is the other stuff: Conformation, which is how a yorkie is supposed to look.
You will find great help here. If you take the advice you get the right way , you will be set for success!
XOXO

[ZoeyBo]

I appriciate all the comments. I will be on the boards for some time. I enjoy this place alot.