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12-09-2005, 09:36 AM | #1 |
and Tucker's too! Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boston, MA
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| Scared to post... Ok, I'm a little scared to post because I'm not sure what kind of reaction I'm going to get - but here it goes. As some of you know, I have been talking to Tucker's breeder about getting a new female after the New Year. After many conversations, I decided that when she is old enough I am going to breed her. My reasonings are not - just because I think puppies are cute, or I just want to see what happens, or I love my dogs so much I want there to be more of them. I am fully aware of the risks that I will be taking. I genuinely love the breed. I will breed to the Yorkshire Terrier standard. It has been my dream to breed dogs ever since I was a kid and got my 1st dog from a breeder. It is pretty much the only thing I have been passionate about in my entire life. I have been doing lots of research and I will continue to do research until and after I breed this dog (let's remember - she's not even born yet!!). I count on you guys for advice and support, so please don't bash me for wanting to breed. Just because I'm not an experienced breeder, does not mean that I won't be a good one. Every great breeder had to start somewhere. Tucker's breeder has volunteered to be my mentor, but I will also need help from you all!! So please just tell me you're excited for me!! Thanks
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12-09-2005, 09:43 AM | #2 |
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| Best of luck hun! I think that is correct with starting somewhere. I dont know much about breeding or why you would bet bashed but noone should be bashing. I hope you get beautiful puppies. Be careful and enjoy!
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12-09-2005, 09:46 AM | #3 |
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| Good luck to you I followed my dream also, but found out that it was too hard for me to give the pups up.... Remember that EVERYONE started with their FIRST litter... no one ever started with yrs of experience breeding, not possible. I am happy you have a mentor and make sure you can trust your vet.... I also got a reproductive vet involved, it was more money, but put my mind at ease a bit more, along with my mentor and my regular vet. Good luck to you.... |
12-09-2005, 09:50 AM | #4 |
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| What are your goals for the future ? |
12-09-2005, 09:53 AM | #5 | |
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You are so right. Everyone on this forum and around the world who breeds any breed of dog had to start somewhere. No one is born a breeder, it's something you are passionate about and learn as you go along. I wish you the best on your new venture. And believe me, you are in for alot of joy, love and happiness. You can have your heart broken too so just make sure you are strong enough to handle that side of it if you're ever faced with it. Best wishes to you! | |
12-09-2005, 09:53 AM | #6 |
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| I hope this doesn't get you in trouble with some of the members on here. I say---go for it!! It's not like you were 12 or anything. (Sorry to all the 12 year olds!!) It appears that this is something you have wanted to do for a long time, and now you have the chance. Don't get the idea that's it's all fun tho. There's too much to worry about for it to all be fun!! Just make sure you have not only a mentor, but several people who'll want to help you. And a good vet. One that will be able to talk to you in words that you can understand. One that listens is way important too! If he/she doesn't listen, it can be a big communication gap and you will be very displeased!! It should be comfortating to go to the vet. Not stressful. Talk to the other people in the waiting room when you are at the vets. They will be able to give you a lot of information about the vet without not even really knowing it. And make your you have "plan 2", in case your regular vet is out of town or on vacation when you need him/her. Give your mommy dog lots of love when she's pregnant. She needs it. It's tough for her too ya know. What takes us humans 9 months to do, she only has 63-65 days to get done.
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12-09-2005, 09:53 AM | #7 | |
and Tucker's too! Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boston, MA
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I am getting married next year, but we don't plan on having children - at least for quite a few years. I work full time, but my job is very flexible with time off and/or working from home. I do plan on staying with this job. And as far as breeding - I would like to start slowly, but eventually I'd like to have a well established breeding program...
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12-09-2005, 09:54 AM | #8 |
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| Go for it girl. I've always had the same dream, especially since I got my first Yorkie but it hasn't turned out and I know it's too late now. |
12-09-2005, 09:58 AM | #9 | |
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__________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley | |
12-09-2005, 09:58 AM | #10 | |
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Good luck to you, | |
12-09-2005, 10:03 AM | #11 | |
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12-09-2005, 10:05 AM | #12 | |
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I wanted to know if you intend to breed only for pet quality or you want to show . | |
12-09-2005, 10:07 AM | #13 | |
and Tucker's too! Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boston, MA
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Unfortunately, Tucker's breeder is not in my area. She has offered to coach me over the phone anytime, night or day. My vet is available all night as well. I do have time (I don't even have a "mom" yet!! - LOL), so I will be looking for someone in my area that can also help. I had a terrible time finding a Yorkie breeder in my area when I was looking for Tucker, but maybe I can find someone that breeds another small breed to mentor me? Thank you all for you support - I really appreciate it.
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12-09-2005, 10:08 AM | #14 | |
and Tucker's too! Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boston, MA
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I would love to show eventually. For now I would breed pet quality, but they would be AKC registered.
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12-09-2005, 10:12 AM | #15 |
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| Congratulations! I wanted to do it too but my Hubby said no.
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