To Breed or Not to Breed...that is the ?

[melaina]

Please give me the pro's and cons of breeding. I put this thread on the general forum b/c I'd like to hear everyone's views on this.

DH and I are debating on if we'd like to breed Phoebe or not. I've read alot about it and still am not sure if I'm up for the work of it or not. The cost, finding a stud, putting her through it, etc. I was going to call today to schedule her spay appt. but for some reason I'm still debating. My mom bred Shih Tzu's when I was growing up, so I know it's A LOT of work. But I just wanted to get everyone's input on what I should do.

Thanks in advance for your help

[BamaFan121s]

My advice is follow your gut and be smart about it. Sounds like you are giving it serious thought, which is the first step in the right direction. It is costly and trying, but the benefits are great too, IMO.
Are there any breeders in your area you could work with? A vet? Experience a whelp (or 2 or 3 or 4... )? I can't tell you how greatful I was for that!
Good luck!

[doortego]

I believe all our pets should be spayed & neutered. Very few are such remarkable examples of the breed that their genes need to be passed on for the good of the breed. Until we have all of the strays, sheltered homes every time we breed a litter of pets, we take those homes away from the ones that really need them.

If anyone does feel like they have to breed, they should pay for the neutering of however many strays those newborn puppies could produce in a lifetime.



I know I'm radical but there are so many sad sad stories of unwanted & abused pets.

[SnowWa]

I think one of your first considerations should be your little girl. Is she a Yorkie that should be bred?

If she is - your next decision is whether or not you want to breed her. This decision is like a lot of other decisions we make throughout our lives. It's an important one that requires a lot of commitment, follow through, and work.

In all seriousness, a lot of people choose not to breed their little dogs - simply because there is no real good reason to do it, and they don't want to put their little dogs through the ordeal. It is a lot of work -- and sometimes a lot of heartbreak and unexpected expenses become a part of what people thought was going to be a fun and enjoyable experience.

I think whether or not you breed your dog is going to end up being your own personal decision. For many reasons, I chose not to ever breed any of my dogs many years ago. And, I have had several good looking purebreds that could easily have been breed.

Think long and hard - and if you do decide to breed your little Yorkie - become educated - be prepared - do your very best, and I wish you the best of luck.

Carol Jean

[Chelsey]

Have you asked yourself "why" you would want to breed her?

I would never ever risk my girls lives, i would never ever in my life forgive myself if anything had to happen to them!!

[Chelsey]

Originally Posted by SnowWa

I think one of your first considerations should be your little girl. Is she a Yorkie that should be bred?

If she is - your next decision is whether or not you want to breed her. This decision is like a lot of other decisions we make throughout our lives. It's an important one that requires a lot of commitment, follow through, and work.

In all seriousness, a lot of people choose not to breed their little dogs - simply because there is no real good reason to do it, and they don't want to put their little dogs through the ordeal. It is a lot of work -- and sometimes a lot of heartbreak and unexpected expenses become a part of what people thought was going to be a fun and enjoyable experience.

I think whether or not you breed your dog is going to end up being your own personal decision. For many reasons, I chose not to ever breed any of my dogs many years ago. And, I have had several good looking purebreds that could easily have been breed.

Think long and hard - and if you do decide to breed your little Yorkie - become educated - be prepared - do your very best, and I wish you the best of luck.

Carol Jean

[TLC]

Originally Posted by doortego

I believe all our pets should be spayed & neutered. Very few are such remarkable examples of the breed that their genes need to be passed on for the good of the breed. Until we have all of the strays, sheltered homes every time we breed a litter of pets, we take those homes away from the ones that really need them.

If anyone does feel like they have to breed, they should pay for the neutering of however many strays those newborn puppies could produce in a lifetime.



I know I'm radical but there are so many sad sad stories of unwanted & abused pets.

WELL SAID!!! I will remember this next time a thought of (me) being a future breeder.

[everestgirl]

If she is breed quality, and you enjoy it...sure!
I think it's a wonderful experience.

But there is a thread here about "black yorkie"...and (i know many people here will hate me for it), but i don''t think it's a good idea to breed those kind of dogs...

[JeanieK]

I agree I would first ask myself why I wanted to. I seen people say they bred because they wanted their dog to have the experience. Dogs don't know the difference.

Is it because you want to experience it?

Is it because someone you know wants one of her pups?

I'm sure you know you aren't going to make a fortune, so it can't be the money.

If it's for a hobby then I would guess you would not want to breed her just once.

That might be a tough question to answer.

I plan to breed as a hobby, and hopefully I can at least make enough to cover my expenses.

[YORKIE7]

Originally Posted by everestgirl

If she is breed quality, and you enjoy it...sure!
I think it's a wonderful experience.

But there is a thread here about "black yorkie"...and (i know many people here will hate me for it), but i don''t think it's a good idea to breed those kind of dogs...

Thats fine for you to state your opinion but you shouldn't really have added about the black yorkie, the poor author of that thread,who has only just joined our community will be upset and feel victimised.
Yorkietalk is meant for everyone that loves yorkies, its meant to be a friendly forum and she hasn't really had a good welcome has she?

[everestgirl]

Thats fine for you to state your opinion but you shouldn't really have added about the black yorkie, the poor author of that thread,who has only just joined our community will be upset and feel victimised.
Yorkietalk is meant for everyone that loves yorkies, its meant to be a friendly forum and she hasn't really had a good welcome has she?

Why victim?
This was a different subject, about breeding.
And my opinion is...don't breed those dogs.

I have no problems with yorkies that don't much the standard, believe me.
Maybe i even going to buy this kind of dog by my self...because personality is a main thing for me.
I with this girl only good things with her baby, and i am sure she will enjoy her/him a lot, no mather if he is black.

I just don't think it's right to breed them.
I know many will not agree with me, and it's ok.
But it was no personal attack at all.

[Oscar's Mummy]

Originally Posted by doortego

I believe all our pets should be spayed & neutered. Very few are such remarkable examples of the breed that their genes need to be passed on for the good of the breed. Until we have all of the strays, sheltered homes every time we breed a litter of pets, we take those homes away from the ones that really need them.

I agree! I say leave it to the professionals.

[YORKIE7]

Originally Posted by everestgirl

Why victim?
This was a different subject, about breeding.
And my opinion is...don't breed those dogs.

I have no problems with yorkies that don't much the standard, believe me.
Maybe i even going to buy this kind of dog by my self...because personality is a main thing for me.
I with this girl only good things with her baby, and i am sure she will enjoy her/him a lot, no mather if he is black.

I just don't think it's right to breed them.
I know many will not agree with me, and it's ok.
But it was no personal attack at all.

No what im saying as you have used her puppy as an example of dogs that shouldn't be bred, so therefore she is being victimised and probablly upset. You can say that certain dogs shouldn't be bred but you shouldn't have made an example out of her. Even though people will agree with you, its still mean, to drag her into a completeley different thread and im sure people will agree with me on that one

[everestgirl]

No what im saying as you have used her puppy as an example of dogs that shouldn't be bred, so therefore she is being victimised and probablly upset. You can say that certain dogs shouldn't be bred but you shouldn't have made an example out of her. Even though people will agree with you, its still mean, to drag her into a completeley different thread and im sure people will agree with me on that one

Yep, sorry.
I am just looking for a chihuahua puppy now, so i see a lot of adds, and i just SO UNGRY !
People breed everything , just everything and than say "this is the most beautiful yorkie...chihuahua and such"
And I just hate those lies so much.
for example...they sell it as a purebred yorkie for 650$
http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/6...kkkkkkksr9.jpg
sorry, but this is a joke...
I feel bad for people that don't know the standard,pay that kind of money..and than everybody say to them on the street "it's not a yorkie." and they get upset.
ofcourse it's a pet..and we will love a mix or not a course the same, but we should not pay that kind of money for those dogs to not honest breeders.

[YORKIE7]

Originally Posted by everestgirl

Yep, sorry.
I am just looking for a chihuahua puppy now, so i see a lot of adds, and i just SO UNGRY !
People breed everything , just everything and than say "this is the most beautiful yorkie...chihuahua and such"
And I just hate those lies so much.
for example...they sell it as a purebred yorkie for 650$
http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/6...kkkkkkksr9.jpg
sorry, but this is a joke...
I feel bad for people that don't know the standard,pay that kind of money..and than everybody say to them on the street "it's not a yorkie." and they get upset.
ofcourse it's a pet..and we will love a mix or not a course the same, but we should not pay that kind of money for those dogs to not honest breeders.

oK pleased thats sorted, unfortunatley money is what makes the world go round and people will breed anyhing to make a quick buck. Its sad people are scammed and animals are exploited through money, but there is nothing we can really do. Good luck on your search for a chihuahua, i would like one they are cute!