help with finding a big yorkie girl to breed with

[missmymurray]

Hi Everyone!

I have a purebred 10 month old CKC registered yorkie male who weighs 15 pounds. He is not overweight - he is just a big boy. I have talked to our vet about his size - but he is large boned, very beautiful...has perfect hips, knees, etc.

I am worried that I am going to have a hard time finding a "big Yorkie girl" to breed him with.

Plus I am also worried that "who wants a 'big' yorkie" syndrom will come up.

My Yorkie is very sweet, athletic, gentile.

Should I give up the idea of breeding my "big boy yorkie"?

[JCarlson2004]

I'm not a breeder but I would not breed him. I'm sure someone with more knowledge will come on here and give you more advice.

[browniesmom622]

yes you should ! stick with the standard !

[BamaFan121s]

There are big Yorkies out there. They are just as lovable as the smaller ones. However, *most* breeders, whether it be the stud owner or the owner of the bitch, try to stick to the standard, which is up to 7 pounds. Your fella, as great as he may be, is twice the standard size for a Yorkie. I am afraid that you more than likely will have problems finding someone with a girl (who'd have to be bigger than he is) to who is willing to use him as a stud. IMO, if one is a "Yorkie Breeder", they are striving to produce dogs that will be, in all definitions of the term, YORKIE...weight and size included.

[Sugar's Mom]

i am sure he is a sweeet, lovable dog but he is too big to be bred.

[yorkieusa]

I would give up the idea, if I were you. The rescues are already overloaded with big yorkies and some have been given up to rescue because they got "too big."

[MyTrixie143]

I am sure your boy is really sweet and beautiful and has alot of great qualities, but I would not breed him. He is by far too big. Not only will you have an impossible time finding a female for him, but finding a home for the puppies would also be a big challenge. Most people want the standard size yorkies not ones that are going to be alot bigger, and like someone said, I have seen alot of big yorkies end up in a shelter because they got too big.
Another thing to consider... You said your boy is very loving, sweet and gentle. If you want to keep him that way then don't breed him. If you breed him, chances are you will have a boy with a different disposition with only one thing on his mind, just ask several here that have a male that has been bred.

Neuter him and just love and enjoy having your boy as a sweet, lovable, good companion. He will be much happier this way and so will you!!

[DaisyMaesMom]

I would have to agree 100% with what everyone has already said. The best way to keep your sweet loving boy is to neuter him.

[Yorkie24U]

I'll have to agree with the majority also, neuter him and just love him for what he is and what he has to offer, UNCONDITIONAL LOVE !!

[newmommy]

heres my opinion, the standard is under 7 lbs. responsible breeders breed to better that standard along with other admirable qualities. A male should not be breed even at that until 2 years of age and all health testing has been done. a lot of people like the lines to be shown and a yorkie over 7lbs cannot be shown

[Dragonfly]

I'm sure your boy is handsome, BUT he really is to big to be breed if he is 15 lbs than you have to have a large female,If it was me I would love him just the way he is.

[SnowWa]

My dog is 10 pounds and absolutely darling. I think most of his weight is his rolly polly little body rather than his height ---but, he's definitely not fat.

When I got my him, I didn't even know anyone who had a Yorkie, but for some reason, lately people have literally been coming out of the woodwork wanting to breed with my dog.

I have never bred dogs and have never had any intention to breed this little dog. In fact, he was neutered the day before yesterday at one year old --- which was my intention all along.

However, even though I wouldn't have bred him - I have given his size and the possibility of breeding him some thought.

What amazes me - is that so many of you here have tiny little Yorkies - weighing 1 1/2, 2, 3, and 4 pounds, and you think they are the cutest, most desirable little things in the world......and many of you are even breeding these little dogs. So - why - if a dog is 2 or 3 pounds over the standard - is it such a problem (if they are being bred to go into loving homes - as pets)? This certainly is a very desirable size for many families with children, other pets, etc.

Sooooooooooooo many people have said to me, "If I ever get a Yorkie, I want the one the size of your dog. He's so darling. He's so cute. His size is just perfect."

AND - what about so many of you who have mixed breeds - Part Yorkie and part another little breed. When you come on YT with your pictures, etc., everyone goes crazy and thinks they are darling and wants one of them. They are darling little pets.

My vet said that it's a misnomer - not absolutely true - that a Yorkie male should be bred to a larger female. He reminded me that with most purebreds, the male is almost always the larger of the two - and sometimes quite a bit so. He said, he has rarely had problems delivering any puppies (of any breed) for this reason.

********** I am very much against breeding very tiny Yorkies and breeding to deliberately get smaller and smaller Yorkies. We all know that this is irresponsible - and we don't even have to go over all the reasons why it is.

But - I think if you have a larger Yorkie and want to breed it - it's your dog, it's your business, and if you want to do it -- go ahead and do it. There is no doubt that you'll have wonderfully healthy little dogs that will be wonderful pets. Look for a dog near the same size as yours - and be sure that you can find good homes for the little puppies you will have.

There are many other faults that a lot of our dogs have other than their size. (I know - because I see all the pictures here on YT). I see dogs that are too small being bred, dogs that aren't healthy being bred, dogs with long backs, roach backs, short legs, bad coats, and every other thing in the world being bred. So - if a good looking, healthy, little Yorkie comes along that is 2 or 3 pounds over the standard - and you want to bred it - why not!!!!!

If you're breeding for show dogs and you're a breed purist - that's one thing -but very few of us have Yorkies of that quality.

Remember - I love my dog's size - and a lot of people want one just like him.
He's a wonderful, happy, healthy, affectionate, playful little pet.

PS: Only because it's interesting - my dog's mother weighed 12 pounds and his father 4 1/2 pounds. He has a brother (from the same litter) that weighs 5 pounds and another that weighs 6 pounds. Go figure!

Carol Jean

[Lorraine]

Originally Posted by yorkieusa

I would give up the idea, if I were you. The rescues are already overloaded with big yorkies and some have been given up to rescue because they got "too big."

You are absolutely right and one of the best arguments to have this Yorkie altered. PLease, there are enough loving pet quality pets that come up when breeding two lovely championed parents. Breeding something like a 15 lbs Yorkie should never be considered.

[doortego]

I wouldn't breed him either. For several reasons, most important of which is I wouldn't want to run the risk of not having the same sweet pet to love afterwards.

And this will probably be unpopular but due to the pet population that we currently have, I feel like only the truly exceptional dogs of any breed should be bred. There are just too many dogs that are killed accidently, not cared for, abused, turned in to shelters and euthanized.

I believe that responsible pet owners have their pets neutered, love them & care for them all their lives.

I am just appalled when I hear of people that have had this dog for several years, made them a part of their family & then just decide they don't want them anymore.

I know I tend to put too many human attributes to our pets, but I just can't imagine what must go through their little heads when someone they love takes them for a nice ride in the country and then puts them out & drives off. It literally breaks my heart.

Casual pet ownership should not be encouraged. We can't just love them when they are little & cute. We need to be there for the cataracts as well.

Sorry didn't mean to lay a sermon on you. I'm just concerned about the future welfare of the animals that we bring into this world.

[Lorraine]

Originally Posted by doortego

I wouldn't breed him either. For several reasons, most important of which is I wouldn't want to run the risk of not having the same sweet pet to love afterwards.

And this will probably be unpopular but due to the pet population that we currently have, I feel like only the truly exceptional dogs of any breed should be bred. There are just too many dogs that are killed accidently, not cared for, abused, turned in to shelters and euthanized.

I believe that responsible pet owners have their pets neutered, love them & care for them all their lives.

I am just appalled when I hear of people that have had this dog for several years, made them a part of their family & then just decide they don't want them anymore.

I know I tend to put too many human attributes to our pets, but I just can't imagine what must go through their little heads when someone they love takes them for a nice ride in the country and then puts them out & drives off. It literally breaks my heart.

Casual pet ownership should not be encouraged. We can't just love them when they are little & cute. We need to be there for the cataracts as well.

Sorry didn't mean to lay a sermon on you. I'm just concerned about the future welfare of the animals that we bring into this world.

thank you thank you, thank you.
I do breed which could bring some criticism but also show my dogs here in Canada. Breeding is relatively limited and new potential owners are screened to the point they are rude to me if I do not deem their home and schedule suitable. Most pups are usually 5 or 6 months old or more before I do find that right home or rather they find me. If finding the right home becomes a problem, they stay here and I will not breed.
Any dog or puppy I sell or rescues I place are assured a home back with me if the new owner cannot keep it at anytime in the animals lifetime.