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Originally Posted by misskate  Sounds as if you know your stuff when it comes to breeding. I have a question. What is the age limit for a female. I am still showing my three and a half year old and would like to breed her this winter. She will be very close to four. Is that too old to risk it? What is your experience in that area? |
If your bitch hasn't been bred by now I wouldn't recommend it. First breeding should be between 18 months and prior to 3 years. Reason is that by 3 years of age, her bones are set. You may be taking a risk after 3 years of age. This is why you see exhibitors showing and attempting to champion their females early and you very rarely see a female yorkie being Specialed. We want to get their best breeding years in and of course we cut them down prior to whelping.
Usually quit breeding them by 5 years of age.