What schatzie said about her breeder friend.. all the work, emotions and energy is VERY true.. My kids are grown and married and I can tell you raising yorkies is harder than raising kids. It IS a 24/7 job and when you have to supplement puppies every two hours everynight for a week or two and then take care of kids during the day it could be a real challenge and either the dogs or the kids will suffer. If you have to take one in difficult labor in the middle of the night to the emergency vet, will you have someone to stay with the children and will you have the money to pay a $500 to $1000 emergency bill. I haven't had a vacation since I started breeding because I don't have anyone I can trust with my dogs to know what to do in an emergency.
Breeding is not easy by anymeans. I am not trying to discourage you from doing it but I want you to be realistic in making decisions to do so.
Another thing with yorkies is sometimes you get two alpha females and they will fight.
So you need space to keep them separated.. Also when they have pups they will need a quiet place away from the others.
These are just some of the basics that I can think of off hand. |