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Courtney Durham · 07-23-2007, 06:15 AM

Hello all, I've just recently found YT and it couldn't be at a better time! I have 1 female (Lanie) 5lbs, 4oz who will be 3 in Sept and my husband and I have decided to finally breed her for the first time. She started her cycle last Sat (7/14) and we tried to bring the stud who is about 4.5lbs around her yesterday evening. She really didn't want anything to do with him and my mother-in-law who breeds poodles suggested that either my husband or I "slightly hold" Lanie down for the first time. Is this a good suggestion? Is that what ppl normally have to do for the female's first time??? I'm all so new at this and I'm afraid of her getting hurt...Any suggestions?

Also, is this the right time during her cycle for me to try and breed her?? How much longer will I have? I could tell last night that she was still bleeding, and I've been told that I would need to make sure that they hooked up at least 3 times but no more then 4 since she is so small and it's her first time.

Thanks for the help!
Courtney

07-23-2007, 06:15 AM	#1
Courtney Durham YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Crosby, TX Posts: 4	First Time Breeder Hello all, I've just recently found YT and it couldn't be at a better time! I have 1 female (Lanie) 5lbs, 4oz who will be 3 in Sept and my husband and I have decided to finally breed her for the first time. She started her cycle last Sat (7/14) and we tried to bring the stud who is about 4.5lbs around her yesterday evening. She really didn't want anything to do with him and my mother-in-law who breeds poodles suggested that either my husband or I "slightly hold" Lanie down for the first time. Is this a good suggestion? Is that what ppl normally have to do for the female's first time??? I'm all so new at this and I'm afraid of her getting hurt...Any suggestions? Also, is this the right time during her cycle for me to try and breed her?? How much longer will I have? I could tell last night that she was still bleeding, and I've been told that I would need to make sure that they hooked up at least 3 times but no more then 4 since she is so small and it's her first time. Thanks for the help! Courtney