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Originally Posted by Courtney Durham  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 |
Season time for a yorkie is as follows (this is an average).
1. 1 Week coming in - Swelling.
2. 2nd Week - Showing Color (blood)
3. 3rd week - Coming out and breeding time (usually best breeding time beginning on the 10th day from the onset of showing color. Breeding once every other day; 2 or 3 times.
Yes, both male and female should be held during the mating process. A first time female can hurt a male, especially during the tie and ruin his studding career. A first time male usually has to be taught on how to stud.
Breeding Toy breeds requires a little more assisstance and care than larger breeds.
A bit off the subject. Waiting to breed a female for the 1st time until she is 3 years of age can put your female's life in danger.
I'm assuming that you've done all the required preliminary tests on these 2 dogs and they both are an excellent representation of the standard, with great pedigrees.