[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by Ashsteg

well i dont really wanna get fim fixed b/c i want to stud him out. has any of yall ever done that ? or should i get him fixed ?

What are your reasons for wanting to stud him out?

Breeding is a huge responsibility. There are so many things that must be done before you breed him. He would need health testing done by a specialist to make sure he isn't passing on any genetic defects (tests for heart, eyes, ears, liver, patellas, STDs etc for both the male and female). He should also be evaluated by a dog show judge or knowledgeable breeder to make sure he meets the standard and is of quality to breed. You should also know the lines that the male and female both come from well...sizes of the dogs in their pedigree, quality, health, free whelpers, etc. Then you're going to be responsible for someone else's dog for about a week while she is being bred. Also, if you breed your male, he will most likely always have that stud attitude...humping and marking everything in site. Breeding is a lot of work and responsiblity. It requires a lot of knowledge of the yorkie breed and genetics to do it the right way. Yorkies are being so overbred right now...so many don't even look like yorkies anymore..and so many yorkies have too many health problems.

The best option will most likely be neutering him. Many vets will neuter at 16 weeks if he is over 2lbs. I recommend neutering him as early as you can. Doing so should keep him from ever marking and should stop humping. He will also be a happier and healthier dog. You will eliminate his risk of testicular cancer and other health issues like an enlarged prostate. Intact males also have a higher risk of aggression. A male can also smell a female in heat up to a mile away and may do anything to get to her..they can be escape artists. He may escape out of your house/yard and get hit by a car trying to get to a female. He may also quit eating when a female is around.