The issue of the size of the dams is certainly to be considered. BUT, there is at least one post on almost every thread about deciding to breed or not, that points out how far back in the ancestry the parents go for the characteristics of their get. I do have to agree with those who have said to spay the larger girls..the genes that divide to give these babies their uniqueness do not divide down the middle so that each puppy gets equal numbers-the small will off-set the large is what some believe. Well, it AIN't so!! And, when we know from the gitgo that at best we are using oversized pet quality female breeding stock, we cannot hope to produce Yorkies of quality. This is not directed at the person who started this thread but it is something any responsible pet owner will take these into consideration.
Money is certainly of interest in these breedings. If not, the puppies would have been kept to altering age and after surgeries are done, give the puppies to family and friends. The puppies that are already here will make wonderful family pets given their size. After researching the breed, educating oneself about the lines, genetics and all phases of breeding then an educated decision can be made as to whether or not to breed. JMHO. |