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Originally Posted by DorkyYorkies  So would this be bad to do or would it be ok? |
Anytime you breed, whether it is line breeding, inbreeding or outcrossing, there are risks. Most people line breed if they are sure of their lines, know the weakness and strengths. With line breeding you are more likely to get consistency in type. If you have certain faults in your lines that need improvement then you would outcross to try and improve those faults. You would need to study the Yorkshire Terrier standard and honestly evaluate your breeding stock. First you have to start with sound stock, those that conform close to what the Yorkie standard outlines and then your try to improve your lines. An example would be if your Yorkie has improper coat, say cottony coat. You would not want to keep breeding cottony coats because that would not be improving your lines. You would want to breed to a silky coat. You would not want to breed dogs with common faults because that would just set those faults in your line.
Here is a little article that explains about the different types of breeding and the advantages and disadvantages of each:
Breeding Methods