[mypreciouspups]

Originally Posted by YorkieRose

These things are not so black and white to me..size is one factor among may in regards to what is suitable for breeding.
In my eyes, pedigree is first...you need a quality gene pool to dip into in order to get quality puppies of any breed.
Confirmation runs neck and neck with pedigree...a bitch who may run in the 8 or 9 pound range, with an excellent pedigree, silk coat of proper color, erect ears, bite, good structure and temperament can be an excellent asset to a breeding program. A quality stud of superior pedigree can correct a size fault rather easily...also a coat fault, color etc..but if you breed a bitch with a size fault and no pedigree to draw on, then you are expecting her to perform a miracle and that is not fair to her or the breed.

The size of the frame is far more important then the actually pounds...a solid, compact 7 pound frame may carry 8..and a long, lanky 9 pound frame, may carry 7..I will take the 8 pound, solid, compact frame bitch.

Your are so good at your posts on breeding..I enjoy reading them ever so much... thanks for the great post....anne