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Originally Posted by wildcard  I took a look at the website for the kennel where you purchased your dog. Although I am sure your baby is a wonderful friend and companion, I would strongly advise against breeding him regardless of what health testing you were to do. I am not trying to be snobbish or mean, but the yorkies on that site are not what I would consider to be breeding quality. The idea of breeding dogs is to get as close to the ideal dog described in the breed standard and also maintain the health of the dogs. The yorkies behind your baby are not of a type that advances the goal of approaching the ideal envisioned by the standard. Owners of female yorkies that are truly of a quality that should be bred will not ask to use your boy for stud purposes. I would treasure your baby as the terridic pet I am sure he is, and at an appropriate age I would have him neutered and would not breed him at any point before that. He can be your best friend and admired by all without needing to reproduce. I hate to be so negative, but I also feel the need chime in on health not being the only factor when deciding whether to breed a dog. |
You worded that very well, polite and honest. I have to agree with advice and observations that you have stated here.