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YorkieRose · 03-08-2005, 06:04 PM

Most will say it is too old for a first breeding and it is 90% of the time..BUT I have learned no matter what is said some people are going to breed..so this is my opinion..for what it is worth.
Your female needs to be spayed whether she is bred or not..if you have a good vet who will be there for you after hours etc..you might chance a breeding. I would do it if I had a vet who spays at the same time they do a c-section, mine does..if not I would not put my female through it..two surgeries are one too many for me.
Her size and health are a factor...I would have blood and urine tests done to see how her kidneys are doing. Heart must be strong. Not over or under weight. At last 5 pounds or more..more is better at 6 1/2yrs. Under 5 pounds..NO way I would chance it at her age. Needs good muscle tone..a fat, lazy bitch will be nothing but trouble for you..no matter the age. Not fair to her.
Use a good stud, one who is used regular, good sperm count. Fed her well, but do not over feed and under or over exercise her. I would put her on an antibotic after the breeding for 7 days..older females tend to get infections when bred later.
When all goes well, breeding a litter is a joy. When all goes wrong, it is heartbreak beyond words.

03-08-2005, 06:04 PM	#2
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	too old.. Most will say it is too old for a first breeding and it is 90% of the time..BUT I have learned no matter what is said some people are going to breed..so this is my opinion..for what it is worth. Your female needs to be spayed whether she is bred or not..if you have a good vet who will be there for you after hours etc..you might chance a breeding. I would do it if I had a vet who spays at the same time they do a c-section, mine does..if not I would not put my female through it..two surgeries are one too many for me. Her size and health are a factor...I would have blood and urine tests done to see how her kidneys are doing. Heart must be strong. Not over or under weight. At last 5 pounds or more..more is better at 6 1/2yrs. Under 5 pounds..NO way I would chance it at her age. Needs good muscle tone..a fat, lazy bitch will be nothing but trouble for you..no matter the age. Not fair to her. Use a good stud, one who is used regular, good sperm count. Fed her well, but do not over feed and under or over exercise her. I would put her on an antibotic after the breeding for 7 days..older females tend to get infections when bred later. When all goes well, breeding a litter is a joy. When all goes wrong, it is heartbreak beyond words.