 Breeding Age? Recommendations
Hello Everyone,
I have a 6 year old female yorkie, never had puppies, full AKC pedigree, etc.
I have been seriously considering breeding her since she was a pup, but just got too scared. I have been thinking that I'm ready, but concerned about her age. Her breeder said that she is not too old, but would not provide a stud after this next heat because of her age. The breeder, and I, want her to have her have pups because she is so pretty, and just an exemplary example of a yorkie, but, while I would LOVE more than anything for puppies, I am concerned first and foremost with her health and complications. Would it be highly unadvisable to breed her this late? What sort of complications are likely/potential to arise? Are dogs similar to humans where after 40 the incidence of c-section is imminent and complications are likely? Would it still be safe to breed her?
My question is, is she already too old to even consider? She is in perfect health other than being slightly overweight, which we would work on before her next heat (in March). She is perfect breed standard, and just the most beautiful yorkie that I, and many others have ever seen.
I would love her to have puppies but I am a nervous-nelly and don't want to do anything that would be unfair to her.
Thank yoU in advance for your advice/commentary. |