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Originally Posted by alishasmom  I asked a friend why she didn't breed her westy, who is now a senior. She told me that she never did because she would end up owning 4 to 7 dogs. She would never be able to let go of the litter. After that conversation, I had thought of the possibilities of breeding trixie with the only porpoise of keeping the pups, because I want to have about four yorkies, in the house. I think her mother had only a couple, but what happens if she has seven!!! I have another 6 months to think about that. what do you think? |
I would think long and hard on breeding your girl. These are some of the questions I would ask myself: Could I live with myself if my girl died during whelping or a c-section? Could I live wth myself if I lost the entire litter? What if my girl needed a c-section and then ended up loosing the litter? Is my girl a good representation of the breed and where can I find a quality stud? Can I afford a stud fee and a c-section and possibly shipping my girl to the stud? Will I be able to stay up day and night/take time off work if I loose my girl during whelping or she wont take care of the pups and have to hand raise the litter?
Just some things to think about!! Sometimes its safer and cheaper to buy a Yorkie than to whelp and raise a litter.
I am glad you are asking 6 months in advance!! Best of luck on your decision!!