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Originally Posted by Mardelin  You're on your way to good start.
Read the YTCA code of ethics and conduct. Go to breeding and whelping seminars. Learn everything about the structure of the yorkie. YTCA has an illustrated standard of the yorkshire terrier that you can purchase. Study it. Investigate and study pedigrees.
A gurantee can be 1, 2, 5 or even a lifetime. What is more important is what is in the contract/gurantee.
There is an article that describes what makes a great breeder. There are different stages and some never achieve it.
Make sure that when you begin your breeding program that you begin with the best foundation your money can buy.
You mentioned showing and showing your dog is for the purpose of gaining aprroval of your breeding stock. I personally perfer not to breed a dog unless it has been Championed.
If you haven't already find a mentor, one that has a good track record in the dog world.
Some start breeding prior to showing and others don't breed until they've shown for a few years. I personnaly didn't begin until I championed 3 dogs.
But, as you say learn everything you can. |
Thank you this is a good answer for everyone who thinks about breeding.