We have had quite a few posts that deal with breeding your female. You need to evaluate your female and see if she is breeding quality. Make a list of all the things (traits) that do not meet the yorkie standard. These are called faults. Every dog has faults- some are so severe that the dog should not be used for breeding. Ok you have made your list. What you do is look for a male that does not have the same faults as your female. If you breed your gal to a male who has the same problems (faults) then you are increasing the genetic likelyhood of giving those same problems to the puppies. A nice personality or that your dog is quick to learn tricks is not a good reason to breed your dog. This is helpful but should be the basis of your decision.
I will need a copy of your gal's pedigree and her vet records and a bruicellosis test. I also ask for a progersterone test to evaluate where she is in her cycle.
I need to see a copy of your dogs registration and make a copy for my records.
Depending on the stud dog owner- you will either pay a fee to breed to the male or will agree to giving the male owner the pick of the litter. Contract will state how many puppies constitute a litter and how long they will guarantee a live litter. For example - I guarantee the litter for seven days. This means if all your puppies die before the 8th day after being born -I will rebreed your female at the 4 next heat for no extra money paid. If your puppies die after the 8th day I do not owe you a rebreeding or do not owe you a refund. I ask to have first chance at any puppies that you intend to sell. I also state that puppies can not be gave to thier new owners before 12 weeks of age.
Each stud owner will have thier own contract and may make changes to it depending on the situation.
Hope this gives you a little more insight |