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Originally Posted by Magerita  Thank you for your concern. Please do not think that this was just a spur of the moment decision or that I haven't consulted with a vet before making the choice to breed her. I will also continue to stay in contact with my vet since I am new at this. I have posted on here since there are many who have bred and I would love to get any feed back on food or tips that have helped others. I would also love to have anyone share any experiences that they have learned from that i can avoid or use. As far as the health of my dog I will that up to the professionals. |
While vets are wonderful in keeping our dogs healthy. They are very unaware of each breeds standard. And unless very familiar with the yorkie breed, unaware with the diseases and genetic defects that plague our breed. The tests that are required prior to breeding.
As you mentioned you have no experience. Breeding if done correctly should only be done with the sole intention of improving the breed. Do so takes years of study. And breeding only the best respresentation of the breed.
Please find a mentor, one that is well versed in breeding yorkies. It is an expensive journey. The tests alone are well up into the $500.00 range. Whelping supplies and meds that are needed are another big expense. And of course having deep pockets should an emergency arise. Be prepared to give up a minimum of 12 weeks of your life.