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Originally Posted by gemy  Well seeing as you have already bred your bitch, I find your question interesting to say the least. |
Why, thank you. I'm glad my pondering interests you.
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Like the other poster here, I plan on breeding BRT;s not Yorkies, in furtherance of my goal I have spent 7 years studying, and showing, and competing, putting titles on my male, doing all the health checks necessary. My goal is to maintain the working qualities of our breed, and also their show qualities, with excellent health, and temperament.
I have now conducted judging seminars on this breed, and put together a web presentation on the conformation of this breed.
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Amazing! I'm impressed. You really do have the desire to "improve the breed" as they say. If I was in the market for a BRT, or had any questions about that breed you are the one I would ask!
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| The responsible reasons for breeding; at the best to improve the breed, at the minimum to maintain the breed standard. |
Definitely worth the bolded print!
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Whatever the size of your female is you put your female at risk when you breed her. You as the breeder need to provide health guarantees, and be prepared to support the owners of your dogs for life.
There are no short cuts to breeding responsibly. You literally carry the life of your female in your hands. You need to be prepared for that emotionally as well as financially.
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That is so true! It's truly amazing there are so many in the pet population given the risks involved in gestational heath and whelping, not to mention the health and forever-homing issues with new pups. Those bitches really are cash cows when you think of it. I mean, even if one is not breeding to make a profit, one stands to lose quite a lot if the bitch or the pups don't make it.