I wouldn't consider breeding a bitch past 6 years of age but that is me. I would myself probably retire a bitch from breeding at 5 to 5 1/2. It is my personal belief the bitch has done her job and should spend the rest of her life living as a pet in someone's lap living the life of luxary. I know as a human I wouldn't want to have kids after kids so why would I want to put that on my yorkie? I will breed back to back and then skip a season. I also personally wouldn't let the bitch have more than 4 litters at the most. I feel too much for a toy dog. I, also, believe if the bitch has to have a c-section I would only put her through that twice and not any more than that as I do strive to have free whelpers.
This is my thoughts and practices when I do breed.
Donna
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