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Originally Posted by nitt001  Hi all....
we have a female yorkie ( Maisey) shes a very small terrier with a big personality, 14 month old and had her first season quite a few month ago, and we think shell be ready for her second season soon.
shes fit and healthy in every way.
so, we want to breed her but since this is our first time as well as hers...... any advice people...... we will probably be getting a stud for now, and want to do things right.
any things we should get in/ready
does the dog stay here and if so how long do we have the dog and well tell me what you know would be easier ...
thanks
nitt |
The very first thing you will need is to
find a mentor now, and to spend the
next 3-5 yrs studying up on breeding, assisting in a whelp or two, and have your breeding stock evaluated.
Whilst I know The Kennel Club is strangely silent on what health tests should be done for Yorkies, as you know or (should know) this breed does have some serious health concerns.
In the USA and Canada there are a series of tests that are done, which Debra elaborated on in her previous post.
Take some time to read through the Breeders Section, and the Sick and Emergency section to familiarize yourself with some of the horror stories that is often the result of poor breeding practices, and inexperience.
Take your time with this decision of yours, truly evaluate your reasons for breeding, the fitness of both yourself and your girl for this task.
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