[sweet_tikka]

So before you all start to judge and put me down... let me say, I am at the moment NOT a breeder. I have a neutered Pom, and a intact Yorkie female, that I literally just bought on Easter Sunday. You can just read the bold stuff if you're just wanting to quick reply and skip my story telling lol

She is seriously the most amazing dogs I've owned yet, minus the potty training we're going through haha. I've had 6 dogs in my 20 year old life, and personality wise none compare to her. She is obedient yet quirky and spunky and crazy, very outdoorsy unlike the little 3lb yorkies, loves fetch and tugowar! I have had some people interested in whether I plan on breeding her or not, and my answer to them: Nope.

But in reality, I would definitely consider a litter from her next fall after she turns 2 years old. She is only 8 months old now, and although I have seen a lot of 1-1.5yr old breeders on kijiji for sale that have already had two litters... this is NOT my plan for her. She is my pet, I love and adore her already she is our little princess! And I only want the best for her.

I do plan on spaying her, whether that be at 1 year old or after her first/only litter as I have no plan to be a full time or even part time breeder. So my questions are...

What is required prior to breeding... vaccines or shots needed?
Are there certain indicators that would show her to be a good candidate for breeding?
Are the death rates for puppies/mothers or "rotten" puppies high in yorkies?
When picking a sire/stud should I look for one that is definitely registered and that will even out the breed's standard qualities?
What is the average litter sizes?
What is the average costs for all the vet bills for the pregnancy and for the care of the puppies? [seperately... like pregnancy total=$xxxx and puppy upkeep total= $xxx from your own experiences]

Here's a little about Tikka... she is 8 months old, weighing in at 7lbs with beautiful colouring right now for her age and what is looking like a good silky coat, a little on the long bodied side and not quite teddy bear faced [which from reading the ACK/CKC standards is okay as their muzzle is to be medium legnth as is hers], but perfectly short/stocky legs. Non registered, came from registered parents though.

If she does not grow a full length coat we will definitely not breed her, as well as if she gets much bigger. Not because I don't think people wouldn't want the puppies, but because I do not want to breed puppies who carry poor traits according the the breeds standard... like growing to be 10+lbs, short coated, wiry/cotton hair, faces that are too long, standing too tall etc. Although I love Tikka no matter what she matures to look like!! <<Do you think that is reasonable/a good idea? I mean what if someone bought a puppy from me and then despite a spay/neuter contract breed the puppy anyways and passed on bad traits as far and the breed's quality/standard... right?


Hopefully this doesn't cause a bunch of drama or negativity... I just want the above questions answered and some opinions on the whole reason why I would decide not to breed her.