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Originally Posted by gemy  Well Pets are just that Pets. Pets are not bred, they are meant to be loving companions to the families that adopt them.
If you are a breeder of any purebred dog, (and you are, given you have had one litter and orchestrated another breeding), then it behooves you to learn and educate yourself about the basic principles of breeding. If you had you would have realized even one "incomplete" tie could result in your female being pregnant.
It is NOT recommended for almost any breed of dog, to breed a five yr old female for their first time at this age. Complication risk is much higher due to a number of factors; inelasticity of the pelvic foramen, age of the ova = increased risk of faulty or flawed ova; increased risk of "c" section and it's resultant risk of complications of health to the dam, lack of milk, lack of interest in the mom to nurse, etc, etc.
You speak of nothing around the breed specific tests you have done on your breeding pair.
Are you willing to financially care for these potential pups over their lifetime? Should LS, LP, Leggs Perthe, and the many other health concerns of Yorkies rear their ugly head?
So personally I care for the well-being of not only your female, but her pups have the best chance for a healthy and happy life. |
You all have much knowledge about the breed, and your advice is appreciated, no one said I was "mad" at what I was hearing. Also this isnt my first time to breed, its my first time having a possibly pregnant 5 year old female. I have bred a yorkie before and it wasnt for money, or because I had no heart, it was because I loved my dogs personality and traits, so I wanted to have another one of her in the family, which was well accopmlished. People breed for different reason(which Im sure you know) they dont just breed for a show dog, Im breeding to keep a part of my dog that I have had for so long. I want to keep the bloodline in the family. My other yorkie I bred was spayed as soon as she could get spayed after her litter. I have not left the forum, I will be on here quit often for advice. Also all is well so far with her(as per the vet) She is very healthy and he has little concern for her. As for people talking about finances..thats a personal topic, I wouldnt be breeding if I did not have the finances, and costs associated with different problems I am well aware of, and can cover..I am not a dog owner that does not offer the proper veternarian care to my dogs. My yorkie goes to the vet every two months( sh has pet insurance through banfield its great!) Any more ADVICE is welcom, not ignorant criticism.
