Just to give you something else to think about.... The stud fee if you are able to find one, wii probably be between $500-$1000. Then vet fees for testing as well as visits for mom after the breeding and then follow up visits after the delivery, visits for the pup or puppies after they are born & for the first 2 sets of shots (at least) all of which will probably cost at least another $500. Then add in you whelping supplies - at least another $200 if you go the cheap route, Now you are at somewhere between $1200-$2000 and that is with no complications. Add in a c-section and it will probably run between $1000-$2000. I don't know your work schedule, but you should also plan to miss a week or two of work, at least and remember that it's like have a newborn, you need to be up every few hours checking on things. Since you are planning to give any additional puppies away, this means that your one puppy could cost as much as $4000+ and that is for an unregistered puppy. Breeding yorkies can be very rewarding if you go about it the right way but it's not inexpensive especially when you do it right. Personally, I would not breed an unregistered dog but you have to make your own decision. Just be sure to do plenty of research and make sure that you are well prepared.... |