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Originally Posted by JeanieK Hi I am thinking of getting into breeding Yorkies, and need all of the information I can get. How old should the female be, how many puppies is normal. Do they have less the first time, or doesn't it matter. I've read a variety of theories on how often to breed from twice a year to every two years. Should you quit breeding them after a certain age or number of times. I've had Yorkies before but have never bred them. My husband and I are retired and we thought this might be something we'd like to do. |
Hi and welcome to YT~
I've been breedign for only 3 years the best advise I could give is for you to find someone locally that breeds go and visit see how they do things talk to them about their breeding program. When you find someone that is responsible and ethical that you want to be just like someday chose that person or persons as your mentor(s). I have several. Each of them have good things to offer me. A mentor will be there or your for your first litter and with others along the way. Mentor's can help you pick your foundation, sometimes love is blind when starting out and we miss some of the obvious faults OR maybe you don't know what they are. A mentor will be able to answer the questions you pose above.
There are wonderful people on this forum so we are definitely a good back up
but first and foremost you need to get some help locally if you can. Also discuss breeding with yoru vet, get their opinoin on it. SOme vets do not support breeding..find a new one until you find one that dose. YOu need a mentor for health and genetic problems too.
Where do you live? Maybe we can suggest some breeders in your area that may be willing to mentor.
Best wishes!