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Originally Posted by archatdz  What I find funny is that there is no guarantee that a 5 lb female is even structurally sound as a breeding female either.
Society is so hooked up on weights. Hey, let's toss around the word teacup. I can have a 10" dog that is emaciated, skin and bones weighing 3lbs (ooh, a teacup!!), or a 6" dog that is overweight at 10lbs. Doesn't mean either one of them is healthy, or structurally sound to whelp a litter of puppies!
This girl is a hard keeper. I can't force her to eat. I've tried. At one point she may have been 4.5lbs, heck may even 3.5lbs depending on her cycle. As the ad reads: Current weight. Yes, she was weighed after she had her last litter of free whelped puppies.
As I previously mentioned, she was properly vetted, and my vet had NO concerns about me breeding her, so again, who are you to judge? You don't want to chance it, don't. But don't judge me. You don't know me. I would never put my animals at risk. Period. |
Not being judgmental, but to offer my opinion:
Yes, some tiny girls can free whelp, and some girls of size may have problems. That being said, you have to draw the line somewhere and, for Yorkies, a minimum weight of 5 pounds for a breeding dam is the general rule, along with other considerations.
Even though your girl free whelped for you using your stud, who is to say she will again with a different stud? For that matter, she could have problems whelping even with the same stud.
The bottom line is that you are offering (and pricing) an underweight 3 year old girl for breeding. The risks are higher in a small girl for pregnancy and whelping issues. At the least, it is more taxing on a smaller girl, which is itself a health concern. Anyone considering this girl must factor all that in.
My vet once recommended my breeding a 3 1/2 pound girl I had. No, thanks, but she was placed in a pet home. Just because a vet says it's okay doesn't make it a good idea.
You have very good looking dogs and I'm sure the little girl would make a great pet.