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Originally Posted by Dawn Arnold  She is referring to tinies she did state the AKC standard does not refer to yorkies as teacup or tinies but as up to 7 lbs. I can tell you she breeds them only if 4 lbs not smaller and it depends on your lines and if you know whats behind them. Also depends on the pelvic area not just the weight. She has never had a c/section. Also her friend who has all show yorkies and champions is the person that taught her. I don't know anything about Yorkie breeding but I can tell you I had many more C/sections in dachshunds. Not always tinys either its just something that seems to be more common in dachshunds than some breeds.
In my c/sections I rarely last a puppy and never a mother. I was right there with them and knew when to head to the vet. |
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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88 Even dawn said she breeds under 5 pounds because she tried to make excuses for it. |
Here is her post as quoted above. Pelvic ring is absolutely key for free whelping.
That is not an excuse but a fact. Another fact not having a C section with multiple litters over the years is a rather positive fact for this breeder and this breed. Of course IMO.
What is behind the lines is another important consideration, not an excuse. How her mother grandmother and great grandmother were as breeders is important. What size of pups they threw(the mother controls the size of the puppies), number in the litter(s), uterine wall elasticity and health and her being in prime physical shape to handles the rigors of the labour. There is a whole darn more to deciding to breed a female than physical traits, testing, temperament and such. Key is will she be a "good mother" to the puppies. Some females just should never have puppies, and we try are darn best to understand if this lass is one prior to breeding her. Of course IMO.
A brief perusal of the Ytca's Code of Ethics and Conduct does not mention any restriction on breeding females under 5lbs. I found that one interesting.
You gals know all about this Internet searching, tagging what-ever thing, this thread is not to be a review of a breeder which is not the OP but oh my gosh an OP that has not yet come back to post again.