[Katiecat84]

Good Morning! I am hoping to start breeding in 4 years when my youngest child begins Kindergarten. I am inspired to breed Yorkshire Terriers because of my intense love of the breed, I am still trying to decide if I am thick skinned enough to handle putting an animal I love in danger to bring puppies into the world, and I'm still not sure, but I feel an intense desire to better the breed and produce babies that have every fine quality we all love in the Yorkie. I have much experience whelping, bottle/tube feeding and raising orphans as I have volunteered as a foster for my local shelter for years, so I understand the peril these new Mommas & little ones can face. In the meantime I am reading as much information as I can to ensure my first litter and Momma would have the benefit of my education behind them. What books would you as an experienced breeder recommended for me to purchase? I am also very interested in understanding how to read and decipher AKC pedigrees to ensure a good match, and how to access health history on parents/granparents of my Dam & Sire. I am currently trying to locate a breeder in a 45mi radius that I am impressed with, but no such luck yet. If you are within 45min of WACO tx and would be generous enough to mentor me I would love to speak with you. Thank you in advance for any and all help, I appreciate all of your time!