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Originally Posted by Bluebells  I don’t mean to be unkind, but please don’t become what is commonly referred to as a “backyard breeder” or amateur breeder. You may have the very best of intentions in wanting to breed your cute little guy, but breeding is best left to knowledgeable people who are well-informed about both the standards of their chosen breed and the various costs (tangible and intangible) of breeding, raising and selling animals. As just one example of why you shouldn’t do it: do you know anything about the genetic background of your pup and what congenital defects he might pass on to any offspring? Even if he’s perfectly healthy himself, he could carry recessive genes for congenital issues that, if combined with the genes of the wrong female, could lead to puppies with severe issues.
I’m sorry if this sounds harsh. However, I’ve volunteered in animal rescue for many years, and I’ve seen far too many serious medical and behavioral issues that come from the habits of backyard breeders. In fact, my small yorkie, Jax, was a reject from a backyard breeder who continues to breed a pair of dogs whose offspring — statistically — have a one in four chance of having the same congenital vision loss that Jax has, and most of whose normal appearing offspring (sold for big $ to the unsuspecting public) carry the recessive gene for that condition.
And do, please, have your pup vaccinated for rabies. The risks from not doing so are far greater than any risks from vaccination. |
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Welcome to YT, and congrats on your new baby boy. Please leave breeding to the professionals. Breeding a small female can end in losing the mamma and the entire litter. In the breeding pair a reputable breeder will check genetic genes in both the male and female up to 10 generations back to ensure there are no medical issue that will be passed down to future puppies, this is a costly procedure that BYB (back yard breeders) fail to do. Breeding tiny dogs is dangerous.
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never hold a dog down on it's back. They are very vulnerable, defenseless in this position, this can cause your pup to fear you, that's not what you want. Humping is natural in young pups, it's a sign of dominance that you will want to correct, it can also happen when puppy gets over excited. Put him on the floor and give him a ball, nothing he can grab and hump.
In my county of Pennsylvania, core vaccines are Rabbis, distemper and lime, our groomers do not require Bordella vaccine, boarding them that shot would be required. My guy is 8 years old, I space out his shots 2 weeks apart, if there is a reaction to a vaccine I will know which one it was.
At 5.5 months you should start training him basic commands, sit, stay, leave it. If he is food motivated he will learn fast. Teach one command at a time spending no more then 5 to 7 minutes, longer then 7 minutes they are not focusing on you. You can train several times throughout the day, reward and happy praise when he gets it right.
Have fun with your wild child, they grow so fast.