To all of you, Thanks a lot for your advise. I did indeed have the sperm checked and he has good swimmers. Also, I discovered he was 5 years old and not six. He is a darling boy. One thing I was not happy about was the length of his nose. Right sharp for a good Yorkie. He has a great back line and is a lighter steel blue and lovely gold. He is 3.4 pounds. Another concern I had was his missing teeth. His owner had to have some serious dental work done for him. He is fine now and on the proper nutricional food and regular dental care.
After careful consideration and conversations with my own Vet, I declined the offer for him. My little man is quite territorial with me and his little women. I simply did not want to risk anyone getting hurt or being unhappy. I have to consider my ongoing budjet and the level of care I provide for my fur kids. I spoil them awful and I have large vet bills because I partner with my Vet in my little breeding program. All my pups are checked three times before adoption. They have all medical proceedures done by my Vet. I want that professional paper trail and record of every part of their development. It costs, as all us breeders know. I also groom and borad my pups for my owners. This is a service I only offer my pup owners and it takes professional equipment and safe activities and areas.
It would break my heart if the two boys got into it and one of the tiny guys got hurt. It is not worth the risk for me. I am still on the look out for a nice little AKC stud for my 6 pound Willow Eve. I am in Virginia but have not found a decent stud here. So if anyone knows of one pretty close, let me know. Willow is a bit long in her body, so a good stud must have a nice standard back line, like my Gizzy, to be considered, as well as all the other regular stuff. HA! Thanks again!
Jennie |