As a breeder I think that more than the size of the parents you need to look at both the geno type and pheno type of the male & female. Here is what I have found over the years: .
1. Line breeding you should produce smaller puppies.
2. Out crossing will produce larger puppies.
3. Consider breed type when choosing the pair
4. Over all quality is a must
5. Height and length are just as important as weight. You want a nice square compact yorkie.
6. Always take the pedigree into consideration! Putting two dogs together without knowing the genetics behind them and health issues could be a disaster.
7. Just when you think you have it figured out...try again :-) |