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FlDebra · 12-09-2006, 10:41 AM

From chachi: "5 lbs is an accetable size to breed but you never breed to a larger male no matter what size they are."

I am studying on this now. I have been reading what the seasoned breeders have published on this subject and it does not seem as though they all agree. Many say 4 pounds is fine for a breeding female. Some say 5 pounds. Some have other ideas. What they do all agree on though is that it depends on MANY factors and not just the weight. I could have a small boned 8 pounder that should not be bred. To just grasp on to one factor such as 5 pounds or over as a determination is not looking at the whole picture.

As for the male -- he is not that much larger than the female. I think the warning about a larger male is when you are looking at larger variations in size than that.

Leave it to the breeder along with their vet to determine what is healthy for their particular Yorkie.

12-09-2006, 10:41 AM	#21
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	From chachi: "5 lbs is an accetable size to breed but you never breed to a larger male no matter what size they are." I am studying on this now. I have been reading what the seasoned breeders have published on this subject and it does not seem as though they all agree. Many say 4 pounds is fine for a breeding female. Some say 5 pounds. Some have other ideas. What they do all agree on though is that it depends on MANY factors and not just the weight. I could have a small boned 8 pounder that should not be bred. To just grasp on to one factor such as 5 pounds or over as a determination is not looking at the whole picture. As for the male -- he is not that much larger than the female. I think the warning about a larger male is when you are looking at larger variations in size than that. Leave it to the breeder along with their vet to determine what is healthy for their particular Yorkie. __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard Last edited by FlDebra; 12-09-2006 at 10:45 AM.