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Originally Posted by chachi I never told Heather how she can breed. I said I dont agree with her breeding practices and I dont. When I first made My comment I had no idea the breeder was a yorkietalk member either |
You did write:
"That is a very unretrable breeder
(sic) to breed a mom that small and then to even breed her to a male who is bigger than the female"
"Any ethcal
(sic) breeder would tell you that you dont
(sic) breed females that small and you you
(sic) dont
(sic) breed with a larger male. I feel sorry for your female"
"5 lbs is an accetable
(sic) size to breed but you never breed to a larger male no matter what size they are."
We all have our own opinions and even the expert breeders have differing opinions -- but they are just opinions. It causes problems when people issue
edicts like only one opinion could possibly be right. Some things are set -- like the breed standard -- but the minimum weight to breed, the maximum differential in sire and dam -- those things are not set in stone. One reason they are not set in stone is that it does depend on a case by case basis. Bone structure is more important than actual weight and that is so subjective it would be difficult to put into words. But a vet should be able to examine a 3.5 to 4 pound female and decide if she is capable of carrying a healthy litter to term. The mother of my little Sadie is 4 pounds and has delivered 3 healthy litters.
I have also read some interesting info on breeding to CORRECT problems that might be in a line. I bet that would open a can of worms here. It is along the lines of the post about breeding a red leg into her program to get the rich color (I think that is the quality that was enhanced -- I might have that wrong). But sometimes two wrongs can make a right. I think this would have to be limited to a breeder that was really into genetics and KNEW what he/she was doing. But I found it interesting.
You have some very defined ideas about breeding, maybe you have decided that from your experience as a breeder. Others may have other experiences and come to different conclusions. Does not mean anyone is wrong just that all are entitled to their own opinions. My opinions are not even matured yet as I am just learning and have not bred Yorkies yet. There is so much to read and learn! Since it does not all agree, I will have to pick through and make the best decisions I can and then adjust as I have experience of my own.
Best to all!