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07-02-2005, 07:46 PM | #31 |
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| when docking tails I am always 3-5 days depending on their weights. An easy rule of thumb is shave the back of the tail where the brown ends and clip off 1/4-1/2" above the brown. I am not sure what others do but it works for me.
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07-02-2005, 07:48 PM | #32 |
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| Thanks, and I agree with you completely. If my baby was terribly ill, I wouldn't think of coming to my computer. I would be in the car on the cell to the vet. I have beat my vet to the office a couple of times. I just can't tell you all how much I appreciate all the advice you have given me, and I'm sorry if I hurt anyones feelings, I would never do that on purpose. Maybe I take things to personally sometimes.
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07-02-2005, 08:17 PM | #33 | |
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07-02-2005, 08:24 PM | #34 | |
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07-03-2005, 06:21 AM | #35 |
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| Wnalegria, don't stop putting information in! There are questions that need to be answered before they are needed or asked. Even if they are not to be applied for years it's always good to know. I think the hard part for beginning breeder is that they are afraid to ask, because of some breeders, not necessarily here, who always seem to be downtalking to you if you ask questions. They make you feel like you shouldn't breed because you don't know what your doing, well they all started somewhere, and if they didn't have help how did they do it? My main peeve is that you really should strive for a better puppy than you have parents, right? But then how come breeders put a spay/neuter clause on their puppies, aren't they good enough? Better than the parents they bred? I personally would but the same clause in because I wouldn't want my puppies being used for a breeding situation all the time. But I think that by screening your new parents you would know what they intend to do with the puppy. I love listening to all the good info here from all the long time breeders, just excuse us if we ask dumb questions, we just need to know. But I do agree, ask before you need to...
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07-03-2005, 07:40 AM | #36 |
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| Laura Laura Vets ask the breeder because they do not know the standard for each breed..plus, many breeders like a Yorkie tail a bit longer or shorter. I remove the last third, but have had pups born with very short tails or long one and had to adjust my third. Haven't you seen Yorkies with a Rottie docking..no tail left at all..just a stub? It is best if the vet asks to be safe..they can not put it back on. LOL You have to ask questions, how can you learn? I learn stuff all the time from other breeders here. I have alot of experince and hands on learning, but do not always know technical terms to relay..Kimberly and a few others do this so well. I will talk to you as if you were sitting at my kitchen table, others are more like an instructor..both ways are needed and both ways work. The only thing that does not work, is a person leaving or not posting when they have so much to add. Best wishes |
07-03-2005, 08:39 AM | #37 |
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| Thanks Pat! You are always kind and patient. I appreciate all the advice you have given me. I do feel like I need a lot of reassurance that I am doing the right thing for Zowie and my babies. Wnalegria, don't stop helping on my account. I need all the help I can get. I certainly don't think I know everything. You know, the more I learn - the more I know I don't know anything!
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07-04-2005, 11:02 AM | #38 | |
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07-04-2005, 01:36 PM | #39 | |
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07-24-2005, 09:07 AM | #40 |
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| Hello, new here and LOVE this site! I'm Lexy's mom and we're in Oklahoma. I've only been on for 20 minutes or so but already know I love this site. Info is easy to find and I don't hear anyone jumping down someone else's throat. That's refreshing. Lexy is 3 years old (5#) and expecting her 2nd litter in 2 weeks. First litter she had only ONE. I kept telling everyone it was a false pregnancy - she just didn't grow at all. But, this time she's definitely growing. This will/should be an average litter. We're excited. Her first baby weighed 5 1/2 oz at birth - that was a biiig boy! He grew so fast I was sure he was going to be a 10 pounder. But, guess it was just the fact that he got all the nourishment from her because he stopped at about 6#. I know what you mean about selling them. Had 2 $1000 offers on Scooter but instead we gave him to one of our sons and his family - 5 miles away. We're having a bit of a problem with some too soft stools. I am planning to switch her to boiled chicken breast and her kibble along with the vitamins she already takes. Does this sound right. Any other suggestions? Thanks from the Oklahoma PrairieGirl |
07-24-2005, 09:24 AM | #41 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA
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| Great topic I am really glad to see so much information for a person like me who knows nothing. I am interested in breeding my male yorkie because I would like to have one of his pups. I have heard many bad things about this though. Is it true that if he is breed once, his temperment will change forever? What are some sources that I could go to for research and information? |
07-24-2005, 11:38 AM | #42 | |
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07-24-2005, 06:45 PM | #43 |
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| My little mommie had diarrhea for 4 days straight about 2 weeks after the pups. I took her to the vet who had me stop feeding her for 24 hours. Then she gave me a prescription diet of chicken and rice - 4 cans. She was fine as soon as I quit feeding her. Next stool was semi solid, one after was fine. You might want to take her in to make sure she doesn't have worms or anything like that. The vet did do a stool check - it was fine. Good luck! My pups are 9 weeks old today - it has been so much fun. They are absolutely adorable!
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07-26-2005, 02:40 AM | #44 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Missouri
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| I have questions too. But I am not an inexperienced breeder. I have bred Poodles and Cocker Spaniels. I was not in the mind frame I am in now and I am very worried about doing the wrong thing. To me Yorkies seem more fragile. I am on more than one Yorkie forum and most of the time when I ask a question I feel like I am being yelled at. There is no way I am going to let the person I feel is yelling at me know that I feel like they are yelling at me. It is easy to misinterpet what is being said when you can't see the other persons face. And if you say the wrong thing because you think this person is yelling at you they might clam up just when they really had something you need. |
07-26-2005, 05:45 AM | #45 | |
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You must be prepared to love his just as much after you use him for breeding as before. What hurts my heart is when a loved boy will loose his home because of changes that his owner can not accept. He did not ask to be used for breeding his owner chose that for him. I use piddle pads in the house-but place a block of wood on several of them so the guys have something to hike the legs on works well they can have piddle contests. My pee pots who still want to piddle on things wear a belly band. | |
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