|
What size????????? What is the recommended size for breeding? Min and Max. And what size do you think a 23 week pup that weighs 2lbs and 1oz? I was told that she would weigh about 4-5 lbs and I don't see how.:confused: |
Minimum size for a female is about 5 lbs. Even at 5 lbs though, a female may still be too small for breeding if she has a small bone structure. And unless she is a good representation of the breed standard, most reputable breeders would not breed her regardless of size. For a male, the size is much smaller. You would want to breed a smaller male with a larger female. Even a small male should not be bred if he is a "runt" of a litter and has larger parents. And the standard for either yorkie is up to 7 lbs. So, I wouldn't breed one larger. The above is just a generalization and one of the reputable breeders on here could help you more. |
What size do you think that 23 weeks and 2 lbs 1oz will be as an adult? |
My growth chart estimates her adult weight at 2.5 pounds. If you were wanting to be a breeder she would be way too small to breed. She could have along growth period but I would put money on her never reaching close to 5 pounds. |
I would never breed a female udner 5 pounds. However, you have to consider more than just the size of the dog you are breeding. The size and other characterisitcs of the other dogs within the line play an important role as well. |
You shouldn't breed a girl less than about 5lbs from what I've read. There are other factors too but it's seems to be a good rule of thumb. My Zoe was 2lbs 10oz at 12weeks and she is just a smidge under 5lbs at 10 months so I would have to agree that I think your baby will probably never reach 5lbs either. |
Quote:
|
Quote:
|
puppy Your Yorkie is nearly 6 months and barely 2 pounds..you will be lucky to get her to 3...as to breeding size, she should have been that weight at 10 weeks at least...if a breeder sold her to you for breeding, you need to contact them... |
size If a bitch is at least 5 pounds, using a 5 to 7 pound stud is perfectly fine. |
I stand corrected... Well actually, I KNOW that a larger male can be used, but I was speaking in terms of generality aimed at an inexperienced breeder. I would hate to think of using a larger male if you haven't really researched all of the things that can and do go wrong. |
Quote:
|
What many fail to realise that both the female and male's genetic background congribute to the offspring.... I have a female that in her showing Hay Day was 6 1/2 pounds and larger boned, her sire barely 4 pounds (a Johnnie Handsome son). I bred her with a 6 1/2 pound male produced offspring on the smaller side with fine bones....the next breeding I bred her with a male that was just under 5 pounds, but very fine boned.....She produced medium boned pups that now are now between 5 and 6 pounds.....he also produced another litter that weights range between 6 and 7 pounds..So, it's how all the genetics shake up when putting 2 together. Even repeating a breeding will not give you what was produced before. |
Quote:
This is definitely true. Mikayla is a solid 7 lbs, 2 ounces and she was bred with a 3 lb male the first time. She had three puppies, all are now between 6 and 7 lbs. Her second litter she was bred with a 5 lb male. She had 2 pups (one died during birth) and the one that lived (a boy) is now 3 lbs at 7 months. Brooklyn is 6 lbs, 10 ounces and her first litter she was bred with a 3 1/2 lb male and had 5 puppies, Sophie (mine) and her brother were the biggest in the litter, and they both weigh 3 1/2 lbs now at 7 months...their 3 little sisters are 2 lbs, 2 1/2 lbs and 3 lbs. |
Mary Mary..never a truer statement was spoken....you can have an exceptional litter of pups, repeat the same breeding and get a total opposite type/look.. Rini and I tried to "make" another Jesse...nothing ever came close to him..LOL |
| All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:42 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright ©2003 - 2018 YorkieTalk.com
Privacy Policy - Terms of Use