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Beauand Bisous · 03-07-2008, 03:27 PM

I have a little 2 yr old, un-neutered male. He has already had a successful mate and I am now attempting to breed him again with a new female.

He is so not interested. Female is 6 yrs old, definitely in heat but he doesn't know her. He has spent the past day and a half with her and.....nothing.

Does he need more time? I just assumed hormones would take over and boom.

HELP

Ladyhawk · 03-07-2008, 03:37 PM

Apparently he doesn't think it's time. His nose knows when she ovulates and it knows when the eggs are mature and ready to be fertilized. My boy has never let me down, I trust his nose. You either missed ovulation or it needs more time. His nose will tell him when.

lisatodd · 03-07-2008, 03:37 PM

is she in standing heat? how many litters has she have?
6yrs old is a bit old in my opinion

bjh · 03-07-2008, 03:39 PM

Is the female at your home with the male? Are you keeping them separated except when you attempt to breed them? How long has the female been in heat?

Beauand Bisous · 03-07-2008, 03:44 PM

I have been taking the male to the females home. I have 4 yorkies here and I figure too much excitement for anything to happen.

First time female has ever been bred. She has been in heat for about 5 days

lisatodd · 03-07-2008, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Beauand Bisous

I have been taking the male to the females home. I have 4 yorkies here and I figure too much excitement for anything to happen.

First time female has ever been bred. She has been in heat for about 5 days

well there you go....

Beauand Bisous · 03-07-2008, 03:53 PM

I don't understand. Do you think she is too old or the timing is wrong

bjh · 03-07-2008, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beauand Bisous

I have been taking the male to the females home. I have 4 yorkies here and I figure too much excitement for anything to happen.

First time female has ever been bred. She has been in heat for about 5 days

It is best to bring the female to the males home. In my opinion it is risky breeding a female for the first time when she is 6 years old. I do not even attempt to breed until the female has been in heat at least 9 days.

Ladyhawk · 03-07-2008, 04:01 PM

I can't believe the owner of the female would do this to her gal. This would be like trying to have your first child at 50 years old, quite a difficult undertaking that would take alot of special care. This poor bitch is too old and the breeder far too inexperienced if she is trying to breed her on day 5. Your male knows better, he knows that it isn't time yet. Sounds to me like some more education and a younger bitch is needed.

BamaFan121s · 03-07-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Beauand Bisous

I don't understand. Do you think she is too old or the timing is wrong

Both. She IS too old to be having a first litter (or even a last litter for that matter) and she's only been in heat for 5 days.
Honestly, these are things the girl's owner should be WELL aware of if she is breeding her. These are basic principals of breeding that breeders need to have studied and gained knowledge of BEFORE breeding.
I would suggest that if your guy is stud material, you take him and seek him out a younger, more age appropriate lady.

Breny · 03-07-2008, 05:27 PM

My assumption would be that she just isn't quite ready. Most experienced males know when the right time is. Good luck!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beauand Bisous

I have a little 2 yr old, un-neutered male. He has already had a successful mate and I am now attempting to breed him again with a new female.

He is so not interested. Female is 6 yrs old, definitely in heat but he doesn't know her. He has spent the past day and a half with her and.....nothing.

Does he need more time? I just assumed hormones would take over and boom.

HELP

Breny · 03-07-2008, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beauand Bisous

I have been taking the male to the females home. I have 4 yorkies here and I figure too much excitement for anything to happen.

First time female has ever been bred. She has been in heat for about 5 days

Oops, just saw this. 5 days into heat is way too early. I also would be concerned about breeding a first time bitch at 6 years old. I don't think this would be healthy for the bitch.

EmrldShdwQueen · 03-07-2008, 05:48 PM

wow, 6 years old?

Most reputable breeders retire them around that age...

Beauand Bisous · 03-07-2008, 05:54 PM

Thanks so much for the info. I am sure the owner of the female has no idea she is too old. I am definitely going to tell her what I have learned here.

She loves her baby and would never knowingly harm her. Thank you for averting a potential tragedy.

mypreciouspups · 03-07-2008, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladyhawk

I can't believe the owner of the female would do this to her gal. This would be like trying to have your first child at 50 years old, quite a difficult undertaking that would take alot of special care. This poor bitch is too old and the breeder far too inexperienced if she is trying to breed her on day 5. Your male knows better, he knows that it isn't time yet. Sounds to me like some more education and a younger bitch is needed.

I know a girl who her girl just had a heat. she will be 4 this summer.. she wants to breed her.. to keep babies in the family.. and for herself.. I told her she was getting too old for a first breeding.. but I was not positive.. so she called her vet and he said no problem if she waits another heat...

Who am i to argue with her.. but would like to know from some of you breeders what you think on this.. without my taking away from this thread...

03-07-2008, 03:27 PM	#1
Beauand Bisous Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: canada Posts: 24	won't breed I have a little 2 yr old, un-neutered male. He has already had a successful mate and I am now attempting to breed him again with a new female. He is so not interested. Female is 6 yrs old, definitely in heat but he doesn't know her. He has spent the past day and a half with her and.....nothing. Does he need more time? I just assumed hormones would take over and boom. HELP

03-07-2008, 03:37 PM	#2
Ladyhawk YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,808	Apparently he doesn't think it's time. His nose knows when she ovulates and it knows when the eggs are mature and ready to be fertilized. My boy has never let me down, I trust his nose. You either missed ovulation or it needs more time. His nose will tell him when. __________________ Tami

03-07-2008, 03:37 PM	#3
lisatodd Little Boogers Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: virginia beach, va Posts: 4,460	is she in standing heat? how many litters has she have? 6yrs old is a bit old in my opinion __________________ lisa lisa and the cult jam yorkies

03-07-2008, 04:01 PM	#9
Ladyhawk YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,808	I can't believe the owner of the female would do this to her gal. This would be like trying to have your first child at 50 years old, quite a difficult undertaking that would take alot of special care. This poor bitch is too old and the breeder far too inexperienced if she is trying to breed her on day 5. Your male knows better, he knows that it isn't time yet. Sounds to me like some more education and a younger bitch is needed. __________________ Tami

03-07-2008, 03:39 PM	#4
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	Is the female at your home with the male? Are you keeping them separated except when you attempt to breed them? How long has the female been in heat?

03-07-2008, 03:44 PM	#5
Beauand Bisous Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: canada Posts: 24	I have been taking the male to the females home. I have 4 yorkies here and I figure too much excitement for anything to happen. First time female has ever been bred. She has been in heat for about 5 days

03-07-2008, 03:53 PM	#7
Beauand Bisous Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: canada Posts: 24	I don't understand. Do you think she is too old or the timing is wrong

03-07-2008, 05:48 PM	#13
EmrldShdwQueen No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,987	wow, 6 years old? Most reputable breeders retire them around that age...

03-07-2008, 05:54 PM	#14
Beauand Bisous Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: canada Posts: 24	Thanks so much for the info. I am sure the owner of the female has no idea she is too old. I am definitely going to tell her what I have learned here. She loves her baby and would never knowingly harm her. Thank you for averting a potential tragedy.