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How small is too small? I have my little yorkie that I think will weigh 4 pounds I may want to breed her isf she is in good health and vet sais it would be okay. Do you think that is too small? Because her dad is 3.5 pds and her mom is 5.5 pds I just do not want her to have a greater chance for ccomplications because of her size. What is the smallest that you should breed? I am not wanting to breed her because I want to make small puppies I know that is not how it works. I also know that every birth and dog is different. I just want some extra opinions. |
If going off weight alone, the smallest I would risk breeding would be 5 pounds. And even at 5 pounds, there are alot of other factors to consider...pelvic structre for example. |
I'm not an experienced breeder however, someday I think I might like to be :rolleyes: I've been researching for a year and a half now and have learned alot. Both thru forums like this and books and other types of research. Based on that info, Personally, I believe she will be a bit too small to breed her. I'm sorry to discourage you but it really is my honest opinion. :( |
My Molly is about four and a half to five pounds depending on her eating ;) she just gave birth to a healthy litter of three with no problems. The dad is four pounds. That being said, she has MUCH larger bones than my male - he is tiny and looks delicate. She is a sterdier dog... |
Matty Lu is JUST under 4#. I wouldn't dream of breeding her - she is very petite and fine-boned. Everything about her is tiny. |
I would say 5 to 5 1/2 lbs but the build also has much to do with it. I had one who was 6 lbs but had a singleton puppy and had to have a c-section. I had her spayed. I would not breed a 4 lber. Even with a larger dog it is a risky proposition and you always need to know you are taking a risk with their life. |
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