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08-09-2009, 12:06 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida, USA
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| Total Newbie with Lots of Questions! Hey everyone! I am very new to this site and am really enjoying the amount of information that I am getting!!! I have a 2 year old Yorkie (he just turned 2 yesterday!) that I bought from a breeder. It's time he got a buddy, and we really wanted to have one of his children be our next puppy. However, I don't know any female yorkies and don't really know how to go about breeding him or finding him a girlfriend! Any suggestions? I really only want to do it once so we can have one of his kids and then complete our family. I have all his papers, he is AKC certified and is 5 pounds. He is in perfect health and is up to date on all his shots. He is very spoiled and well cared for. He is super cute and full of energy and personality, we really want to get him someone he can play with! Again, I literally know NOTHING about this, so any information you could pass along would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again! Ciao, *Ariana*
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08-09-2009, 01:03 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morristown, TN
Posts: 3,736
| I know absolutely nothing about breeding, but I did want to say hello and welcome to YT!!! This is definitely the best place for info.
__________________ Hello and hugs from Kristie & the furbabies! A world without yorkies is not a very bright one |
08-09-2009, 01:27 PM | #3 |
Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas
Posts: 7,959
| I looked at the pictures of your boy in your profile album and he is adorable. I can tell he is very loved and very spoiled. If you are wanting to stud him out, I can tell you it is not easy finding someone who would what to breed to a 2 year old unproven male. Most breeders just use their own male. Sometimes once you use them for breeding they pick up bad habits like marking everything in sight. If you have your heart set on breeding and plan on buying a female then do lots of research and be sure you are ready for all the responsibility that goes with it. Perhaps you can find a reputable breeder in your area that can help you. |
08-10-2009, 06:48 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama
Posts: 11,432
| I agree with what bhj posted. If your desire is to breed responsibly, there is sooo much that has to be considered. It's not as simple as just finding someone with a female willing to breed. (Heck, you could find backyard breeders a dime a dozen who'd be willing to do that.) You have to take into account how he conforms to the standard, having the proper medical screenings performed and finding a female who's had the same done in turn, plus who'd been tested for various STDs. (Yes, they happen in the canine world too.) Not to mention the behavioral changes that you will have to deal with once he becomes a stud--people often underestimate that! It's a lot to take on and consider all for the sake of just wanting one of his puppies for your family. I would suggest that you find an experienced, reputable breed mentor who can help you evaluate your boy and locate a female that he will compliment nicely. Again, there is much preparation and educating yourself to do if you are taking the responsible route. |
08-10-2009, 06:53 AM | #5 |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
Posts: 14,776
| Along with all the advice given you. If in fact you do find someone that may want to use your boy, start preparing a good stud contract. Be prepared to assist the owner of the female with the whelping. Be prepared to take any additional puppies that cannot be placed in homes. Be prepared to take puppies back that have been placed that owners can't keep or the owner of the dam can't take back. Lots of responsibility when you inter the world of breeding; whether you be the owner of the female or male, one litter or more.
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08-10-2009, 06:59 AM | #6 |
Twinkle & Wicket's Mum Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kent, England
Posts: 2,197
| Hello! Welcome to YT I'll leave your breeding questions to those in the know....you'll find a wealth of information here xxx
__________________ Love from Claire (Me!) mummy to skindaughters Mia and Lucia, furdaughter Twinkleand fursons Wicket and Ozzy 'Treat stressful situations like a dog; pee on them then walk away.' |
08-10-2009, 11:24 AM | #7 |
BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky
Posts: 9,248
| I always advise people just wanting to "have one litter" or breed just once for family, to just go and buy another pup. it is not nearly as dan gerous to your dogs as breeding is and in the long run, it might be a whole lot cheaper.. |
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