have never breeded but have a few questions!

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by cindib

I have never mated my dog before and of course he is an inside dog but he still tries to run away every once in a long while and he marks everything. He does "try" to go at his stuffed animals thou. do you think this is the reason why he marks on everything.

It very well could be because marking is a territorial thing, and hormones kinda make them crazy. My boy was older when he was neutered and before he was, he tried to mark my entire living room. With the neuter and some training, he doesn't mark inside AT ALL, and if I wanted, I could walk him without a leash and he doesn't go anywhere, I don't though. But, the only reason he's so well behaved is because I keep up with the training and it's an everyday thing.

Oh, and I forgot to add, a checkup for a health certificate is very different from the genetic testing that is needed to clear a dog for breeding.

[cindib]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Good for you. If this woman doesn't even know how much her yorkie's parents weigh, what else does she not know?

I just wanted to share this story with you. Once I had a woman come into my shop (where Uni is every day with me). She told me she breeds yorkies and if I ever wanted to breed Uni she has a tiny stud. I said, "No I'm not going to breed Uni bc other than her not being that close to standard, she also has LP grade 3." You know what the woman responded with? "What's LP?" If she didn't know what LP is (luxating patella) she should NOT be breeding. But she was!

Im sorry to hear about your fur baby, thats why i thought it was odd that this woman was asking me to let her mate them because her dog is way smaller then my dog and that is just asking for trouble right there.

[miabellaamoure]

Please do all of us who are involved in rescue a favor...leave the breeding to those that do it for the betterment of the breed and not just because they can!

Just in case you aren't aware...you could be contributing to the overwhelming population of dogs, Yorkie's specifically who end up being surrendered to rescues every day!

Worse yet, you could be aiding in the vicious cycle of all kinds of hereditary disorders that target toy breeds, too.

I urge you to reconsider putting your dog at risk and to please carefully weigh the consequences of your actions.

Even more important...NEUTER your dog!

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by cindib

I have never mated my dog before and of course he is an inside dog but he still tries to run away every once in a long while and he marks everything. He does "try" to go at his stuffed animals thou. do you think this is the reason why he marks on everything.

Originally Posted by cindib

Im sorry to hear about your fur baby, thats why i thought it was odd that this woman was asking me to let her mate them because her dog is way smaller then my dog and that is just asking for trouble right there.

He may very well be marking bc he isn't neutered, but now imagine that after he mated, it would be way worse. They get obsessed with trying to find booty (just like human guys ). Going at it with stuffed toys is more of a dominance issue, and can also be trained out. But I personally think it's funny and cute and does not offend me. (Uni, my girl goes at it with her bed too btw)

Yes, if she is just willy nilly asking anyone to mate with her girl, she IS asking for trouble. Perhaps you can read around here a bit and learn why it is so dangerous to breed for tinies, and you can educate her as well. Maybe she will change her mind. After I educated myself, I changed my mind as well. Yes, it did cross my mind at once to breed Uni. Not anymore!

[cindib]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

It very well could be because marking is a territorial thing, and hormones kinda make them crazy. My boy was older when he was neutered and before he was, he tried to mark my entire living room. With the neuter and some training, he doesn't mark inside AT ALL, and if I wanted, I could walk him without a leash and he doesn't go anywhere, I don't though. But, the only reason he's so well behaved is because I keep up with the training and it's an everyday thing.

Oh, and I forgot to add, a checkup for a health certificate is very different from the genetic testing that is needed to clear a dog for breeding.

My dog got the genetic testing some time ago because he got ill and we couldnt figure it out so our vet thought it might be something genetic we where lucky that it wasnt it was something that he caught at a dog park something new and a weird strain of. he got better and no damage left behing so we where very happy.
we let him lose in our yard and he doesnt leave, but i was told like a week ago that there was a female chihuahua living down the block that was not neutered so im guessing he was trying to go for her. the weird thing is that he doesnt mark inside he only marks outside. every little patch of grass.

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by cindib

My dog got the genetic testing some time ago because he got ill and we couldnt figure it out so our vet thought it might be something genetic we where lucky that it wasnt it was something that he caught at a dog park something new and a weird strain of. he got better and no damage left behing so we where very happy.
we let him lose in our yard and he doesnt leave, but i was told like a week ago that there was a female chihuahua living down the block that was not neutered so im guessing he was trying to go for her. the weird thing is that he doesnt mark inside he only marks outside. every little patch of grass.

As long as it's all outside, I think that's perfectly fine. Dogs need to mark. I see nothing wrong with them doing it outside.

[cindib]

Thank you all for clearing everything up for me. This is something that is not right in many ways. I appreciate the help and will not be going through with this.

i just hope that nothing bad happens to that female dog, because of the owner desperation to breed her.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by cindib

My dog got the genetic testing some time ago because he got ill and we couldnt figure it out so our vet thought it might be something genetic we where lucky that it wasnt it was something that he caught at a dog park something new and a weird strain of. he got better and no damage left behing so we where very happy.
we let him lose in our yard and he doesnt leave, but i was told like a week ago that there was a female chihuahua living down the block that was not neutered so im guessing he was trying to go for her. the weird thing is that he doesnt mark inside he only marks outside. every little patch of grass.

I was just sharing. You're lucky, you didn't have to teach, mark inside= bad; mark outside= good and a happy mommy.

[cindib]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I was just sharing. You're lucky, you didn't have to teach, mark inside= bad; mark outside= good and a happy mommy.

i love your avatar picture your dog looks alot like mine, i cant post a pic on the dang website every time i try it says its too big so i gave up, but they look identical specially in colors.

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by cindib

i love your avatar picture your dog looks alot like mine, i cant post a pic on the dang website every time i try it says its too big so i gave up, but they look identical specially in colors.

The pics have to be 600 pxls or less on the longer side. If you don't have the software on your computer now, check out this thread. There is a link for both pc and mac. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/off...size-pics.html

[DvlshAngel985]

I'm just lucky the lovely Priscilla caught that shot. All my favorite Kaji shots were captured by other people.
I'm thinking of becoming a donating member just so my avatar would get bigger.

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I'm just lucky the lovely Priscilla caught that shot. All my favorite Kaji shots were captured by other people.
I'm thinking of becoming a donating member just so my avatar would get bigger.

That alone was reason enough for me. j/k that was an added benefit.

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by cindib

Thank you all for clearing everything up for me. This is something that is not right in many ways. I appreciate the help and will not be going through with this.

i just hope that nothing bad happens to that female dog, because of the owner desperation to breed her.

I just happened across this thread and never ever bred a dog - let alone a tiny one -

please tell this woman she's putting her female in danger by doing this - at 3 pounds she should be spayed and let to live her life as a pet only

this female could easily die under the care of someone so inexperienced

ps - good for you saying no !

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by cindib

My dog got the genetic testing some time ago because he got ill and we couldnt figure it out so our vet thought it might be something genetic we where lucky that it wasnt it was something that he caught at a dog park something new and a weird strain of. he got better and no damage left behing so we where very happy.
we let him lose in our yard and he doesnt leave, but i was told like a week ago that there was a female chihuahua living down the block that was not neutered so im guessing he was trying to go for her. the weird thing is that he doesnt mark inside he only marks outside. every little patch of grass.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...-answered.html

Glad you are leaning to not using your dog for stud. Please read the above information.

There is a lot of info in there. But, only touches on the basics of breeding.

What the article doesn't cover, is that the stud owner, though paid a fee, is just as responsible for the litter should anything go wrong. As the stud owner you should know how to whelp a litter and give assistance to the female's owner. Be willing to take in pups that cannot be placed or returned.

Keep in mind Genetic Testing encompasses many things. Tests that are done by Specialists; Eyes, Ears, x-rays of hips and knees; not only blood tests and bile acids.

So much responsibility goes into breeding, if done correctly.

[BamaFan121s]

I have nothing to add, because it seems like it's all been said already.

To the OP, please keep in mind that breeding is a VERY complex venture, not just deciding what to charge for stud service. I think that you are making the best decision at this time to not breed your male. (Especially with this lady because she seems really clueless.)
If it's something that you are considering in the future, then start researching NOW and find an experienced mentor to work with.

Welcome to YT!