have never breeded but have a few questions!

[jencar98]

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.

Thank you for taking the time to read and deciding against breeding your male.

Also, please take the time to try to educate your friend. Have her join YT and read about breeding and the dangers for such a tiny dog. Just as you have learned and decided not to breed, maybe she will also.

[cj125]

Just one more note... maybe you could suggest that your co-worker come here to learn about Yorkies. After reading the many stories that others have gone through maybe she'll reconsider and not breed her girl.

[cj125]

hahaha! Great minds think alike!

[jencar98]

Originally Posted by cj125

hahaha! Great minds think alike!

haha....yes, they do and often at the same time

[TatumsMom]

I'm not going to claim to be an expert in breeding but I've learned quite a bit on this site. My Tatum is spayed and will never have pups but in the past, we had a toy poodle who was not neutured. Not sure why we never did but not knowing what I know now about males after mating, we agreed to use him as a stud. Just once! Cutest dang poodle puppies you ever saw but I would NEVER do it again. He marked so badly after that - inside and outside - and I regretted it big time. He had the run of the house all day before then but after that had to be crated when nobody was home. If I was the male's owner, in this case, I would say NO to the breeding issue just based on my experience.

Also, we had a litter of Australian Shepherd puppies last summer and learned a lot about breeding (from our mentor and the experts on here). I will tell you that all the testing is costly. For testing the eyes, hips plus bruscellosis (sp?) I think it all cost around $600. We kept a male pup from the litter and are considering using him as a stud. His dad (a stud that has always been in high demand) will be "retiring" soon and our Blaze is practically a carbon copy of him. If all his testing comes back great, we will consider it. BUT having a stud dog as a pet is a big responsibility. I think from what I've read so far, you don't have any intentions of using your's as a stud but in my opinion (and probably many others on here), you should strongly consider having him neutured.

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

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.

And if I might add....

Many inherited conditions don't have genetic markers so there is no way to test for them. That's why a responsible breeder is very knowledgeable about genetics and knows her lines many, many generations back. If your male or her female came from a puppy mill/pet store or backyard breeder, their background is unknown. They could easily pass on genes for a disease you are not even aware they are carrying.

[Cerise]

Originally Posted by fufufashions

This thread is going to get interesting.

I popped some for me too!

[Cerise]

Originally Posted by jencar98

Thank you for taking the time to read and deciding against breeding your male.

Also, please take the time to try to educate your friend. Have her join YT and read about breeding and the dangers for such a tiny dog. Just as you have learned and decided not to breed, maybe she will also.

[DvlshAngel985]

I'd have to disagree with you ladies, it turned out well! Isn't it refreshing to have someone post a question and actually read the responses and THINK? It's quite refreshing! I'm hoping the OP's friend joins and is as open to learning as the OP.

[scrapindee]

This was a great thread. Glad to see the poster "awaken" to it isn't just putting two dogs together. And I hope her co-worker with a 3# yorkie comes over to see how much she needs YT.

[mommadog1]

Originally Posted by cindib

Im sorry i forgot to add that she only showed me a picture because she couldnt bring the dog to work...of couse...this female is pretty small.

I wouldn't do it.. I only stud my male out to tested females..among other requirements.

You are just as responsible for the pups (IMO) and what happen to them when you allow your male to stud out.

There is so much to know that it just isn't worth it for her to make that tiny dog have puppies.

I have a 3.8 pounds yorkie who is just sooo tiny. I couldn't even imagine breeder her. She was spayed as soon as she hit 2 pounds at almost a year. Kizzie has a tiny frame..

Of course it is up to you in the end. But if you have him neutered now, then she will stop asking

[mommadog1]

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.

Well it sounds like she is hell bent on doing it. Maybe you can talk her out of it..with what you have learned her.

I am glad you aren't going to let her use your male. How come you haven't had your male neutered yet? You will have a much nicer pet if you do it

[Sweetlips6]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I'd have to disagree with you ladies, it turned out well! Isn't it refreshing to have someone post a question and actually read the responses and THINK? It's quite refreshing! I'm hoping the OP's friend joins and is as open to learning as the OP.

I agree, It was refreshing