Originally Posted by Furbaby Friend (Post 3463963)

No, your dogs cannot mate without you being a breeder because by definition you intentionally mating them MAKES you a breeder. What quality of breeder a person is depends on a lot of factors however.

From another thread:



You don't continue the lineage of a dog just because you love them OR because they are themselves healthy and happy. It isn't about just that. There is SO much more.

You need to know the ins and outs of their genetic history to truly find out if they are of breeding quality. The histories of their dams/sires, grand dams/grand sires, and ALL of their litters, etc. should be known. Testing should be done to rule out genetic health issues.

Do you have that kind of history and research done even though your girl was abandoned? How much information do you really have on her history?

In addition, I have read that you do not truly know if they are of breeding quality until 2 years of age because there are some health problems that do not show until they are older.

I am not a breeder, but through just reading I have found out this basic information and more! I will never understand why people just stick their dogs together and THEN come doing research. This is something people should consider BEFORE breeding. Not after. There is no excuse for not doing research beforehand, especially if it isn't an accidental tie. :mad::thumbdown

Originally Posted by bellemarie (Post 3463847)

As im sure you noticed, I am not one of those who wanted her pups aborted... but no- you cannot have bred your dog without making you a breeder... If you deliberately have your female impregnated then you are a breeder; what kind of breeder that makes you is entirely up to you... (not specifically pointed at you, but one off breeders in general)

And yorkietweetie- is she eating any better today?

Originally Posted by kim4short (Post 3463713)

I just joined the forum today to ask questions about my dogs who have recently mated. I'm not a breeder by any means but I have 2 healthy yorkies and consulted with my vet before deciding to breed them. My purpose was because I love my dogs and wanted puppies to continue the lineage. My extended family will be "adopting" most of the litter. I was truly insulted by those blazing comments about getting her dog spayed. Jeez! How nasty. Can your dogs not mate if you're not a breeder?! How dare you!!!

Originally Posted by yorkietweetie (Post 3467760)

Because I believe this thread has gotten a little out of hand, I am going to say thanks for everything but I am done here....... BTW my dog is doing very well and my vet has confirmed that she is fine. Puppies look good.

Originally Posted by dawn27 (Post 3475905)

Good to hear, you are doing a great job, keep up the great work. Please let us know what the x-ray shows. Keep doing your research like you have been and keep a positive attitude.

(Posting it in a New Thread in the breeders section may help move on from all of the negitivity) Try to move on from this one and get to the next stage of her pregnancy.

Originally Posted by Furbaby Friend (Post 3475918)

I agree with Dawn. Starting a new thread will help everyone move on from the initial start of the situation and focus on the now. :thumbup: