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Hi, I have a cute Yorkie who has 7 months old. I wonder which is the best age to get pregnant? and If she is in appropriate age, how can I fertilize her?

Since I don't know other Yorkie in my place! :(




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Not sure if you are serious about this but please make certain that this is what you really want to do. Since you have very basic questions, I would not do it and take the time to really research this before attempting it. I am not a breeder, have never done it and would never do it because of some of the stories that I have read about where the mom or pups did not make it.

Breeding is so much more than just a matter of having puppies, so please make certain that you are doing correctly and for best reasons.

Good luck in what you decide to do and hope you can get the answers you are looking for.

So she has AKC full registration, chic, OFA, CERF and LS, LP testing all checked and her line is free from all these defects already? You've spent time finding a great breeder to work with you and oh since neurological issue don't set in until 2-3 years of age you verified her line if also clear of that?

She's how big, of breeding quality? I thought breeding quality couldn't be determined until after a year old at least...and anyone who makes claims otherwise especially when selling a pup is well being dishonest...

I wouldn't know I'm not a breeder I just know how to uhhhhh read...

Oh most important...you have a great vet who is going to hold your hand through all this and you have 12 forever homes ready for each of the pups you may potentially have with spay neuter contracts in place already for them and health guarantees etc? You are financially prepared to afford her pregnancy care cost, emergency c-section costs, after care, a litter of sick pups...?

You are a breeder right? Or you just have an unaltered dog and think that seems like a good idea to impregnate her for what reason again?

I don't mean to sound rude but I was just wondering if you'd though about all that and had all that set in place already or were you just starting with the how do I get her pregnant and then going to think about all that?

You know how to screen a potential male partner for her with the same questions, the breeding contract...the procedure for it all?
Oh and how to match her with the right male...two breeding quality dogs are not an automatic match BTW...

Perhaps you need to find a breeder in your area and spend a couple years with them working as an assistant, spend those years researching responsible breeding practices and getting all the testing done to ensure you have a breeding quality dog...I'm not discouraging you but you should set yourself up for success not failure.

Oh and you are willing to potentially risk her life right? She's of breeding quality and you are experienced and she's not strictly the love of your life pet right?

It seems u r discouraging to do that?
I'm just asking, and trying to get from ur experiences.

It's wonderful to ask questions first. Good for you! If it seems like people are trying to discourage you, that's because they are. Breeding is serious business, and can cause you to lose your precious pet. Is it really worth it to you?

Please, please, please read and read some more. Hang out and read the posts in the breeding section and the sick and injured sections for a few months. I really think you will see why you are being discouraged from breeding. Then, go through all of the steps mentioned above before you even think about this some more.

I am glad you found YT before anything happened. Too many others find us too late. If some of the other posters seem too harsh or mean, it's simply because we've seen so much tragedy from situations such as yours. :(

Tell us more about your girl. What's her name? Introduce yourself in a new thread and start over. Welcome to YT. :)

I could write a book about my experinces and those of others breeders...
My best advise..unless your bitch is a champion herself or the potential to be one..save yourself alot of worry, money, stress and work...spay her.

Please read these articles before you decide on breeding your girl. It's good you're asking questions BEFORE you actually breed her. You want to be sure to read, study and learn as much as you can before you begin breeding to help ensure your girl's health and that of the puppies.

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

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...t-breeder.html

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...neutering.html

Good response! I have all my pets spayed/neutered. There are soooo many unwanted puppies in shelters that will unfortunately be put down. I would hate to add to that problem. Please consider what you are doing more and fully educate yourself.

She wasn't discouraging you. She was asking you to critically think about all the things you need to do to ensure that your girl is fit for breeding and what you need to do to ensure her safety. If you think that is discouraging you may want to rethink breeding her.

Breeding is serious business and requires a lot of work. If you find the questions and issues you need to address BEFORE the mating overwhelming, you may not be able to handle all the things you need to do DURING and AFTER the whelp too.

For the record, while she was asking you to think critically. I am asking you to think critically like you need to. If you are not prepared to do that, then yes I am discouraging you.

[QUOTE=Furbaby Friend;3458989]She wasn't discouraging you. She was asking you to critically think about all the things you need to do to ensure that your girl is fit for breeding and what you need to do to ensure her safety. If you think that is discouraging you may want to rethink breeding her.

Breeding is serious business and requires a lot of work. If you find the questions and issues you need to address BEFORE the mating overwhelming, you may not be able to handle all the things you need to do DURING and AFTER the whelp too.

For the record, while she was asking you to think critically. I am asking you to think critically like you need to. If you are not prepared to do that, then yes I am discouraging you.[/QUOTE]



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I am not a breeder. My yorkie won our hearts a little over a year ago, we (my dh and I) thought about breeding.. we loved her so and it seam like a good idea to have more of her. BUT.... and that is a BIG BIG BUT... I started doing research. Of course you can breed after .... BIG BIG AFTER... you have done all your research and have someone to help you and KNOW the blood lines. What changed my mind?? AM I WILLING TO LOOSE MY LOVE IN THE EFFORT TO BREED HER?????? Do I know all I need to know? So now my little Remy is spade, she is safe and happy and we love her so!! In the future I may breed after I have done what I need to do in the education department area first.

Yes... some of the members seam harsh .. but that is due to heartbreak!!!

Good luck

At 7 months she's far too young to breed. Most good breeders recommend waiting until she's closer to 2, so you've got plenty of time to research.

Start by finding yourself a good mentor who can help you determine whether or not your girl is even breed worthy. Not all yorkies should be bred simply because they can be. You will need expert help in determining whether or not she's a good example of her breed. Showing, or working with a show breeder as your mentor, will help you find out.

Once you've determined that, then it's time to move on to determining if she's healthy enough to breed. Yorkies have a myriad of health problems inherent to the breed. You will need to know not only her history, but the health histories of the dam, sire, granddam, grandsire and any pups they had. There are many genetic diseases that should exclude future breeding of the lines. Then there is the state of her knees, hips and everything else that plagues yorkies.

Now, do it all again in finding the stud. If you were to have an excellent example of a yorkie you could undo it all in a heart beat if the stud isn't the same.

You also need to determine if you can handle the financial responsibility of breeding. In addition to all the testing mentioned here and in other posts (including tests for STD's) you will also have to be prepared for vet costs associated with a possible c-section or post delivery complications (eclampsia, infections, etc). The list of whelping supplies you will need is long and not exactly cheap.

Puppy care isn't cheap either. There are vaccines you will be responsible for, dewclaws, tail docking (if you choose to go that route).

All in all, you will find a lot of information on line, but nothing will take the place of a strong, experienced mentor who is there with you and a good vet.

You have initiated two threads addressing the same question. Good advice has been given.

Although I have two questions to ask of of you; 1. Why do you want to breed; 2. Are you prepared to lose your girl and/or the pups?

Thanks, that's exactly what I meant. I have NO EXPERIENCE in breeding myself, I just have read quite a bit and seen the out come of those who failed to read and took on something without research, testing, means etc.
I've entertained the idea of breeding before, but entertaining the idea, researching now for the future maybe, and the reality of this isn't a good time in my life, I don't have the time, experience, funding to take on such a responsibility. Who knows though when my kids are grown and I'm in my retirement I may have time to show dogs and begin breeding...until then I'll stick to reading and researching.

Personally it really concerns and scares me others just jump into such instead of asking themselves the questions a couple breeders have pointed out to you here and then after that they fail to research, get some hands on experience, or prepare in the ways they should...I can only offer what little I know from reading on what needs to be considered first, things I've heard about or witnessed by others, and then other topics-I'd honestly not hand out advice on specific issues even if I have read about them...you don't really know about something just from reading about it, I think it takes some actual real life experience.

IMO: I, also, agree with the final statement quoted below, also among many other points like if the female isn't up to par, has an issue or a Rhett's mom pointed out the realization your pet is your baby and despite wanting more of them to share with the world, the risk of loosing your beloved pet over the ideal of breeding sounding good, is a serious point to consider, as it very well can become a reality.

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she is just a baby herself way to young to have babys my yorkie is exspecting puppys in about alittle over 4 weeks an im scared to death an i so wish she wasnt cause she is my world i am doing everything i can to keep her healthy . as soon as she weans them she is going to be spayed cause theres no way we are going through this again

Very well said:thumbup::thumbup: Good Advice given in a very factual manner!!!

I just had my first experience with puppies, no they were not planned, when I got Molly she was pregnant. I have had her for 6 weeks and I WILL NEVER NEVER ALLOW HER TO HAVE ANOTHER LITTER. It was extremely expensive, don't get me wrong I would spend every cent I have on my furbabies if needed but you need to be prepared for this. The emotional expense was huge. From worrying about her before labor, to during labor (THAT WAS AWFUL!!), and then having 6 beautiful pups (that was the only great part) to then 23 hours later burying one of the puppies. It is a whirlwind of emotions and then they start growing and you have to figure out what in the world are you going to do, where are they going to be, how and when do you feed them and are they healthy and then you have to find responsible homes that will spay/neuter and love them.

If you are not or don't have a very experienced mentor then DO NOT DO THIS!! Love your baby and give her a wonderful life. As soon as my puppies are weaned we are going to the vet and getting spayed!

I appreciate you frankness on the subject!:)

Having these puppies has been one of the most nerve racking things I have done because I was so out of my element. I am a very strong professional woman and am very used to working hard and knowing what I am doing. SOO being this much in the dark is not a good place to be and I would never suggest it for anyone without the proper mentoring and really being sure you are ready for this.

Thanks all guys

It was just a question to know more about what I asked
I'll read ur posts and articles carefully before I decide to do anything

For who asking about my girl

Her name is Tasha. She is approximately 7 months.
She likes to play all the time . she is supper hyper. she never stop :aimeeyork

My biggest problem with her, she still can not understand to pee in the correct place :(.. she does it every where :(
I'm training her, but she does not got me. she just learned to not do it on the carpet, but I change my carpet to wooden floor because of her.


I'm gonna post pics of her as soon as possible :)

Thanks again

:thumbup::thumbup: Good that you are doing your research first. I know it seems daunting and all those questions seemed discouraging, but they really aren't. They are to try to keep you aware and educate you.

Unfortunately, there is A LOT to consider and, thus, yes it is serious business. You need to be prepared if you are going to do this and you have a lot to consider.

Another thing to add to your list of things to do is find a breeding mentor. A GOOD, responsible one. Not just some greeder in a neighborhood or anything like that, but someone who is respectable and knows their stuff.

In addition, you never answered Mardelin's questions below. Your answers to them are important to consider and I'd be curious to know the answers. Those are the 1st to questions you should be asking yourself.

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Years ago when much younger, we bred 2 female dogs and each had 2 litters. NEVER, NEVER AGAIN!!!

Plus, I have a totally different mindset now about my ever breeding, trying to whelp a dog or raise very young puppies. I now believe from the bottom of my heart that I do not have the moral authority to ever again place a female dog in jeopardy by breeding her, as the risk to the dog(and her puppies should she make it to whelping) is just far too great when her caregiver, me, is not a fully knowledgeable, experienced and skilled hand at handling the many problems and dangers associated with pregnancy, whelping and puppy raising. In short, I am firmly convinced that I don't know nearly enough about - nor could I ever be adequately prepared to safely and immediately deal with a pregnant/whelping female or her pups who were in some kind of trouble, should my mentor or vet not be immediately available. Should I have to wait for a return phone call or try to get to the vet's office in time, dogs could die! Since that is the case, why would I ever again risk my dog's very life(let alone that of the puppies) just to fulfill some need or wish of mine to breed/whelp a dog and raise her puppies? I now know I should never have and never could again put a dog's life in jeopardy in this way.

i think it's great that you are doing some research, but unless your dog happens to come from good bloodlines and you have a beautiful AKC registered Yorkie to the standard, then your current dog would not be (in my opinion) a quality breeding dog. If you are interested in breeding I believe you should go to the YTCA website and find a local breeder in your area that is already very experienced and begin a mentorship with them. It takes years and years to create a line of quality dogs. and because of that it will take years of research and mentoring with someone who is doing this already before you are qualified and ready to be a breeder too. it also takes a very long time to build up the trust to a professional breeder before they will allow you to own, let alone show and breed one of their dogs.

i wish you luck and hope that you do seek out a mentor and find someone who can really teach you all the ins and outs of breeding before you make your first move into breeding a dog.

Well, somewhere along the line this thread took a turn. It appears that in the last day or two the OP has been banned. Hopefully she took everybody's advice and gets her girl spayed.

mmm... I did not notice the last time I was on this thread. I did notice one of her postings was deleted.

That's too bad...hope they saved the information on here and make an educated and sound decision...with the best interest of their bitch and possible future pups in mind.

Anyone else feeling a bit "punked" lately?

? should we? Hmmm if ppl post threads for that reason obviously they have issues...:p...and too much time on their hands LOL :rolleyes: stinking punks...:D