You have me laughing so hard!!!:D

Amymelissa, I think most of us can understand the desire to breed your dog. When you have a pet that you love very much, you think how wonderful it would be to bring more just like her into the world. There are times that I look at Tallulah and wish I had a houseful just like her.

That said, the decision to breed a dog, especially a very small dog, shouldn't be made lightly. You should have the dog and the potential sire checked for any possible genetic flaws. And you need to have someone expert in whelping pups there to take care of the mother and new babies. So many things can go wrong ... What seems like a great idea can turn to tragedy in an instant. And you need to be prepared to keep an eagle eye on mama and babies for quite some time after the birth. Not to mention being prepared to spend a lot of money on veterinary care.

I have to agree with previous posters -- if you really love your dog, don't take risks with her life - have her spayed and give her the adoration she deserves. If you want more dogs in your life, look for a good breeder or a rescue organization near you. There are lots of Yorkies to be found out there.

If you are seriously interesting in breeding Yorkies, find a breeder to mentor you. There is a lot you should learn before you embark on your own, and first-hand experience with a veteran breeder is very important IMHO.

So kudos to you for asking what you need to know -- lots of people jump in feet first and end up with huge problems. I hope you will read all you can on the subject and talk to some breeders before you make any decision other than spaying Princess. As much as I would like more Tallulahs running around my house, I'm going to have her spayed as soon as the doc says she is ready, and my next Yorkie will probably be a rescue.

Let her stay a princess; don't make her "earn" her upkeep. Having babies does nothing for your health or your figure. Seriously, breeders have to sacrifice their little girls to produce more puppies, unless you have a very good reason for doing this, you shouldn't do it. A good reason would be that this little girl has been judged by independent people, as an excellent example of the breed, and she's within the required weight zone for healthy breeding. You also have a male that has met the same criteria and both have had extreme health testing, not just a vet saying yeah, you can breed her. Most importantly, you should have a real goal in mind, and you are able to partially predict what a breeding of this pair should produce. In order to do this, you would have to study breeding and genetics. We have so many yorkies now that deserve homes, please don't breed unless you really have something great to contribute, and study first.

And you need to be prepared to keep an eagle eye on mama and babies for quite some time after the birth. Not to mention being prepared to spend a lot of money on veterinary care.

I know this all to well. I have not seen my bed in two weeks now. I take a bunch of blankets, throw them on the floor next to the whelping box and that is my bed. I have to be with her and the pups at all times and I am giving up a lot of things in my life for her and the babies. There is nothing about this that is easy.
I would take all the great advice that you are getting here and DO NOT BREED , just keep her all to yourself, spoil her and love her. It is no fun where I am at.
God bless the Breeders here I feel for them.

You ladies are soooo mean :p In her defense she is from Canada & I assume English isnt her 1st language.

Though I do agree with everyone on here, if you are not sure what to do then dont do it. It is alot of work, during pregnancy, before labor, during labor & after labor & for the following 12 wks that you have the puppies. Its not an easy task... I know to become a breeder you have to start somewhere, but you need to know/ study alot to become knowledgeable about everything that has to do with this process & when you have to come to a forum to ask questions & take shortcuts, then your really not ready.

My advice, spay her & love her for the next 12-14 yrs :)