Question about young male

[lilmoms27]

I recently got a male yorkie to be a companion for my female. He is 6 weeks old and I'm wondering when he will be able to breed. What age?

[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by lilmoms27

I recently got a male yorkie to be a companion for my female. He is 6 weeks old and I'm wondering when he will be able to breed. What age?

WOW 6 weeks old.

[AngelFae]

Wow, 6 weeks is WAY too young to be away from the mother and I have to wonder about a breeder who allowed the pup to leave so young. You should have extensive genetic and health testing done before you even consider breeding that pup and being just another backyard breeder in it to make a buck. Dogs shouldn't be bred until they reach the 2 year age mark but technically he'll be ready to stud when he is around 6 months. Though I highly recommend you NOT breeding your pets.

[AlwaysTexas]

Originally Posted by AngelFae

Wow, 6 weeks is WAY too young to be away from the mother and I have to wonder about a breeder who allowed the pup to leave so young. You should have extensive genetic and health testing done before you even consider breeding that pup and being just another backyard breeder in it to make a buck. Dogs shouldn't be bred until they reach the 2 year age mark but technically he'll be ready to stud when he is around 6 months. Though I highly recommend you NOT breeding your pets.

[Yorkiemom1]

.........unbelieveable............

[gemy]

Okay that boy will not be ready to "breed" until he has run the full gamit of health screenings and tests - the last of which will be at 2yrs old. Sexually male maturity in terms of readiness to breed may start as early as six months old.

You will need, BAT screenings at 16 wks and a repeat at 6mths old.
Thyroid function full screening at 15mths old
LP evaluated - can be done early at 8wks repeated every 6mths until 2yrs old
Hip OFA;d at 2yrs old
PRA at 2yrs old (prior to breeding)
Heart evaluation at 18mths old
Temperament tested at 18mths old.

Then finally the pre breeding screening tests. Brucellosis and at least a full blood panel done.

And apart from all this, an evaluation of what if any excellent traits this young puppy might have to pass onto the future generation. This eval is usually done by showing your purebreed and by having experienced breeders and fanciers give you a non biased evaluation of your pup.

[bchgirl]

Shame on the greeder who placed a pup at six weeks.

[concretegurl]

He'll need to be AKC open or full registrarion,
Health tested
approved as breeding quality by 2 separate YTCA breeders
and that will happen when he is fully matured after 1 year.

You'll also need to know his 12 generation pedigree as many genetic issues don't "pop up" until 4 years


Everything I said is ***in addition*** to what Gemy already posted in detail explaining the testing and ages of.

Doing a health gene color dna is also reccomended now.

[carmen in nj]

6 Weeks..

[Nancy1999]

I agree with the others, don't breed your pets, leave breeding to those who take the time and study the breed and do health testing.

On average, however, males become fertile after six months of age and reach full sexual maturity by 12 to 15 months. . . . Keep in mind that AKC Rules do not allow, except with special documentation, the registration of a litter out of a dam under 8 months or over 12 years of age at the time of mating, or by a sire under 7 months or over 12 years of age at the time of mating.
Responsible Breeding Steps - Wait for your bitch to come into Season

Has your dog been vet checked yet? How's his knees?

[msyorktown]

Oh my .....this is the second thread of a pup going to a new owner at 6wks....my heart/head hurts....
Breeders does a puppy have teeth at 6wks of age....isn't it illegal to let a pup go before 8wks...oh my...wow, just wow...

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by msyorktown

Oh my .....this is the second thread of a pup going to a new owner at 6wks....my heart/head hurts....
Breeders does a puppy have teeth at 6wks of age....isn't it illegal to let a pup go before 8wks...oh my...wow, just wow...

Yes, you're correct, it's illegal before 8 weeks, still too young for a toy breed, but at least you're not breaking the law. Age to Sell Puppy Table

[Wylie's Mom]

My friend, there are SO many people here who are willing to share their knowledge and truly help you learn. Please take advantage of this and, more importantly, be willing to open your mind fully - so that you hear them.

My thoughts? You need to back wayyyyyyyyyyyyy up in the stage of learning you're currently at, and I mean that in the kindest way. The fact that you have a puppy at 6wks old is indicative at where you're currently at - and that's okay to be where you're at -- as long as you're willing to understand why we're all greatly concerned.

Stick around and read, and take advantage of those who know more - believe me, they've a ton to share...I know, bc I too have learned from them .

[KendraE]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

My friend, there are SO many people here who are willing to share their knowledge and truly help you learn. Please take advantage of this and, more importantly, be willing to open your mind fully - so that you hear them.

My thoughts? You need to back wayyyyyyyyyyyyy up in the stage of learning you're currently at, and I mean that in the kindest way. The fact that you have a puppy at 6wks old is indicative at where you're currently at - and that's okay to be where you're at -- as long as you're willing to understand why we're all greatly concerned.

Stick around and read, and take advantage of those who know more - believe me, they've a ton to share...I know, bc I too have learned from them .

[Verbena]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

My friend, there are SO many people here who are willing to share their knowledge and truly help you learn. Please take advantage of this and, more importantly, be willing to open your mind fully - so that you hear them.

My thoughts? You need to back wayyyyyyyyyyyyy up in the stage of learning you're currently at, and I mean that in the kindest way. The fact that you have a puppy at 6wks old is indicative at where you're currently at - and that's okay to be where you're at -- as long as you're willing to understand why we're all greatly concerned.

Stick around and read, and take advantage of those who know more - believe me, they've a ton to share...I know, bc I too have learned from them .

Wonderful advice.