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02-20-2013, 04:50 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: new york, usa
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| Male breeding size Hello all. This is my first post, although I have been a member and been reading a lot of posts here. First off, I am not a breeder, just a yorkie lover. My question is about the breeding size of males. I have read many times on here that breeding a smaller male to a larger female does not mean that the outcome is guaranteed to be smaller dogs because the size of the parents need to be taken into consideration. So, I was wondering if a 6lb male whose parents were 4 and 5 lbs mate with a 6lb female is there a higher risk the puppies will be bigger? Or does the size of the parents still have an influence on the size of the puppies/adult size? Meaning can the offspring be in the 4-5lb range fully grown. I have a breeder who is interested in my 6lb male yorkie as a stud, but I am worried about her female. Of course I am aware of DNA testing and etc. Thanks for any information! |
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02-21-2013, 05:05 PM | #2 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ
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| If you use him as a stud you will be a breeder! Health screening/testing must be done. What would the purpose of the breeding be etc. A contact with respect to stud fee and what is not puppy results or doesn't survive etc. All things to consider.
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02-22-2013, 03:45 AM | #3 |
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| In the breeding scenario you proposed some puppies will be 4/5 lbs, but more will be 6 lbs. If both parents are 6 lbs, you are matching up those genes and effectively doubling your chances of producing more puppies who are 6 lbs than 4/5. All the dogs in his bloodline have an influence on the puppies' eventual size. You will need to get the tests done as well as having him collected to evaluate his sperm quality. You will also need to learn how to handle him to get him to cover a female and you need to learn how to manage his "tools" before, during and afterwards. He will also be more keen to mark in your house thanks to the whole process. Unless you have a dream of becoming a great breeder, don't put yourself and your boy through it. It's a lot of work for very little payback. Breeding is best left to the dedicated breeders, not pet owners who just want to enjoy their dogs.
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