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If the teacup thing is some how added by google I am sorry for the teacup part and I do strongly suggest Dawn talk to her sister about it and possibly contact google to change it because it's a red flag to me and most of the people who come here we tell using the word teacup is a red flag so it might cause others to think it's a red flag also. I did not know google could do that. Again for the teacup thing if it is a google mess up I am sorry. When I go straight to the we address though it still says tiny teacup yorkies. |
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What is behind the lines is another important consideration, not an excuse. How her mother grandmother and great grandmother were as breeders is important. What size of pups they threw(the mother controls the size of the puppies), number in the litter(s), uterine wall elasticity and health and her being in prime physical shape to handles the rigors of the labour. There is a whole darn more to deciding to breed a female than physical traits, testing, temperament and such. Key is will she be a "good mother" to the puppies. Some females just should never have puppies, and we try are darn best to understand if this lass is one prior to breeding her. Of course IMO. A brief perusal of the Ytca's Code of Ethics and Conduct does not mention any restriction on breeding females under 5lbs. I found that one interesting. You gals know all about this Internet searching, tagging what-ever thing, this thread is not to be a review of a breeder which is not the OP but oh my gosh an OP that has not yet come back to post again. |
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The point was and is a very small hobby breeder, and how did that term get to be a "dirty name", rarely if ever breaks even. In fact the sad mathematical truth is we can't, particularly if we want to advance the breed with a limited number of dogs. Most breeders I know don't keep separate bank accounts and accounting systems to add up all their costs. We kind of just close our eyes and go well its got to be done/spent yada yada. To me what seems a sensible reality is if the breeder is living on the proceeds of their breeding then de facto they must be making some profit. And I am not saying that is wrong per say. But But But, in my mind, it is a slippery slope. Do you take that FLA vacation, or spend that $3000 on upgrading your kennel, or buying that next show prospect to open up the lines, taking the plunge and doing certain genetic tests that have just become available? Oh yes just read an interesting article I will post it in the Breeders Forum, would love your comments when you have the chance to read it:) |
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Lisaly I rarely disagree with you but exactly how big can a 3.5lb pup's pelvic region be? Breeding 3.5lb. pups WAYYYYY BADDDDD....wayyyyyyyyy baddd...... Bringing up Christian and toting the bible doesn't make it right. Sorry. I'm a Christian, I do things that aren't exactly right either....but I don't say I'm a Christian so that makes it ok.... In my very Christian voice I say DON'T BRING GOD IN TO BREEDING....cuz I'm thinking its not quite the thing to do.....But I'll pray for that 3.5lb. pup. |
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In terms of religion and breeding, I wholeheartedly agree with you. I can call myself a spiritual person, but because I use imagery and love, and certain Eastern techniques to ease my dogs in pain, doesn't make me a better breeder. A fairly old saying is: Don't Talk the Walk, Walk the Walk. :) |
Breeding size is just one consideration when breeding yorkies. Like Gail said, you cannot just go by how much the female weighs. Structure is very important. I know reputable breeders/exhibitors that do breed females in the 4 to five lb range. Any female regardless of size can have difficulty whelping. The smaller ones are just more likely to have problems. My personal preference is to breed females in the 6 to 8 lb range. |
I found this on Yahoo! LOVE it...for obvious reasons.... "The recommended weight is 5 pounds. I breed a 4 1/2 pound with no problems, but would never attempt to breed a 3 1/2 pound and I've been breeding Yorkies for over 20 years. Those that breed 3 pounders are in it for the money. They are willing to risk losing the dog because the puppies can bring a high price. Most likely, she will need a C-section which will be at least $1,000 and maybe more at an emergency clinic. If you are going to breed her, make sure you are prepared for the grief of losing her and/or the puppies. I really find it hard to believe that a vet would encourage breeding of such a small dog. The mate (and his lineage) should always be smaller than the female. YorkieTalk.com - Yorkshire Terrier Community is a very informative site just for Yorkie owners. It is full of stories of dogs and/or puppies dying during whelping. I have been around long enough to unequivocally say I will NEVER EVER agree with any breeder, breeding a 3lb. 3.5lb. dog...Absolutely zero good reason to do so, and a million reasons NOT to. |
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