I hope everyone has a wonderful day.

The health tests that the breeders are referring to here are not the standard tests done by a regular vet. They are generally done by specialists and are looking for very specific things. For instance, did you know there are sexually transmitted diseases among dogs? Some of them can cause the dams to loose the pups. As a stud owner, you would be responsible for knowing about this and having your studs tested.

There's an entire litany of tests that should be done prior to breeding, if one cares about the health of the dogs. In addition, it's important to know the health history of the ENTIRE line, not just the particular dogs you intend to breed. Some genetic defects may only show up when you've put two of the wrong dogs together; others are much more prevalent.

Now, if the information you are looking for is how to let it be known that you have a stud available, you won't find that information here because it's a violation of YT rules.

In no way did I mention or even infer how much my dogs make for me. In fact if you do all the prelim screenings, and do the showing, and all the many many educational courses, investigations into pedigree you would be very lucky to break even.

Bitches or dams are the correct terminology to refer to breeding females. It is neither derogatory or indicative that they are not well loved family members.

The advice you sought is contained in the many posts above yours, even though it might be 3 or so years old, it is still true of today.

You want to "learn" how to do it the right way. There is no short cut to the right way. You do the breed specific testing, you get out and show your males, and you seek educated opinion from very experienced breeders about the quality of both males.

If you want to breed at the minimum you breed to maintain the Yorkie Standard in all ways, if you are very very lucky and or very experienced the great breeders actually improve the breed. And Gawd knows our Yorkie breed has enough health concerns that all breeders should be breeding to improve the health of this breed!!!

If you doubt this take a few hours to go through the Sick and Emergency threads here. I could also post many research links to the sobering genetic health issues of our beloved breed.

So what breed specific tests did you do?

PRA - must be done by an opthamologist - results sent into Offa and CHIC
LP evaluation - sent into to CHIC
BATS - results sent into Chic
Heart see above
Thyroid see above
HD AND ED screening - Xrays must be sent into Offa for evaluation

These are some of the breed specific tests.

Amen to these important words. So very well said.

I get the impression OP thinks you and Rhetts mama are trying to argue with her and not offer sound help and information I pray she takes to heart for the good of this breed. So many seem to think that breeding is fairly easy to do with a few tips or reading a book or two and never stop to ask WHY should I breed my dog and what kind of puppies will he and his ancestors create?

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Sheri, stay around here for a while--
 

YT people tend to be very protective of the breed. Breeding and studding out a dog have serious implications to the welfare of the breed. Stick around and ask questions and you will learn what you need to know. Find a mentor and join a kennel club. Be a responsible breeder.:)