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11-07-2006, 01:02 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Africa
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| Too Big Hi, Lulu my female weighs 2kg and Webster, Male, 3kg. Lulu is now on heat and I would like to know if Webster will be too "big" for her to mate. Someone told that the male carry the genes and the size depents on the male. Is this true? |
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11-07-2006, 01:06 AM | #2 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North eastern Illinois Suburbs
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| I think I've got this right... 2kg= 4.5 lbs 3kg= 6.5 Is that right? If so, then as far as his weight goes, he's within standard. Physically can it be done? I don't see why not. We have no idea what her structure looks like. If she's a light boned and petite female that's just considered heavy at 4.5 then I'd say don't breed her-especially to this male. As far as the "size" gene, lol, that can come from either side of the genetic tree(s), it doesn't neccessarily come from the sire! |
11-07-2006, 03:54 AM | #3 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Africa
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| Too Big?? Thank you K9, will keep you posted!! |
11-07-2006, 11:20 AM | #4 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas
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| There is more to weight than just the weight of the dad. It matters what is in his background. I would never personally consider breeding a 6.5 male to a 4.5 female no matter what's in the background. I would also be very careful in breeding a 4.5 female and have her checked by a vet to determine the width of her pelvis. I breed a 4 3/4 pound with no problems, but she is built for breeding with very wide hips. I breed her to a 3 pound 14 oz. male with only 3 and 4 pounders in his background. |
11-07-2006, 11:25 AM | #5 |
YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rockwell, NC
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| I wouldn't... I wouldn't breed a male that much larger to a female that size. I think you would be asking for complications. I agree with the other poster that a Vet should examine the female to make sure that she should be bred at all. Good Luck, Teri
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11-07-2006, 11:57 AM | #6 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama
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| I would say too big as well. |
11-07-2006, 01:17 PM | #7 | |
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Here is what i don't understand. If you are not supposed to breed for tiny puppies, then why use a male that produces 3 to 4 pund off spring? Just a question, not being judgemental. | |
11-07-2006, 01:19 PM | #8 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alabama
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| with a small female you need a same size or smaller male, a bigger male may cause bigger puppys that the female could not have, it may kill her! that's what i think not entirely sure though!
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11-07-2006, 01:31 PM | #9 | |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas
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No offense taken - I am guilty of breeding for tiny puppies as charged. | |
11-07-2006, 01:32 PM | #10 | |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Moultrie, Georgia
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I think she is small... but if you are comfortable and trust your vet... ask him or her and go from there... GOOD LUCK | |
11-07-2006, 01:39 PM | #11 | |
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11-07-2006, 01:52 PM | #12 |
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| I think it is recommended that the male be the same size or smaller than the female.
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