New Breeder(me).
 

Hello i am new to the yorkie breeding world, i am currently in search for a female, for my male Sunnie.
i have one in mind too. i am quite excited. and am looking forward to sharing my experiances. and asking questions and learing more.:aimeeyork :)

Welcome to YT and good luck finding your new female. Post pictures and tell us about her when you find her.

Welcome!

So what are some of your breeding goals?

well i want to produce healthy and good tempered puppies and find loving home for them all. im not interested in breeding tea cups( i dont have anything agenst them) and i dont want to breed BIG yorkies( nothing agenst them either) but i would like to breed 4-6 lbs yorkies. i live in a quiet province and not alot of dog shows come here so im breeding for pet quality.

Jessica& Sunnie:aimeeyork :)

have you had your male tested for any genetic faults? have you researched his pedigree and done a genetic search on his bloodline? Your female will need the same things. You have lots of time to do your research. Welcome to YT.

Sunnie(stud) isnt registered, and i have seen his grand parents and parents when i get my female ill be taking her to the vet and getting her tested for any disorters such as bone disease, liver staunt, and rapid cell division and get her reproductive organs tested when she is old enough to make sure she is in great health to have puppies.

Jessica& Sunnie:aimeeyork :)

You may all be surprised. I'm not even going there...: rolleyes:

did i say something wrong?

I think it's important to realize that no one should be breeding for pet quality dogs. Good breeders breed to *improve* the breed. Their goal is to produce pups that are closer to the standards than the parents, and plagued with less health problems. And breeding to standards isn't so a dog looks nice or shows well, it's for the health and safety of the breed! There's a reason Yorkies are bred to a standard, and if you're not working towards that standard (looks, health and temperament-wise) you are doing a disservice to the breed, and to the owners you're selling to. With all due respect, please reconsider breeding at all unless you're doing something for the breed.

Those of us that have ended up as the buyers of these poorly bred dogs will attest to how much we hate breeders who aren't breeding to improve the breed. It's financially and emotionally draining to cope with a dog who's genes make it hurt or ill, and I get angry at Missie's "breeder" every time we're at the vet for a problem that could've been prevented had her breeder cared enough to do more than make some money. We have enough "pet quality" Yorkies in shelters and rescues throughout the US, please don't add to that.

im not planning on breeding un porportion'd yorkies, im not like that i do understand what you are saying but im not breeding for show quality, my dogs are raised in a loving and home inviroment. ill be breeding Yorkies to meet the guide line standards of the AKC.

Show quality means breeding to standard and if you're not breeding for the best, don't do it.....There are plenty of breeders that breed 5, 6 , 7 or even more litters a year to sell puppies. The don't think about what 2 dogs they put together....don't all yorkie "puppies" look cute. Do you're homework, research and talk to other reputable breeders....not just the ones in the classifieds. Go to dog shows....Contact Breed clubs, Breed Parent Clubs.

You said your boy was unregistered....big draw back.

i have done my home work and i do know quite a few yorkshire terrier breeders. you guys dont even know me and seeing as how i just joined this site thsi is a wonderful welcome.
it didnt matter to me if Sunnie was registered wehn i got him it doesnt matter to me. i honestly dont care i love him all the same and i hope than when people buy my puppies they will look at that and if they are looking for a yorkie to show then they will have to go to another breeder.
tthis thread has honestly turned me off from this site.

No you didn't! Alot of people feel that breeding should be left to the professionals which, I am one of those too! But, the Pros had to start somewhere to! Just do all the research before you decide to breed..look at the pros and the cons...if you are breeding to make money this most likely is not going to happen. Breeding a small dog isn't like breeding a larger dog..They can run into all kinds of issues C-sections, puppies that don't survive and you can lose the Mom...Although I am not a breeder I have read enough posts on here with alot of opinions...don't let them scare you away...this is a learning site with alot of very good people and tons of info...You are probably going to hear alot of Do your research...which is correct.

Sunniesmommy, I in no way mean to offend you or drive you off. In order to be a good breeder, you have to be able to take the advice and criticism of other's. No one sees their dogs objectively, and you're saying you're going to breed to your perception of the standards--not a judge's. I'll be perfectly honest with you, it isn't possible to breed to standards unless you're showing. Sure, another breeder can evaluate your dogs and give their opinion. They may even be very experienced at doing this. But a judge has seen hundreds of Yorkies, knows what's out there, knows the standard like the back of their hand, and has NO obligation or pressure from you in judging your dog. There is no replacement for showing in order to determine the quality of the dogs you intend to breed.

We all love our babies regardless of papers, and we love your little Sunnie whether he's registered or not. The point is, if he can't be registered, he's not show quality (that means bred to the standards in ALL aspects--health, body, temperament). If he wasn't bred to standard (which he wasn't, since he's not registered), he will not throw pups that more closely resemble the standard. It's not possible, and that right there invalidates any ethical, responsible reason for breeding him.

Please, for the sake of Sunnie and all those "pet quality" Yorkies out there who are waiting for homes, re-evaluate your motives and your plans. Put the interest of their lives first.

And since you're new (I am too :)), welcome!

the only reason he isnt registered is because his parents weren't. i have had breeders tell me that he is show quality, but to go thoug hthe trouble of getting his registered is hard