Question about possible breeding
 

Ok up front I want to say I have no idea about breeding issues. Please do not jump down my throat for asking questions. I am simply thinking ahead and I do not know what I am going to do. I would like the breeders and knowledgable folks to give me their honest opinion. :D

Ok I am looking at getting another yorkie. I have made no decisions about this yet and don't know when I will get one, but I know I want another one.

Before I get one I have decided that maybe I should think about one that I can breed in the future (only because I see myself wanting a 3rd yorkie down the line). Anyway my question is, would it be best to get a female or a male for breeding? Health wise is a male best or female?

I mean how does a "stud service" work? Do you get to pick a puppy if you have a good AKC registered stud, or does someone just pay you for your stud? Asking as I have seen ads for that sort of service. Again I know absolutely nothing. That is why I am asking and researching ahead of time.

Is a female best because I will have all the pups and can choose what I want and find good homes for the rest?

I hope all of this makes since. I don't think I have worded my thoughts correctly but I hope you can understand what I am asking. Please let me know what you think. Please be nice. I hope I have not offended anyone, I don't mean to if I do. I don't know what would be offensive above but I just don't want anyone to take this out of context at all.
Thanks! :) :animal36

I think if your main goal is to get a second and possibly a third Yorkie in the future, then I would get whichever sex you prefer. Is the one you have now altered? I'm assuming that he/she is, since you didn't reference "it" in your post.

Anyway, I would think more along the lines of which would be the best "pet" for you.

Now, to answer your question about "stud service", most will charge a fee rather than taking a puppy, since Yorkie litters are typically very small (2-3 average, I believe). I have paid $200 and $300 for stud service. Some pay more ($500 is the max I've seen, but I think that particular stud had several CH's in his bloodline).

Hope that info helps. Maybe someone more knowledgable will reply.

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um what happened to my post? Man I don't remember what all I said:(

As far as the best pet goes. I reallly don't have a preference as to the sex of the puppy. My main concern I guess would be which one would be healthier and easiest to breed (If is choose to breed).

I am actually talking to a member about buying an adult 2 yr old male who is not altered. However the age concerns me. Again I know nothing about breeding. So if I buy a 2 year old male does he still have alot of time to breed? What is the "cut off age" so to speak? I don't want to buy an adult and then have to rush to breed cause I am not positive I want to do that yet.

Ease of breeding would that be male or female?? Basically is a female better to have for breeding or a male? IDK :rolleyes:

i hate it when this happens

OH also I remember I said something about my yorkie...hehe

His name is Cody and he is 15# so we defininatley want a smaller one this time. Not that anything is wrong with him, we love him to death. I just would like a smaller one this time. Also which would get along better with my current 15 pounder - male or female or does it even matter?

A two year old mal is ideal to breed. Lots of years left. BUT, make sure you check the bloodline and all about his background before you buy him for breeding. he may not be breeding material.

Thank you! What exactly should I ask about the bloodline and his background?

First just ask," what iss his bloodline"? Then come on here and ask us if it is a good line. next, ask if he has had any genetic testing done. If he is really cheap, you could get that done yourself. Ask about his parents. Things like that.

The very 1st thing you do when picking a stud is finding one that compliments your female. In other words when you look at your girl. Is her topline level, is her tail set correct, her front, her rear, her ear set, color. In otherwords, what would you like to correct in her. Then start looking for the stud that may correct those things, checking pedigrees, genetics, etc.

Well I don't have a female first off. That is basically what I am trying to figure out. Do I get a female or do I get a male. Would it be easier if I just told you the member that I am thinking about getting the pup from? You guys may know the pedigree just from the member.

It would be easier, but you need to clear it with her. It would be better to get a female 1st.....you can always go back to your breeder for stud service. Stud prices vary from region to region and kennel to kennel. And whether or not the stud is a Champion with a line of Champions behind them. Then you're getting into big $$$$$$$. It also depends if the stud has been proven or not. Some breeders don't charge stud fees on an unproven stud.

Something that I would concider is the dog after retirememnt, since they are pets much longer than they are breeding. When a female is retired you can have her spayed and she will make a very nice pet. When a male is retired, you can get him neutered, but that does not mean that he will quit marking or humping.


Just something to think about.

Ok thanks! Now let me ask this. I have a male now who is neutered. He does hump sometimes but nothing major and I haven't "seen" him mark anything. Is it different if they do get bred? My yorkie was fixed right after I got him (at whatever the appropriate age is).

I did just ask the owner of the pup and she does not know his blood lines. She says he is AKC registered and Full blooded. :confused:

Yes, stud dogs mark their territory.

Just because a dog is nuetered does not mean their instincts are removed, they will still hump.

If you want to do this breeding thing, I would suggest that you find a female with a good pedigree. AKC/purebred doesn't tell you a whole lot about it's background.

Yes you are right. That is why I am asking you guys. I seriously thought if it was AKC registered that was good enough. I didn't know I needed to know bloodlines.

How do you go about finding out such information if someone doesn't know this?

So how many of you think a female is better for breeding than having a "stud" LOL that sounds funny

I wouldnt buy from a breeder that doesnt know the bloodlines. My two Are pets and still the breeder bragged about their bloodlines

Oh and also what i meant above was once a male is bred, does the humping and marking get worse?

My stud dogs don't hump, unless of course they are being bred. The marking well, it's something that comes with the territory.

By the way, don't buy from any breeder, unless they can recite their dogs pedigree backwards and forwards....tell you about every dog in that pedigree, health, quirks, etc.

As a breeder, it is better to have more females and start with a female.

If you seriously are looking into a responsible breeding program you should fiind a show breeder who has been successful at showing and breeding for some years and seek advice, I don't think most of the yorkie people here are showing, looks like pet for the most part pet breeders and I don't think a pet breeder would be an appropriate mentor for a newbie.
Prehaps you could PM some of the show breeders. Some will turn a deaf ear to a newbie but many are willing to help when they see a serious person who is wanting to learn.
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Juzme

Thank you so much for the information. Where are you in Texas? Maybe I can get one of your pups. :p You seem to know your stuff!

I am a show breeder and not turning a deaf ear to her. Attempting to answer her questions.

Thars great for helping her out.
What lines do you have yourself? I don't recall the name? Are you new to showing?

Juzme :aimeeyork

I'm a show breeder that breeds for myself for that next champion to add to my breeding program. However, as I can't show or keep them all, those that I can't are adopted out to preapproved homes on a spay/nueter contract.

I'll do everything else to help you to this thing correctly. Believe me you haven't an easy road to follow....

Hey Mary! I can testify that Mary is very supportive and patient with us newbies. :D :D :D

Yes you are answering my questions and I totally appreciate it. I am trying to figure out what the best thing is for me. If I do choose to start breeding of course I want a good start. I do not want to do what was done to me (as I was/am still very ignorant about what to look for).

I figure if I am spending so much money on a puppy then I need to look at all the options out there before hand so I know what I can expect later IF I decide to breed.

This Time & Pastoral. I've been showing about 3 1/2 years. Finished 4Champions before going near a whelping box. Mardelin is my kennel name. And now handling for my breeder/mentor.

Hi Tami,

How are those kids of yours?

Mary

Forgot to answer one of your questions I'm in the Dallas - Fort Worth area

You have some wonderful, reputable breeders down Houston way. I'm not going to kid you. What you are wanting to do is not an easy thing. But, if you want it bad enough and do it the right way, doors will open for you.