Well I am breading the right way so I am not worried. We have two healthy dogs, two prepared and willing adults, and the money to do it.
The fact is you either breed to get money or dogs no matter how you look at it.

Your right...not all of it is from being overfed, but the mom of that dog is about 10 pounds. The mom of my dog is about 6 pounds...and yes I know that doesn't determine everything.

Unfortunately, you have not understood anything or any point anyone was trying to explain to you. The sad part is, the dogs are the ones that will have to pay the price. You have convinced yourself that you are doing what is right, no one here can say if you can or can't and you will have to live with the choices you make. Good luck with your endevours in 'breading.':rolleyes:

Sorry I am the only one that mispells words/hits the wrong letter even though I spelled it correctly later in the same post. No one here knows if I should breed or not either. I know my dog better than anyone and I can combine that with the info you all have given me...:rolleyes:

For the love of Pete, lighten up! I misspell crap all of the time! I never miss a chance to poke fun at people when they slip up or use the wrong word because it's funny and EVERYONE does it.
Glad to see you got all your answers worked out. Like I said, good luck.

well guess I am so defensive because ya'll have attacked everything I have said. sorry about that

No one "attacked" you or anything you said. That is a strong word to just throw around--consider the true meaning before you start using it to accuse others. People here brought up things to consider and disagreed with your reason for breeding and offered up some of the more negative aspects of the process. That does not consitutute an "attack."
I am sorry if you feel that way and as if I looked up your "life story"--again, strong words to just throw around and blow out of proportion and not at all accurate--in 71 posts, I doubt you've shared that much here. All I did was quote YOU to try to explain my statements as I felt you were calling me untruthful. I would hope any self respecting person would have done the same.

how to tell ??
 

I have had cocker spaniels and could tell when they were in season. BUTTTTT these yorkies! my 3 lb one has showed nooo sign. she turned a year yesterday. What do I watch for and is there somewhere i can read up on this? I have read all of your comments and some have brought up things i didn't think of . Would appreciate all help. :confused:

My 2 girls both come into heat every 6 months. Yes and some bitches can come into heat only once a year, I would prefer this for my girls. lol. My advice is do plenty of research as I have done, maybe look up old threads here on breeding, theres a weath of info. Maybe if there is a breeder near you you could ask them for advice most will be willing to help as it is their passion. We just recently had our first litter and Missy done very well. But i had 2 breeders on hand if I needed them.(which I didnt). Breeding realy is a learning curb, as we had to have a little girl put to sleep due to a very rare disorder, (not heriditry), and this was very hard. I have kept a little girl, and give the boy to my friend, as I could not bring myself to never seeing him again.lol. So when it comes to the money making part of breeding, it actully cost me money with the stud and vet fees, but im not worried about this as I am learnig somthing new everyday.
I wish you the best of luck, and im sure you will do your best for the welfare of both parents and puppys.

You're right there is no making money in breeding. Well unless you do it unresponsibly...BYBers, Puppy Mills.....

Oh those poor knees!!!!!!!!!

I have a little girl that is 10 pounds, stocky and yes overfed....she diets.....see food diet.....she sees food and eats, her's as well as everybody elses. But, she is a spayed pet.

now this is poor breeding. there have been so many people, me included, who has purchased a yorkie, expecting it to be the standard, and with in a year, we have a large yorkie. this is NOT right. you will hurt so many people trying to sell these dogs as standard yorkies. plus, get a bad name for yourself. that grandmother who is 10 lbs will pass that weight down to the grandbabies.
ohhhhhhhh this makes me so very angry. we here at yorkie talk try to educate people on breeding to improve the breed and the standard.
you came here seeking advise and some very good show breeders and breeders have giving you some advise.
please listen to them.

i have learned so much from these people on yt that in my area, i am known to be a reputable breeder eventhough i only have 2 litters a year. i already have a list of people waiting for my next litter in october (hopefully). it makes me feel good that these wonderful people here on yt have taught me so much and i still have much to learn. it feels good to do the right thing.

please, if you want to breed....get two dogs who fit the standard.
please do not add to the poor breeding that is already out there.
be a reputable, loving, caring breeder.

Yes, quite true. But, either way, it should be done with education and with the intentions of improving the breed. With the best foundation dogs you can possibly afford....Knowing their pedigree, inside and out. Arming yourself with all the knowledge you can. Medically testing them, to insure they are free of genetic defects.

you cannot breed a 3lb yorkie. they need to be ATLEAST 5lbs. you will most likly loose the mommy if she gets pregnant.
please do not try and breed her.

i thought about what i said in the previous post. i am sorry that i showed my anger in a post and i shouldn't have.
all i really wanted to say was to be a responsible breeder.