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Question: Is my male too small to breed? I don't think he is, but I am no expert... I thought I would bring it to y'all... the yorkiperts. I just bought an 8mo. AKC male that weighs 2.5 lbs. I think he will probably be 3-3.5 lbs. total. Is that too small to breed to my 5 lb. female? Thanks in advance! :) Oh, and another question... is there something to give dogs to fatten them up that they like (that is HEALTHY)? |
well, there is a lot more many people here would need to know about your boy in order to see if he is breedable. his pedigree for one thing.... his health, has he been tested his bite his topline his ears what were his parents and grandparents temperament, coloring, coat, health? this all goes for the dam as well. you have to understand that thousands of people, just like yourself, have come on this board for this exact question. most people don't have the slightest idea about whelphing and all that is involved. we have seen many people loose their mommies and babies due to inexperience or just plane bad luck. at least you are coming here before doing anything. since you don't know if he is breedable, which tells us you are inexperienced at this , i would just sit back and learn everything you can. get a mentor to help you along the way. there are WAY TOO MANY people out there breeding yorkies just to breed them and the quality of the yorkshire terrier has really diminished. please make sure of what you are doing and that you are doing this for the right reasons. good luck in what you decide to do. |
No he is not to small to breed. But like Lisa said, there is much more to consider. |
My Rocky is 3 1/2 pounds and does not have a problem with the "larger" gals!! :D Even my Butch, who is closer to 3 pounds does not have a problem. So no, your male is not too small breed. Best of luck. :) |
Ditto - what lisatodd said. :thumbup: Also just because your male is smaller does not mean that when bred to your female it will be good for her. You could have a 2.5 male and its litter mate or grandparents could be 6, 7 , 20 , etc.. pounds. You have to know what is behind your dogs, this includes weight. I have seen a female die through labor because they had a larger pup stuck and it caused problems (not one of mine). This is why it is so important to know everything you can about your dogs, especially before you breed. T. |
lisatodd is right there is a lot more to it than that. You might want to read the many threads and posts about breeding inlcuding the ones that went all wrong, lost moms, lost puppies, heart breaks. I will not use a male for stud less than 4 1/2 lbs in size, I have to know the pedigree and how he best will match my girl to improve what I have. Breeding tinies to produce tinies in my opinion, is not breeding towards the breed standard. Breeding carries the responsibility also of not only can you breed them but should you breed them? Do they have the potential of improving for the next generation? |
He may very well be a good size to breed, but please check all his other qualities out as stated above on lisa's post. |
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