First Timer!
 

I have a little boy Yorkie who I am absolutely in love with!!! I am really interested in breeding him when he is old enough. The main reason I want to breed him is because I want another one (but a female this time). I am just curious about peoples opinions on studding out Yorkies. I heard that their personalities change and I have also heard that they don't. When I get my little girl I want to have Scout neutered and then breed her (I'll worry about that when the time comes!) The breeder I got Scout from did the same thing and I would love to have the puppies around once in a while.

Also if the is anyone from NJ or nearby who would be interested in using Scout for this trade (ACK reg, healthy champ bloodline) let me know!!!! :)

Thanks!

Before you even consider becoming a breeder please study the breed standard thoroughly, have your male evaluated for confirmation, genetic genotype, hereditary faults, study his pedigree, and have him tested for health issues common to our breed. The male should than only be mated to selected bitches of good quallity owned by reputable breeders. Far too many dogs are being bred and simply wanting an othe pet is not a good enough reason to breed in my opinion. If your boy can be used to improve the breed than by all means prove him in the show ring and breed him. If not than provide a wonderful home to the numerous homeless babies already out there.

and to add to what tami stated, their personalities do change. they will start marking all over the home, if they get out, they will run run run. i had to rehome my last stud. it was the saddest thing i have ever had to do and my heart still breaks thinking about it. i hear from the assisted living home he is in now (he is now a theropy dog) and they love him but he still has the issues of marking but their are no other dogs around so the marking has been very limited.

Thanks
 

Great thanks for the advice! I don't want to be a big time breeder like a kennel or anything, I just want to have the puppies around every once in a while. Do you think it's not worth it to breed considering there are so many yorkie breeders as it is?? I don't want to make a profit. I would probably only ask for however much the vet bills are. I also don't want to show my yorkies but I do want to bring quality to the breed. I can definitely understand that! I know that Scouts pedigree is very good I just want to make sure that everything is done correctly. Thanks again!

If you breed at all it makes you a breeder and responcible for the little lives that you bring into the world. Don't go into this lightly, learn all you can, have your guy checked out thoroughly, and make a careful and informed decision.

Being a big time breeder or kennel or just breeding once or twice, the reasons for either breeding or not breeding are the same. Just think down the road, how many puppies "just once in a while" can produce, and reproduce, and reproduce..... Like Ladyhawk and Lisatodd have explained, have you had you dog evaluated by either a judge, handler, or experienced exhibitor/breeder? Have you done all the testing that should be done? Have you studied and researched your pedigree completely and know exactly what each line produces, the good and the bad? You must remember, it's not just your dog, but the grandparents, greatgrand parents, etc. There is just so much involved with correct breeding unless you have the time and the money it takes, leave it for those who do. I'm seriously not trying to be harsh or offend you in any way, I just want what's best for the breed and I am so glad you came here looking for advice. We have some very reputable, exhibitor/breeders and handlers that are always willing to help.

I strongly suggest that you emerse yourself in the breed. Take some genetic classes, breeding and whelping classes. Deciding that you would like to have puppies around once in awhile....is not reason enough to breed. The financial, emotional and time responsibilities of bringing puppies into the world are tremendous. Let alone the studying and planning for each litter.

1. Preliminary vet costs prior to breeding.
2. Whelping Supplies
3. Nutrition for your female.
4. Possible Emergency Vet Fees
5. Personal time as once whelping time is near....you can not leave her alone. So, from that time and the next 6 to 8 weeks your are an on duty care giver.
6. Vet care for the puppies (docking tails, removing dew claws and vaccinations) and after vet check for mom.
7. Socializing and training puppies.
8. Finding approved homes.
9. Keeping in contact with the new families....they will be using you for their source of knowledge, be prepared for 7x24 calls.

The above listed responsibilities are just touching the tip of the list...it goes on and on.


Yes, there are alot of yorkie breeders are out there and the market is flooded with puppies that are being brought into the world that are poor representations of the breed.

Most breeders already have their males so, you would be dealing with random people coming to your home and calling you asking about you male. You will be the one responsible to get their female bred. Most males get the job done some you need to help a bit. You will be responsible for that persons female that nothing happens to hurt her. You would be breeding 2-3 times to make sure she settles. You would have to look at that person's female to make sure she is quality, healthy and would cross nicely with your male so you would end up with a quality pup.( not just some person's dog they think is perfect) Females that have been bred before can have STD's that your male could get. You would need proof that she is negative for Brucellosis. If she is a first time female they can get scared when the tie happens and nip at the male or you, try to run and drag the male etc. You will want to see the females AKC papers and have to make a contract. Once a males hormones get going they do mark. After you use them as a stud they REALLY MARK. Many times neutering a stud dog stops the marking but in some they still mark. I think it will be a huge hassle trying to find a person with a healthy quality female for you to breed as you male is not known and you have never bred a dog. If you put a ad in the paper be prepared for some possible strange people. :rolleyes: If it were me I would neuter before the hormones get going and buy a female. It's way easier!:D