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Interested in Breeding.. I am interested in breeding Yorkies but only after i am ready, have done tons of research(im still doing research), speak to breeders, i also want to attend a couple dog shows. I won't be breeding any of my midgets of course and when i am ready and do decide to get my first male and female to breed i will tell the breeder i am getting them from my plans. But i have a couple of ques. I know that the male and female to breed need to be tested, what do they need to get tested for before being bred? I know Liver shunt is one, are there any more? What other things should i know, if anyone can give me any info...thanks! |
Some of the normal testing before breeding would be x-ray of hips and legs, Full blood panel & bile acids test. teeth, ears and eyes checked and if you get dogs that have been breed before you would want them tested for STDs or bacteria prior to breeding. |
I just want to mention one quick thing about liver shunt. It is possible for your dogs to have normal bile acid tests but throw a puppy who does have a liver shunt...So, you would have to be prepared for something like this. Researchers have not found the genetic marker yet, so there is no genetic test to determine whether a dog carries the gene for producing a pup with liver shunt. That's what makes a difference in breeders...A breeder who is prepared to deal with these situations and a breeder who is not. Hopefully, you would be buying from a breeder who knows their lines really well, but it's always a possibility... |
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CONGRATS to you!! We need good breeders in New York!! If I can do anything to help ya (even though I know squat about breeding), let me know. I can look up some articles for you if you'd like. :p Kisses to Teddy, London and Sophia!! |
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There are some really good books out there on breeding. Myra Savant-Harris has written a few good books. Start with one and keep reading. I read all the time; maybe a book exchange would work. |
I just want to wish you luck with this:D From your posts here, I think you'd make an excellent breeder:) |
Good luck!!! I hope you find the perfect sire and dam .... :smile: you shall do fine!! You are very conscientious! |
Good luck!! :) It's awesome that you're doing your homework already! |
I wish you well hun!!! I think its great your doing your research first. |
Thank you guys so much for supporting me! I really hope to breed one day and want to do it the right way. I am going to read books about it, look online and find out all the info i can about pedigree, blood lines, etc. I just really love the Yorkie breed, more than i ever have for any other breed and the joy and excitement from seeing creatures grow is amazing and fulfilling. I bred and handfed Cockatiels before, got up every 2 hours to syringe feed them until they matured and the feeling was so good to see them grow and know that I helped with that. They are definetly not dogs but I know the dedication, care and love that it takes to breed. I am not going to do it to make money, and if anyone can help me and give me tips, info i would really appreciate that! Thanks everyone! :) |
where abouts are you in NY? There is this seminar coming up that I'm thinking of attending and it sounds really good. Would love for there to be someone I know there... not that I really know you :p But here's the link: http://www.saratoganykennelclub.org/seminars.htm |
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Reading and doing your research is wonderful but I would also suggest you start going to dog shows and you also might want to talk to yorkie rescue groups (I wouldn't tell them you want to breed as they will tell you we already have to many Yorkies in rescue). Both of these groups are very experienced in Yorkies. If you are going to breed it is very important to understand your responsibilities for the lives you are bringing into this world. Good Luck to you and you will be a great breeder if you do your research, understand the whole picture, and do all of this before you have your first litter. |
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