Breed her?

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Superstarkba

I am trying to help her, but we are kind stuck. I have been taking her out around other dogs, which she does fine with, and I take her to new ppl (ppl at my work, not strangers..lol) and let her stay there with them and she just shakes. I think that I got her wayy before she was 8 week. The breeder said she was but she was soo small bearly a pound and she wasn't eating dry puppy food, she was still eating wet food would drink, I had to feed her out of a surrienge

Could be part of her problem....she was not socialized and taken from her mother way too soon....She's your princess, why attempt to make her anything else.

[Yorkiekids]

If she's small I wouldn't do it, because I'd be afraid of losing her. Penny's 5 pounds, but I was afraid of the risk, and didn't think I'd have the patience to take care of a litter, plus I'm a big cry baby, and everytime I had to sell one to a new home I'd be a basket picture. Only you know what's bes for you and her. I'd read as much as I could then make an informed decision.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Breny

Yeah - What she said....LOL

This is the part that I crave and what drives my desire. Alot thinks of this as work but this just gets me going. I LOVE every aspect of this process. I live for the work and beleive me it really takes all your time. Call me crazy, but I live for this.
(all that she just described for you)

And I am here for my pups owners after they are gone. I answer questions all the time for them. But thats part of the whole process I love. Plus I get life time friends out of the deal too! (so its not all scrary things that can happen)

For the true experienced reptuable breeder it is a labor of love. We would be faulty in our educating those that are thinking about breeding, if we didn't tell them everything.

[Breny]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

For the true experienced reptuable breeder it is a labor of love. We would be faulty in our educating those that are thinking about breeding, if we didn't tell them everything.

Perfect! Thats what I was trying to think of "Labor of Love".

[Gypsy & Me]

Is it right that your stud has to be smaller than your female? I've heard this before and I've read it countless times... My intention was to breed with Gypsy, (parents used to be breeders), but I'm not 100% sure she's the dog to breed with and think I'll probably look for another to breed.

[BamaFan121s]

I think that you have been given alot of good advice so far. So I will just add that in deciding if you intend to breed, you should be considering many factors, not just focusing only on her size and if it will be safe for her to carry and whelp a litter. You should also be considering factors such as her temperament. Also her genetic history. Once she is mature (over a year old, at least) determine if she has developed traits that should be passed on to future generations. Does she meet the standards set for the breed? Is she a quality Yorkshire Terrier? (And not just is she perfect to you.)
I would suggest finding a seasoned, reputable breeding in your area to help guide you. Maybe ask your vet for a recommendation. You can read and have questions answered all you want, but nothing will prepare you like experiencing it all first hand.
Good luck!

[Breny]

Originally Posted by Gypsy & Me

Is it right that your stud has to be smaller than your female? I've heard this before and I've read it countless times... My intention was to breed with Gypsy, (parents used to be breeders), but I'm not 100% sure she's the dog to breed with and think I'll probably look for another to breed.

Genetics have alot to do with it as well. A 5 or 6lb male can throw tiny pups, depending whats in his lines.

[Superstarkba]

I think shes just too small to breed. Maybe its bc I see Aubrey whose 14 lbs, and shes not even a quarter of his size.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Gypsy & Me

Is it right that your stud has to be smaller than your female? I've heard this before and I've read it countless times... My intention was to breed with Gypsy, (parents used to be breeders), but I'm not 100% sure she's the dog to breed with and think I'll probably look for another to breed.

That is a misnomer....male being smaller than your female is incorrect. What you must know is the lineage of both dogs.

[Yorkiedaze]

Originally Posted by Superstarkba

Ok, I have never really paid attention to this forum until now. I am trying to decide if I want to breed Dakota. Shes a little over 3 lbs, and is almost 5 months. So she might gain another pound, def. not over 5 lbs. I know that her first heat you don't breed her, you wait until her 2nd. So what are the cons to breeding? I know the pros..lol. I am doing some reasearch now.

Please don't jump down my throat, I do know that happens often.

Thanks!

Here is some helpful information to help you decided.

http://www.jlhweb.net/Boxermap/reputablebreeder.html

http://2001.homestead.com/WannBeBreeder.html

[Superstarkba]

Thanks for the links Loooking through them now. I think I have decided not to do it. I just think that 1 something will happen to her bc shes too small and gets scared. And 2 shes my baby enough said.

[Sugar's Mom]

you mentioned your baby gets scared. let me tell you my story of one breeding. My vet said my girl weighed 4.2 and was fine to breed. We were very doubtful and finally decided we might try it since Ceeby and all his ancestors are aa lot smaller and so was hers. Both parents came from the "dreaded" tiny breeders. SOOOO to make a long story short, she was bred two days straight. before breeding, she was the most playful, full of personality, sweet loving one I have. Immediately after breeding her whole personality changed. She was afraid of Ceeby, she hunkered in corners, had to be coaxed to give kisses and get belly rubs. never played anymore, stopped eating for the whole pregnancy. I had to hand feed her andd still she wouldn't hardly eat. I was very concerned and worried. mentally kicked my butt and the vets every time I looked at her. When it was whelping time, before she even had contractions, this buldge appeared next to her vulva. In 15 minutes time it went from nickel size to quarter size. Not out her vulva but next to it. i picked her up and raced to the vet 10 minutes away. It was fist size by the time I got there. He weighed her and with two big babies, she only weighed 5.2 lbs. he rushed her straight in to surgery for a c-section. her uterus had been on the verge of ruptering. I nearly lost one of the pups. They worked and worked on it. When I picked her up, I drove home with the little gal in my bosom and breathing into her little mouth each time she gapped. I raced into the house and swung her a few times and suctioned her some more and after about an hour she started breathing well on her on. When I took my bitch back to get her stitches out, she only weighed 3.6 i hated myself and my vet at that time. It took months for her to get back to herself pre-breeding but she finally did and thru it all she was a good mother. Please, please don't breed this tiny girl. I will never, ever breed another one under five pounds.

[Superstarkba]

Thats scary!!! I don't think I am. I wish I could give a pic of how small she is. Like when I look at her that way shes tiny. Let me go take a pic to show you. And see if you think she will grow anymore.brb.

[Superstarkba]

Heres a pic I tried to get of her body, shes 5 months old tomorrow at a little over 3lbs.

Sorry its a little blury.

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by Superstarkba

Heres a pic I tried to get of her body, shes 5 months old tomorrow at a little over 3lbs.

Sorry its a little blury.

She is a pretty girl and built nice. mine have shown a pattern of stopping growing around seven months old. of course they can keep growing up until about two years i think but all mine have been done around seven months.