Unsure I was speaking to a friend of mine, earllier today, that I had not talked to in a while. We updated each other on what was going on in our lives. And of coarse I told her about Halleigh. She then went on to say that she has a friend she has known for 13 years that breeds Yorkies that needs to rehome her 2 females and 1 male due to her husbands illness. Last week she asked my if she would be interested in adopting the Yorkies and breeding them. My friend told her that at this time in her life she did not have time to care for and breed the Yorkies. The original owner would give her the Yorkies for free. Then asked that when the puppies are sold she would also benefit from the sale. The dogs have had all the health checks done and are UTD on shots. Anyway, she asked me if I was interested. I am looking to all of you for direction. I don't have all the financial details. What do I ask? I would love to give these guys a loving home. I have also breed dogs in the past, but not yorkies, I bred Bichon's. |
I wouldn't trust any breeder that breeds to make a profit. Breeding, when done the right way, does not normally produce a profit. Reputable breeders don't breed to make money....they are lucky to break even. I'd only give the babies a home if you could get them spayed and neutered and let them be loving pets. |
Wellgo see them first and base your decision on that. try ot go to he orignal owners house too |
Hi! I used to breed Bichons too. I would go see these yorkies first. Are the females currently pregnant? If so, that may affect your decision. If you take them in, that shouldn't mean you have to breed them. 'm sure you are well aware about breeding quality dogs for quality pups, & not just for the experience or the money. If it was me, I would probably have a hard time resisting. But if they were due to have pups, I would certainly be evaluating my time to care for a litter and my readiness to do so. Good luck - let us know how you proceed. |
Thank you to those that have replyed already, But, I was hoping to get more of an idea on what questions to ask the owner to help me make a decision. I do know she breeds each female every other heat. She also told me one of the females is due in 61/2 wks. |
I'm not a breeder, but let's see if I can help here -food/supplements they are on -problems with previous litters -who's the daddy? -pedigrees -vet records -size of pups for previous litters -have the dogs changed hands at all before her -known or suspected behavior/health issues -references, references, references -contact info for previous pup owners -tour of the house/breeding area -nicknames for her dogs -favorite foods/toys (will tell you how much time she spends with them) -grooming schedule -allergies |
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I myself as a breeder , wouldn't get into this situation.....yes they are lots of expenses in taking care of a dog now add pregnancy care , (always have in mind and be prepared for c-section$) and raising the puppies. Breeding is always risky.... what are the expectations of the original breeder? You'll be getting "free" dogs but why not ask if she sells the dogs period , free sounds so good but you'll be working hard as a breeder sometimes around the clock , good times , bad ones , stress here ,stress there and having someone waiting to get money out of the puppy sales from your breeding doesn't sound good to me....sometimes there is money on the side but not always. The money I make from my puppy sales when everything goes nicely goes around to my dogs, I'm not getting rich from breeding my 2 super spoiled females. The ones who make $$ out of breeding are the millers for sure , who don't care about their dogs as they only used this poor babies as "breeding machines" |
I'm not knowledgeable about breeding, but it seems like there are too many strings attached. How long would this lady expect you to breed? And what would happen when it was time to stop? Would she want the dogs back? Just some things to think about. |
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I bred Bichon's in the past. I with the ok of a vet, I felt I had a good representation of the breed. I feel I did everything necessary to have healthy happy AKC registered pups. There was never a need for medical intervention during welping. I had them vet checked shots etc. But I did make a small profit. I certainly did not get rich. I am also sure if I did need medical intervention that I would have broken even if lucky. But I enjoyed my Bichon's as pets and breeding them to improve the breed was a wonderful experience. My females became to old to breed at one point I had them fixed and they enjoyed another 10 years or so keeping our couch's warm. :) |
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