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Judy in Waco · 03-16-2008, 06:31 AM

Welcome to YT!

I would also strongly encourage you to put your breeding plans on hold for the time being. Research and read as much as you can about breeding before you take such a serious step. Read the breeder section...keep a puppy watch with a YT breeder...check out the sick/injured section of YT.

Then, when you think you are ready, have your male and female tested completely AND have them evaluated against the yorkie standard by another breeder who knows the yorkie standard. (I think we are all too attached to our yorkies to evaluate them objectively.)

Then, and only then, find a mentor who is a reputable yorkie breeder to guide you.

Good luck and best wishes!

Oh, and what is your little girl's name? Posting pictures is required!

(just kidding on the picture part, but we do want to see her)

Jody Renfroe · 03-16-2008, 07:12 AM

Hi and welcome to YT! Great place to learn.

luckylady · 03-16-2008, 07:33 AM

Hello and welcome to Yorkie Talk! This is a great place to talk about and learn about the yorkie breed. Hope to see more of you online and look forward to seeing pictures of your pretty girl.

GeorgiaGrits · 03-16-2008, 07:43 AM

Welcome! There's such a wealth of information here and I know you'll truly enjoy visiting just like I do.

patty58 · 03-16-2008, 07:59 AM

I know nothing about breeding but think you joined the right place to learn. Welcome to YT. Join us often.

tiggerr36792 · 03-16-2008, 08:01 AM

Welcome to Yt!!

deb22 · 03-16-2008, 07:55 PM

WELCOME!

HighlandYorkies · 03-16-2008, 09:42 PM

Welcome !
I too was thinking about breeding when I joined...not for profit, but to keep ALL the puppies for myself ! (Yes....I am mad....many people tell me so hee hee)
I have 2 females and 1 male, all 4lbs.
...My first female,(TARA) I bought at 6 weeks, was neutered as a youngster as she was so dainty I decided then and there not to breed her.
I then bought an un-neutered male rescue,(CASPER) age 19 months as a friend for Tara.

2 years later, I so desperately wanted another, and decided on another female puppy as my male had had to be rehomed to me, due to him being bullied and attacked by other breeding males in his previous home, so I wasn't going to bring in another male to hurt him !
I searched and searched and there were no puppies at the time here in Scotland....I am in the Highlands too, so always have to travel hundreds of miles to get one.....then my hubby told me of Tammy's ad in the newspaper.....100 miles away....she was 3 yrs old and in a terrible state. We travelled that day....hubby just from night-shift, and bought her on the spot....I wasn't leaving her there !
I took TAMMY straight to the vets and got her pungently stinking red raw yeast skin infection and mites treated...got her vaccinated - she had never been to a vet in her life - her owner had told me he "didn't agree with vets". I grew her hair and nursed her back to full health....then I joined YT !

I was contemplating mating her with my male and asked for advice which I followed.....nothing happened....yes they mated, but it was a slip tie, and I had been so worried about the whole process I decided I could not risk trying again....I had grown so fond of her....what if I'd lost her !
I got Tammy speyed last August age 4, and the rotten teeth taken out at the same time...her previous owner had never cleaned her tiny teethies and they were black and stinking.

So I just wanted to tell you that I am SO GLAD I didn't breed my baby, and that there are just so many poor dogs out there....I have another pic of one on the Europe section just now....that need to be rescued as I have done with 2 of the 3 I have....I so want to go and rescue that little girl....but there would have been no way if I had had 2 more puppies here....and though I think mine are a happy threesome, I always have that option.

Once you have gotten the advice you need....I hope all goes just as you hope... and you have lovely healthy puppies and Mum just as you hope for
Puppies are lovely....you will find the whole process very demanding of time and effort, and you will find the info you need on the BREEDER'S SECTION on YT.....if you don't follow through for any reason....remember the many poor yorkie souls though no fault of their own who are locked up in a horrible pound tonight.....you could rescue one or more of them, or take them in and try to find them loving homes - perhaps for a fee if you wish, ....just a thought....but I hope whatever you decide works out for you and your lovely little girlie....lets see some pics of her and your Mum's dog if you have any !
...We want to see the cuties !

Debra x x x

1. Tara, nearly 8

2. Casper, 5 and a half

3. Tammy, 4 and a half

kobijax08 · 03-16-2008, 10:32 PM

Welcome to YT! This site has been my saving grace many times! I dont know what I'd do without it!

Layla's Mom · 03-16-2008, 10:35 PM

Welcome to YT!!!!

xxmxaxrxyxx · 03-17-2008, 06:54 AM

Welcome to Yt..in time you will learn a lot...

scrappysmom · 03-17-2008, 08:03 AM

Welcome to YT.

rontiss1 · 03-17-2008, 08:05 AM

Welcome to YT!! You will find a lot of answers to your questions here. Good info!! Boobah and Gina said to say hello and welcome!

Nancy1999 · 05-13-2008, 08:44 PM

Hi, welcome to Yorkietalk, lots of good information here. One thing I learned was that breeding toy breeds like yorkies is much more complex than other breeds, so many things can go wrong. Here's a link to an article that gives some information on breeding. TO BREED OR NOT TO BREED – THAT IS THE QUESTION

03-16-2008, 06:31 AM	#16
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Please think about this some more Welcome to YT! I would also strongly encourage you to put your breeding plans on hold for the time being. Research and read as much as you can about breeding before you take such a serious step. Read the breeder section...keep a puppy watch with a YT breeder...check out the sick/injured section of YT. Then, when you think you are ready, have your male and female tested completely AND have them evaluated against the yorkie standard by another breeder who knows the yorkie standard. (I think we are all too attached to our yorkies to evaluate them objectively.) Then, and only then, find a mentor who is a reputable yorkie breeder to guide you. Good luck and best wishes! Oh, and what is your little girl's name? Posting pictures is required! (just kidding on the picture part, but we do want to see her) __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

03-16-2008, 07:33 AM	#18
luckylady Living My Yorkie Dream Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 6,114 Blog Entries: 6	Hello and welcome to Yorkie Talk! This is a great place to talk about and learn about the yorkie breed. Hope to see more of you online and look forward to seeing pictures of your pretty girl. __________________ Rose Lucky,Toby, Hannah,Camie, & Reggie Heartland Biewers and Yorkies

03-16-2008, 07:43 AM	#19
GeorgiaGrits Elvis+Honey=My Heart Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Georgia Posts: 746	Welcome! There's such a wealth of information here and I know you'll truly enjoy visiting just like I do. __________________ *Honey Willow, Pure and Sweet as Nectar* *Elvis Kisses Lift Me Higher & He Lights My Morning Sky* *Del Mom to Elvis and Honey Willow*

03-16-2008, 07:59 AM	#20
patty58 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 5,272	I know nothing about breeding but think you joined the right place to learn. Welcome to YT. Join us often. __________________ Decide To Make It A Good Day

03-16-2008, 07:55 PM	#22
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03-16-2008, 07:12 AM	#17
Jody Renfroe No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,375	Hi and welcome to YT! Great place to learn.

03-16-2008, 08:01 AM	#21
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03-16-2008, 09:42 PM	#23
HighlandYorkies DEBRA'S DORKY YORKIES4 Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Highland Scotland Posts: 712	Welcome ! I too was thinking about breeding when I joined...not for profit, but to keep ALL the puppies for myself ! (Yes....I am mad....many people tell me so hee hee) I have 2 females and 1 male, all 4lbs. ...My first female,(TARA) I bought at 6 weeks, was neutered as a youngster as she was so dainty I decided then and there not to breed her. I then bought an un-neutered male rescue,(CASPER) age 19 months as a friend for Tara. 2 years later, I so desperately wanted another, and decided on another female puppy as my male had had to be rehomed to me, due to him being bullied and attacked by other breeding males in his previous home, so I wasn't going to bring in another male to hurt him ! I searched and searched and there were no puppies at the time here in Scotland....I am in the Highlands too, so always have to travel hundreds of miles to get one.....then my hubby told me of Tammy's ad in the newspaper.....100 miles away....she was 3 yrs old and in a terrible state. We travelled that day....hubby just from night-shift, and bought her on the spot....I wasn't leaving her there ! I took TAMMY straight to the vets and got her pungently stinking red raw yeast skin infection and mites treated...got her vaccinated - she had never been to a vet in her life - her owner had told me he "didn't agree with vets". I grew her hair and nursed her back to full health....then I joined YT ! I was contemplating mating her with my male and asked for advice which I followed.....nothing happened....yes they mated, but it was a slip tie, and I had been so worried about the whole process I decided I could not risk trying again....I had grown so fond of her....what if I'd lost her ! I got Tammy speyed last August age 4, and the rotten teeth taken out at the same time...her previous owner had never cleaned her tiny teethies and they were black and stinking. So I just wanted to tell you that I am SO GLAD I didn't breed my baby, and that there are just so many poor dogs out there....I have another pic of one on the Europe section just now....that need to be rescued as I have done with 2 of the 3 I have....I so want to go and rescue that little girl....but there would have been no way if I had had 2 more puppies here....and though I think mine are a happy threesome, I always have that option. Once you have gotten the advice you need....I hope all goes just as you hope... and you have lovely healthy puppies and Mum just as you hope for Puppies are lovely....you will find the whole process very demanding of time and effort, and you will find the info you need on the BREEDER'S SECTION on YT.....if you don't follow through for any reason....remember the many poor yorkie souls though no fault of their own who are locked up in a horrible pound tonight.....you could rescue one or more of them, or take them in and try to find them loving homes - perhaps for a fee if you wish, ....just a thought....but I hope whatever you decide works out for you and your lovely little girlie....lets see some pics of her and your Mum's dog if you have any ! ...We want to see the cuties ! Debra x x x 1. Tara, nearly 8 2. Casper, 5 and a half 3. Tammy, 4 and a half Attached Thumbnails

03-16-2008, 10:32 PM	#24
kobijax08 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 50	Welcome to YT! This site has been my saving grace many times! I dont know what I'd do without it! __________________ Is there anything better than a sweet Yorkie? How about TWO? Kobi Molly

03-16-2008, 10:35 PM	#25
Layla's Mom Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bryan Tx Posts: 681	Welcome to YT!!!! __________________ Dogs are not our whole life but they make our lives whole...

03-17-2008, 06:54 AM	#26
xxmxaxrxyxx Missing Yoshi Everyday! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 15,110 Blog Entries: 3	Welcome to Yt..in time you will learn a lot... __________________ Yoshi Mei Ling Ting Ting Ting Ki Sun Hye Yukio Kioshi

03-17-2008, 08:03 AM	#27
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03-17-2008, 08:05 AM	#28
rontiss1 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles,California Posts: 521	Welcome to YT!! You will find a lot of answers to your questions here. Good info!! Boobah and Gina said to say hello and welcome! __________________ [COLOR="Red"] :[/COLOR

05-13-2008, 08:44 PM	#29
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Hi, welcome to Yorkietalk, lots of good information here. One thing I learned was that breeding toy breeds like yorkies is much more complex than other breeds, so many things can go wrong. Here's a link to an article that gives some information on breeding. TO BREED OR NOT TO BREED – THAT IS THE QUESTION __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals