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02-15-2005, 08:09 PM | #1 |
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| Breeding Questions Hello. This is my first time on the site. I have a 3 year old female yorkie that weighs 3.75lbs (just under 4lbs). I want to breed her just once or twice for some cute little puppies in the house and will plan to keep 1-2. However, I'm afraid she may be too small to breed. A friend told me that since she's so small - she could have alot of problems like only producing 1-2 pups, them being so small they may be sickly or die, or she may have delivery complications if the pups are too big. I do not want to jeapordize my yorkie's health at all - she's my little sweetheart. Is there a minimum/standard weight size of the mom to breed safely? I don't want to breed her for "a living" - just want 1-2 litters, then will spay her. If her size is safe to breed, do I have to make sure the stud is small too? I've heard it doesn't matter what size the parents are in producing small or big pups - it's all a luck of the draw. Is this true? Thanks! |
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02-15-2005, 08:22 PM | #2 |
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| This is a pretty controversial subject with yorkie owners. In my opinion, its not the weight so much that matters but the bone structure. A 3 lb yorkie could actually be "bigger" than a 5 lb yorkie depending on their bone structure. If I were you I would try to find an experienced and reputable breeder in your area and take your dog to them to be examined, as there is a lot that the average person does not know about breeding. You are right also, I have heard many experienced breeders say that yorkie breedings can be difficult and can sometimes require c-section delivery. I know than many also say you must be prepared to lose your female during delivery due to complications, etc. I know it sounds scary, because it is! Personally I believe in pet owners being just that...pet owners, and leave the breeding to the professionals. In fact, the medical evidence shows that females spayed before having a litter are typically healthier and live longer lives. Also if you just want another sweetheart like your girl, a dog or cat may be a great pet, but that doesn't mean her offspring will be a carbon copy. Professional animal breeders who follow generations of bloodlines can't guarantee they will get just what they want out of a particular litter. A pet owner's chances are even slimmer. In fact, an entire litter of puppies or kittens might receive all of a pet's (and her mate's) worst characteristics. Terri Shumsky, a yorkie breeder of 30 years and a yorkie expert, says this about breeding your pet: "Before you consider breeding your Yorkie, send the pedigree of your female to several well known and trustworthy breeders. If possible go to a dog show and try to have the Yorkie judge evaluate your puppy, to tell you if it is good enough to be bred. Before breeding the male and female should be certifed free of brucellosis. This is a standard test that your vet can do on the 5th day of heat. Most breeders don't insist on the male being certified as free of brucellosis but it would not be unusual to expect the male to be tested also before you breed to him. There are many books available on the trials and tribulations of breeding toy dogs, and I suggest that you at least read one that lets you know what you're letting yourself in for and also buy as many whelping videos as you can." |
02-15-2005, 10:03 PM | #3 |
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| If you aren't willing to lose your female don't breed her. You would most likely need a c-section as well. Always in the middle of the night or weekend too. Thats a huge cost too. Breeding a Yorkie under 4 pounds is very risky. Even 5 pounders can have problems. The bone structure is what you would go by but I have never yet seen a Yorkie that size with wide enough pelvic bones for my taste. Remember Yorkies can have pups 2-3oz and 6oz in the same litter. It happens more often than people think. The male being smaller will not help unless every dog in his pedigree is that small. |
02-15-2005, 10:43 PM | #4 |
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| I agree with Brittie123...it takes a lot to properly breed animals, period. And i also think they have to be good example of the standard...also there is sooo many things to know about the genetics of their ancestors (it all counts). All the risks that was listed with breeding, it is true, in my opnion. About that size, for what i know, most breeder have studs that are smaller than the females. Just as a little note...my own dog, Mojo, he is 7lbs, his mom is 5lbs and his dad barely 4lbs...my friend bought a puppy from the same litter and he is a little more than 3lbs...all the other puppies (it was a litter of 5) didn't gow bigger than 5lbs. His size is due to a bigger dog in his background a few generations back (don;t forget that many many years ago, yorkies were much bigger than the ones we see today) so there is always the risk of the puppies being too big... |
02-16-2005, 02:54 AM | #5 |
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| It is recommended you do not breed a yorkie under 5 lbs, and your little sweetie is well below that. The need for a c section would be likely. You can always buy a new puppy! That way you dont jeopardize your babies health and you can get your puppy fix! |
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