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MARYKAY48 · 11-10-2011, 10:41 AM

I have 2 great guys one is not fixed and I have a friend that has a female. I would love to have another yorkie but not sure if I want to breed him for that reason. Right now I dont want to pay alot for one. I was told it could change my little guy behaviour if I do. What do you all think?

Nancy1999 · 11-10-2011, 10:53 AM

My vote is NOT! Seriously, we have so many unwanted dogs in this country, they only people who should be breeding are those who are persevering the breed, and only the best examples of the breed should be bred. Unfortunately, during hard times, good breeders cut back, but byb's come out of the woodwork to make a little money, and this is very bad for the breed. Good breeders say it takes years to learn how to be a good breeder and investing in the right dogs to breed is not cheap. Also you have to invest in whelping supplies and important testing, to make sure the dogs aren't passing a genetic illness. For females there's always a risk of needing Cesarean as well, which is very costly. My advice is to go to shows, and learn about the breed, before you start to breed, you need to be aware of all the illnesses that are associated with the breed and how to avoid them. By the way, your male will change once you breed him, they’ll be more problems with aggression and marking, he will also be more interested in sex than anything else. You’ll little boy will become a “man”!

There's several threads in YT library about breeding, here' one: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/bre...-answered.html

Also, I'm not being judgemental, I thought about breeding Joey, (he's perfect) but as I researched I learned that this was one of the stupidest thoughts I'd ever had!

There are also many dogs in rescue, and we have a rehoming forum. There are so many dogs that need a good home.

MARYKAY48 · 11-10-2011, 10:57 AM

Thank you so much.I really want feed back. I would love to have another one but maybe wait til I can buy one

beecee · 11-10-2011, 11:01 AM

You may want to do a rescue, yorkie rescues are in many cities. Good luck

stanziog · 11-10-2011, 11:03 AM

Rescue, rescue, rescue!!! Please

MARYKAY48 · 11-10-2011, 11:05 AM

Where do I go to find where one is at in MI? Do I look for rescue

Quiverful · 11-10-2011, 11:07 AM

Breeding a litter is not cheaper than just buying a puppy. The female must be in top notch health and kept that way...as well as the male. There are vet visits after birth and then tail docking and dewclaws. And, if something goes wrong, the cost rises dramatically. Plus, what about the rest of the litter?

Breeding can change a male's behavior. But, just being in tact will do that. I recommend having him neutered. It will help with any current or future aggression or marking behaviors and eliminate the risk of testicular cancer.

I also agree with the previous poster. There's plenty of dogs that need good homes and plenty of excellent breeders already out there.

Good luck!

TxVicki · 11-10-2011, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MARYKAY48

I have 2 great guys one is not fixed and I have a friend that has a female. I would love to have another yorkie but not sure if I want to breed him for that reason. Right now I dont want to pay alot for one. I was told it could change my little guy behaviour if I do. What do you all think?

OK so what ever happened about having to give your babies away????

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KazzyK810 · 11-10-2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MARYKAY48

Where do I go to find where one is at in MI? Do I look for rescue

Good luck with that here in Michigan. We don't have alot to choose from, unless you're really not bothered with "yorkie" looking like a yorkie, so unless you're ok with a really old, or extremely large or mixed yorkie, we don't have much available. One of my good friends is actively involved in a local rescue and said that many of the more desireable small dogs that they do get in are transferred (exchanged for cash) with other rescues in areas where they get more $$ for them...California being at the top of the list. This supposedly helps our locals rescue with the funds needed to save more dogs.

Donnainohio63 · 11-10-2011, 11:25 AM

Why dont you try fostering. I am loving it. Molly is such a joy to have and when the time comes for her to go to her fur ever home, yes I will miss her and be sad, but I know she will be the best that she can be because her and I worked so hard at it. If you foster and you decide you want to keep the baby, you can : ) Just a thought

Ellie May · 11-10-2011, 11:51 AM

I'm remembering just a few months ago you were thinking of rehoming one of your boys (thread is here somewhere). You had changed your mind. However, I'm just wondering why you would want to add another so soon. I would alter your boy, love him as a pet, work on training, and forget about anymore dogs until you can go a few years without thinking the ones you have aren't too much for you.

gracielove · 11-10-2011, 01:11 PM

It is not as harmless as many people think to keep a male un-neutered. A male dog can smell the scent of an female in heat for miles away. The need to mate does effect the male dog. It causes them to try to get away to meet that natural need. The male will have a lot of pent up sexual aggression that can come out in other ways. Do your dog a favor and get him neutered so he can live a calm peaceful life. You don't need another puppy producer. You need a calm and loving pet. Neuter him so he can live a peaceful life.

gemy · 11-10-2011, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Quiverful

Breeding a litter is not cheaper than just buying a puppy. The female must be in top notch health and kept that way...as well as the male. There are vet visits after birth and then tail docking and dewclaws. And, if something goes wrong, the cost rises dramatically. Plus, what about the rest of the litter?

Breeding can change a male's behavior. But, just being in tact will do that. I recommend having him neutered. It will help with any current or future aggression or marking behaviors and eliminate the risk of testicular cancer.

I also agree with the previous poster. There's plenty of dogs that need good homes and plenty of excellent breeders already out there.

Good luck!

I understand that your post is showcasing what is commonly thought out there; how-ever more research is in, and the spay/neuter question is not so black and white. In particular what is coming to the fore is that neutering does not help with aggression in fact the reverse seems to be noticed.
I provide a link to a topic please read up about spay and neuter and go to the articles/website listed.
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...n-if-ever.html

miabellaamoure · 11-10-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TxVicki

OK so what ever happened about having to give your babies away????
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"I have 2 beautiful yorkie one I have to find a home.He is 5 years old 3 pounds. I went thru a divorce and live in this house but this little guy since he is so small barks at everything and the landlord is now selling this house and I had a hard time finding a place allowing 2 dogs let alone one that one barks at everything. If any one would take good care of him let me know.This is hard for me to do"

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Originally Posted by Donnainohio63

Why dont you try fostering. I am loving it. Molly is such a joy to have and when the time comes for her to go to her fur ever home, yes I will miss her and be sad, but I know she will be the best that she can be because her and I worked so hard at it. If you foster and you decide you want to keep the baby, you can : ) Just a thought

Are you kidding...really

Roccosmommy · 11-10-2011, 01:31 PM

My vote is don't breed or buy or even rescue any pups at all - ever. Sorry to be harsh, but someone who was willing to give up a puppy because he MIGHT be 10lbs versus 5 is not fit to own even one, in my opinion. Does this ring a bell?

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gre...y-new-pup.html

Honestly, if you could consider selling a pup due to size, what's to stop you from abandoning a rescue pup that doesn't meet your coloring expectations, or personality wishes?

11-10-2011, 10:41 AM	#1
MARYKAY48 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MI Posts: 139	question should I breed or not I have 2 great guys one is not fixed and I have a friend that has a female. I would love to have another yorkie but not sure if I want to breed him for that reason. Right now I dont want to pay alot for one. I was told it could change my little guy behaviour if I do. What do you all think?

11-10-2011, 10:53 AM	#2
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	My vote is NOT! Seriously, we have so many unwanted dogs in this country, they only people who should be breeding are those who are persevering the breed, and only the best examples of the breed should be bred. Unfortunately, during hard times, good breeders cut back, but byb's come out of the woodwork to make a little money, and this is very bad for the breed. Good breeders say it takes years to learn how to be a good breeder and investing in the right dogs to breed is not cheap. Also you have to invest in whelping supplies and important testing, to make sure the dogs aren't passing a genetic illness. For females there's always a risk of needing Cesarean as well, which is very costly. My advice is to go to shows, and learn about the breed, before you start to breed, you need to be aware of all the illnesses that are associated with the breed and how to avoid them. By the way, your male will change once you breed him, they’ll be more problems with aggression and marking, he will also be more interested in sex than anything else. You’ll little boy will become a “man”! There's several threads in YT library about breeding, here' one: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/bre...-answered.html Also, I'm not being judgemental, I thought about breeding Joey, (he's perfect) but as I researched I learned that this was one of the stupidest thoughts I'd ever had! There are also many dogs in rescue, and we have a rehoming forum. There are so many dogs that need a good home. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals Last edited by Nancy1999; 11-10-2011 at 10:55 AM.

11-10-2011, 11:01 AM	#4
beecee Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Phoenix Posts: 626	You may want to do a rescue, yorkie rescues are in many cities. Good luck __________________ Nikita - - ChiChi - Jimmy - - My Yelp Profile Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace. -Buddha

11-10-2011, 11:03 AM	#5
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11-10-2011, 11:25 AM	#10
Donnainohio63 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lorain Ohio Posts: 1,882	Why dont you try fostering. I am loving it. Molly is such a joy to have and when the time comes for her to go to her fur ever home, yes I will miss her and be sad, but I know she will be the best that she can be because her and I worked so hard at it. If you foster and you decide you want to keep the baby, you can : ) Just a thought __________________ http://thelittleyorkierescue.weebly.com/

11-10-2011, 10:57 AM	#3
MARYKAY48 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MI Posts: 139	Thank you so much.I really want feed back. I would love to have another one but maybe wait til I can buy one

11-10-2011, 11:05 AM	#6
MARYKAY48 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MI Posts: 139	Where do I go to find where one is at in MI? Do I look for rescue

11-10-2011, 11:07 AM	#7
Quiverful Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 146	Breeding a litter is not cheaper than just buying a puppy. The female must be in top notch health and kept that way...as well as the male. There are vet visits after birth and then tail docking and dewclaws. And, if something goes wrong, the cost rises dramatically. Plus, what about the rest of the litter? Breeding can change a male's behavior. But, just being in tact will do that. I recommend having him neutered. It will help with any current or future aggression or marking behaviors and eliminate the risk of testicular cancer. I also agree with the previous poster. There's plenty of dogs that need good homes and plenty of excellent breeders already out there. Good luck!

11-10-2011, 11:51 AM	#11
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	I'm remembering just a few months ago you were thinking of rehoming one of your boys (thread is here somewhere). You had changed your mind. However, I'm just wondering why you would want to add another so soon. I would alter your boy, love him as a pet, work on training, and forget about anymore dogs until you can go a few years without thinking the ones you have aren't too much for you. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

11-10-2011, 01:11 PM	#12
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	It is not as harmless as many people think to keep a male un-neutered. A male dog can smell the scent of an female in heat for miles away. The need to mate does effect the male dog. It causes them to try to get away to meet that natural need. The male will have a lot of pent up sexual aggression that can come out in other ways. Do your dog a favor and get him neutered so he can live a calm peaceful life. You don't need another puppy producer. You need a calm and loving pet. Neuter him so he can live a peaceful life.

11-10-2011, 01:31 PM	#15
Roccosmommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,293	Are you for real?? My vote is don't breed or buy or even rescue any pups at all - ever. Sorry to be harsh, but someone who was willing to give up a puppy because he MIGHT be 10lbs versus 5 is not fit to own even one, in my opinion. Does this ring a bell? http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gre...y-new-pup.html Honestly, if you could consider selling a pup due to size, what's to stop you from abandoning a rescue pup that doesn't meet your coloring expectations, or personality wishes? __________________ "The little furry buggers are just deep, deep wells you throw all your emotions into." ~ Bruce Schimmel