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02-29-2012, 06:22 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vancouver, WA, USA
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| We want the puppy experience Twenty-five years ago my parents and I had a yorkie that we gave us two litters (3 each time). We never got an ultrasound or even thought about a c-section. It was a great experience for all of us in the house. Today I have a 30 month old 7lb. female yorkie. Her hips started to become wide when she was about 18 months old. She is now in her 3rd heat. We've got a stud lined up. My wife called a vet today and was quoted $4,000 for a c-section. First question is: how do I really know if she needs one? Second is: how much should I really expect to pay. We really want to give our kids the experience of watching their dog change as she goes through the process of carrying the pups and then delivering. I know it's not easy and there is a lot that has to be done when the pups are delivered. However, one important point is that I must break even on this little experience. Thanks, Jeff |
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02-29-2012, 06:25 PM | #2 |
Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida
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| Oh dear...........
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02-29-2012, 06:28 PM | #3 |
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| Dear, dear, Jeff....all I'm going to say is read, read alot on here and IMHO you probably should have read on here loooong before now....Break even? I have no words, I'm over $25,000 in debt just to keep mine healthy and alive, shes a great, loyal and loving little one...and we never did breed her... Best of luck to your pup and at the very least please make sure she is healthy and well cared for, its really not about the experience for all of you, its about her health... Please forgive me if I am reading this all wrong...am having a bad day. Welcome to YT, I think...
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02-29-2012, 06:30 PM | #4 |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
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| That is not a good reason to enter into breeding yorkies. Have both yorkies been thoroughly checked for any genetic problems? Are they both AKC registered? Does anyone involved have a mentor or know why a mentor is necessary?
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02-29-2012, 06:32 PM | #5 | |
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__________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel | |
02-29-2012, 06:36 PM | #6 |
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| Are you for real? Or just trying to wind us up???
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02-29-2012, 06:37 PM | #7 |
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| Majority of reputable breeders very rarely break even.
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02-29-2012, 06:38 PM | #8 |
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| If you want your kids to have the experience of a dog going through pregnancy and delivery there are lots of videos online. They're free so you won't have to worry about "breaking even" and they won't put your little girl's life in danger because of your complete lack of knowledge as to what's involved in making the decision to breed a dog. |
02-29-2012, 06:41 PM | #9 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member | LOL, post like this one make me sweat... and give me a headache... and I am an experience breeder... oh dear is right... I don't have a litter unless I have $5,000.00 in the bank. and I breed silky terrier which is a bigger sturdier dog... |
02-29-2012, 06:44 PM | #10 | |
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I can't say what I really think so I will just sign off now after reading this. Sheez some people.
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02-29-2012, 06:48 PM | #11 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| First off you need to find out if your dog should be bred, is she an excellent example of the breed, is she AKC registered, has she been health tested has she been checked for LP if no to these questions you should not breed. If you decided to anyway the stud needs to be AKC, health checked, smaller then the female and checked for LP. If you cannot afford a c-section or x-rays that she will need to have to see how many pups she has then I would say breeding is not for you and you should get her spayed immediately. I am sure you could find another way to let your kids experience that. You should do lots and lots and lots of research before even thinking about breeding. Also be aware that your kids could experience your dog dying because something goes wrong or the pups or some of the pups dying too.
__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |
02-29-2012, 06:51 PM | #12 |
Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas
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| My advice is to take your children to the local pound for a real life experience and lessons about what indiscriminate breeding is doing for the pups.
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02-29-2012, 06:52 PM | #13 | |
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02-29-2012, 06:54 PM | #14 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member | he can also show a video from U tube if you want the WHOLE experience.. ok, I am out of here before I say something that is not nice... I promise myself that I would never get involved in this type of thread... hugs, |
02-29-2012, 06:58 PM | #15 | |
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Unbelieveable...this whole day on here...I am going to bed....arrrrrggggghhhh
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