Scared to post...
 

Ok, I'm a little scared to post because I'm not sure what kind of reaction I'm going to get - but here it goes.

As some of you know, I have been talking to Tucker's breeder about getting a new female after the New Year. After many conversations, I decided that when she is old enough I am going to breed her. My reasonings are not - just because I think puppies are cute, or I just want to see what happens, or I love my dogs so much I want there to be more of them. I am fully aware of the risks that I will be taking.

I genuinely love the breed. I will breed to the Yorkshire Terrier standard. It has been my dream to breed dogs ever since I was a kid and got my 1st dog from a breeder. It is pretty much the only thing I have been passionate about in my entire life.

I have been doing lots of research and I will continue to do research until and after I breed this dog (let's remember - she's not even born yet!!). I count on you guys for advice and support, so please don't bash me for wanting to breed. Just because I'm not an experienced breeder, does not mean that I won't be a good one. Every great breeder had to start somewhere.

Tucker's breeder has volunteered to be my mentor, but I will also need help from you all!! So please just tell me you're excited for me!! Thanks :)

Best of luck hun! I think that is correct with starting somewhere. I dont know much about breeding or why you would bet bashed but noone should be bashing. I hope you get beautiful puppies. Be careful and enjoy!

Good luck to you :)

I followed my dream also, but found out that it was too hard for me to give the pups up....

Remember that EVERYONE started with their FIRST litter... no one ever started with yrs of experience breeding, not possible.

I am happy you have a mentor and make sure you can trust your vet.... I also got a reproductive vet involved, it was more money, but put my mind at ease a bit more, along with my mentor and my regular vet.

Good luck to you....

What are your goals for the future ?

You are so right. Everyone on this forum and around the world who breeds any breed of dog had to start somewhere. No one is born a breeder, it's something you are passionate about and learn as you go along.

I wish you the best on your new venture. And believe me, you are in for alot of joy, love and happiness. You can have your heart broken too so just make sure you are strong enough to handle that side of it if you're ever faced with it. Best wishes to you!

I hope this doesn't get you in trouble with some of the members on here. I say---go for it!! It's not like you were 12 or anything. (Sorry to all the 12 year olds!!) It appears that this is something you have wanted to do for a long time, and now you have the chance. Don't get the idea that's it's all fun tho. There's too much to worry about for it to all be fun!! Just make sure you have not only a mentor, but several people who'll want to help you. And a good vet. One that will be able to talk to you in words that you can understand. One that listens is way important too! If he/she doesn't listen, it can be a big communication gap and you will be very displeased!! It should be comfortating to go to the vet. Not stressful. Talk to the other people in the waiting room when you are at the vets. They will be able to give you a lot of information about the vet without not even really knowing it. And make your you have "plan 2", in case your regular vet is out of town or on vacation when you need him/her. Give your mommy dog lots of love when she's pregnant. She needs it. It's tough for her too ya know. What takes us humans 9 months to do, she only has 63-65 days to get done. ;)

I'm not sure what you mean - as far as family/career etc?

I am getting married next year, but we don't plan on having children - at least for quite a few years.

I work full time, but my job is very flexible with time off and/or working from home. I do plan on staying with this job.

And as far as breeding - I would like to start slowly, but eventually I'd like to have a well established breeding program...

Go for it girl. I've always had the same dream, especially since I got my first Yorkie but it hasn't turned out and I know it's too late now. :aimeeyork

Jessica, of course we'll be here for you! You don't have to worry about that. :) Is there someone in your area that can mentor you?

LOL, i'm quoting my self here....I take back that one thing i said, i do believe there is one person in this world that is a "born breeder" and that's my daughter...she was born in 1997 with yorkies all around her, adults and pups. She probably knows as much about them as I do (lol) and she amazes everyone with her knowledge...my self included. :D

Good luck to you,

This post could have been written by me. Someday, a ways down the road, I, too, would like to have a well established breeding program. I also have my mentor lined up even tho I know I won't have my first litter until at least two years. I am fortunate in that my husband has been a breeder for over thiry years. We can depend on our vet any hour of the day or not and he is very experienced in small breeds. The only difference I see in his program and my future program is that my dogs will be much more fragile and require a lot of extra work and care on my part. I also know what you mean about being almost afraid to post about your dream. I have been in this position also. Who knows? maybe our first litter will do us both in. Sincerely, I wish you the best.

I wanted to know if you intend to breed only for pet quality or you want to show .

Unfortunately, Tucker's breeder is not in my area. She has offered to coach me over the phone anytime, night or day. My vet is available all night as well. I do have time (I don't even have a "mom" yet!! - LOL), so I will be looking for someone in my area that can also help. I had a terrible time finding a Yorkie breeder in my area when I was looking for Tucker, but maybe I can find someone that breeds another small breed to mentor me?

Thank you all for you support - I really appreciate it.

I would love to show eventually.

For now I would breed pet quality, but they would be AKC registered.

Congratulations! I wanted to do it too but my Hubby said no.

There's always going to be someone out there trying to poop on your party, rain on your parade, pee in your cornflakes....my advice to you is when you encounter this type of person along the way, take in anything you can from them as far as their knowledge, thank them for their input, and don't let them stand in the way of your dream or influence you to believe you are not worthy enough to do the same thing they are doing. Don't be afraid to voice your feelings, dreams, ambitions and questions.

Kimberly (txshopper) was talking about her baby Gracie having eclampisa recently and Pat (YorkieRose) said if she had a bad heart she couldnt do this. I can relate to that! My problem is that I have a real tender heart. I am tender hearted towards any animal, creature there is. I dont even like to step on ants. So being a breeder has made me one STRONG woman. I now know what I'm made of and what I'm capable of, and someday down the road, you will feel the same way too if you stay in it. Just do it for the right reasons and learn all you can first, and you'll find that there will be tons of nice people willing to help you along the way. Please don't be afraid to post about it.

Thank you so much - I have tears in my eyes! I was so scared to post, I was afraid people would think that I was doing this for the wrong reasons. But I know I have it in me - it just feels so right. I love knowing that I have this place to turn to, and I didn't want to lose that. Thanks so much.

Biddy's Mom, I wish you luck on this venture, and I can tell that you're going to be 100% dedicated to it. Like you said, just make sure you do all the research possible, and never stop reading up on the subject. I'm sure there will be tough times, but there will also be really wonderful times. Good luck :)

I think you sound like a dedicated person. Don't forget that even the most experienced breeders had to start as a beginner at some point. I send you the best wishes and congratulations on your decision.

Many others have posted already, but I just wanted to congragulate you on your decision. Many of us would love to do this, but do to circumstances, are unable. If this is your passion, why would anyone hold you back? I'm sure you'll be well educated when the time comes for breeding if you keep reading and posting on here. I wish you the best of luck and hope to see your posts, questions, and how you are getting along with this. We need all of the educated, kind, and passionate breeders we can get :) :)

Wishing you the best of luck. You have a braver heart than I do. ;) I think someone as dedicated as you deserves to hear the pitter-patter of little paws in their home. :D

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I think people are too worried about what other people think these days.

you should always do what is best for you and to follow your dreams no matter happens. Only you and your family can decide if its a wise choice or not.

If you want to breed yorkies I say go for it. AND don't let anyone steer you away from your dream. You will regret it if you do.

Everyone is a beginner at one time or another so never fear about that. You will make mistakes and it will be rough in the beginnings but don't judge yourself too harsh. As long as you did your best and have the yorkies best intention you have nothing to worry about.

Good Luck and maybe in the future when nyma&pa want more yorkies we will beg you for yours. :-)

No noe on yt resents you or will think any less of you beacuse you want to breed. That is where the next generation starts.

I encourage you to get a mentor, buy everybook you can find on Yorkies and read them until you know the pages by heart. Look at all the differences of thought in the books. Ask questions of breeders, vets anyone who has genuine knowledge and experience with the topic. Listen to all these views.
Go to dog shows-. Visit breeders in your area. Decide a plan of attack. Set your goals of what you want from your breeding program- be fair and be honnest. Know your breed standard. Have fun

Make sure that if you are breeding- your dogs are of breeding quality.

You go girl!!
 

Biddy's mom: CONGRATULATIONS :thumbup: on YOUR decision.. as long as you always remember this is your decision not anyone else's you will be okay. Don't let anyone damper your dream..... remember even the most perfect people out there have flaws, they just forget to look in the mirror...
"What doesn't break you , will only make you stronger"

Good Luck and don't forget to post pics once you start!!! Someone's going to be one busy grandma!!! :D

I am always glad to hear of anyone willing to try to do this right. There are too few good breeders out there and it is terrific to see someone interested in dedicating themselves to learning before beginning. I am at your disposal for any help I can give and would be glad to help you find a nice girl.

If you are passionate about the breed and want to breed quality dogs and you have the support (vet & mentor) than you should do it. :thumbup: The problem with dog overpopuation is not responsible breeders, but irresponsible backyard breeders and puppymills. :thumbdown

If more people bred for quality, not cranked out litters for profit, there would be much more healthy yorkies and dogs and not homeless ones in shelters.

So I do not see anything wrong with you wanting to be an ethical, responsible breeder. Please visit my page here to see info about looking for a breeder: http://www.superpets.org/the_facts.html#breeder

(#1 wouldn't apply to you since you are just starting, yes, everyone has to start somewhere)

Best of luck in your endeavor to follow your dream!

I wish you the best in all your new-to-come Yorkie endevours! When Trixie has her pups in Oct, it was her/my first litter too...I think most everybody knows that by now. :rolleyes: Like you you are doing now, I did ALOT of research and worked with our vet and other breeders first. I will tell you the one thing that helped me the most was actually being present for whelping before it was our turn. I wasn't as nervous as I think I would been had it been the first time and I knew what to expect, signs of nesting, etc. I have not regretted my decision at all...it has DEFINATELY been worth every minute! It is the most rewarding feeling I have ever felt...next to giving birth to my own daughter, of course ;) Good luck! You know your YT family will be here to help you along the way!

i want to first start off by saying SHAME ON YOU!....why couldnt you have decided to do this like forever ago so i couldve got my baby from you!! hehe. no seriously, i am so happy for you and your decision. i think it absolutely wonderful- i have so much respect for breeders, its not an easy thing to do. i call a baby from the first litter you produce! [not joking, btw] like you said, you have to start somewhere, and i think once you feel it that this is what you are passionate about- its right for you. it will be so nice to have a breeder in the area- a trustworthy one. i wish i knew more on the breed and breeding so i could help you too, but im a novice- i know the basics, but im always reading more on them. i will always be available if you need help once you start your program...lol i dunno what i could help you with, but i will be more than willing to :] im so excited for you, Jessica!! i understand how you could be afraid to post that you want to start breeding- opens doors for lots of negativity, but i am sending you positive wishes and energy<33 yay! im so excited!!! so many YTers are soooo incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, i dont think you will have a great place for questions and such up until your ready to start your program :] :::hugs::: im so excited for you!!

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I'm going to a Dog Show in my area tomorrow! Believe me - I'll be asking questions & taking notes!

Just wanted to pop in and wish you the best of luck in the world Jessica!! :girl_hug: