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03-23-2014, 04:32 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Killeen, TX
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| I want to talk to breeders!!! Hello my name is Brian. My wife and I have a golden yorkie named tink. We have had her since she was a tiny pup. I know we can't breed her until she is at least 2 years old, but I would like to prepare myself for that. I would love information on my responsibilities as a owner and a future breeder and the ins and outs of how breeding works! Thank you |
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03-23-2014, 05:49 PM | #2 |
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| Hi and Welcome to YT! I'm not a breeder but here is some info from the YT library: Breeding and Breed-Specific Library - YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community
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03-23-2014, 06:01 PM | #3 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| You should only breed to better the breed so dogs with color faults should not be bred. You also have to prepare yourself to lose your girl because it does happen so is it really worth it? How much does she weigh? Do you have thousands of dollars for puppy care and emergencies.
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03-24-2014, 03:41 AM | #4 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Killeen, TX
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| My entire reason for this thread is to get a collective prospective on this matter. She is 6 months old so a min of a year and a half before she can breed. We are considering breeding her because she is such a beautiful dog and very well tempered. I'm not in this to make money, but because I love animals. I would never put my dogs life in any kind of imminent danger, however that's why I would love feedback negative and positive so when the time comes my wife and I can make that decision. My pup like I said is 6 months old and she weighs 5 lbs. what is a healthy breeding weight? Thanks for the quick replies!! |
03-24-2014, 04:17 AM | #5 |
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| You might want to go to the breeders section for advice from some of the YT breeders. Since this is the general discussion section you are probably going to get comments from a diverse group. You do need advice from people well experienced in breeding such small dogs. It is a very risky idea as complications are quite prevalent when breeding any type of dog but especially small breed dogs. Your dog has what is considered a color flaw to begin with since Yorkies do not officially come in "golden." I'm sure she is a beautiful pet though. The genetics of breeding purebred dogs is quite a complicated matter that you might want to consider getting more information about. Breeding a pretty dog with another pretty dog does not always result in happy healthy pups. The background genetics of both parents are very important because either could carry a gene that could produce harmful defects when combined. I hope you are able to get the information you need. |
03-24-2014, 07:39 AM | #6 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| It's risky especially if you don't know what your doing and miss a sign that she is in distress. Also what happens if she has the pups and won't let them nurse or take care of them? That means you have to feed them every two hours, keep them warm, clean them and watch them all the time. Also what happens if your dog dies in labor and you have all these pups to care for or if she needs a csection and doesn't make it. What do you plan to do with the puppies? Is she AKC registered.
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03-24-2014, 09:00 AM | #7 |
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| Find a mentor in your area. It would have saved me heaps of disappointment, heartache and money if I'd done this at the beginning. I'm in a region that has precious few good breeders, so I have that excuse for not connecting properly early on. You're in a place that has lots of good breeders, so take advantage of it. The obvious place to look for a mentor is the YTCA and/or your regional breed club. I think you said your Yorkie is golden. If you're looking for mentorship in breeding non-traditional colors, you're going to find extra challenges in that. Some members of YTCEHB may be in your area and able to help you. Good luck. This is a fun hobby for those of us who don't mind spending all our time and money on it!
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03-25-2014, 06:40 AM | #8 |
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03-25-2014, 01:06 PM | #9 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Killeen, TX
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| My pup is ckc certified like I said I'm new to this and I'm here to learn. It is slightly unfair to ask someone questions like that when they are trying to get info on the topic of breeding. Of course my dog and her safety are a huge concern, but all things will be considered before we make the decision to breed or not to breed. I recently contacted a reputable breeder in my local area and when my dog is ready to breed IF we decide to breed her she will hold our hands through it. Thank you for all the responses!! |
03-25-2014, 02:26 PM | #10 | |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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03-25-2014, 03:53 PM | #11 |
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| I don't think Lovetodream is trying to be disrespectful. They're just trying to give you an idea what you could be getting into in case you don't already know these things. You see a lot of posts here about people considering breeding their dogs without realizing the risks that come along with it. It's important to know what you're getting into. I personally had thought it would be fun to breed dogs before I even got my yorkie, but after reading a few threads like this I researched it further and decided it sounded way more stressful then fun, and I'm just not up for it. When people on here say something about ckc or apri most of the time they aren't trying to insult you or your dog. I know the thing about the breeding registry sounds harsh, but it's also true. If you're getting in to breeding it's something you should keep in mind. Its potentially possible to get a full yorkie from a ckc registered line, but it's iffy. So even if you start breeding and do a wonderful job, a well informed buyer may not want to deal with you, not because there is anything wrong with your dogs, but because the registry it's self isn't trustworthy. |
03-26-2014, 04:48 PM | #12 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Moline, Il. USA
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| sorry for all the negative feedback. I am a home breeder of yorkies. I love every minute of it. I do spend quite a bit of money on prenatal care, but I want to make sure my babies and my momma are healthy and safe. I am happy to answer any questions you might have. If you do go forward, I would suggest careful screening of the families that want your puppies. I would never sell to someone with toddlers, or to someone that could not afford the care they need and deserve. Yes, you always run the risk of losing a baby, but they joy of watching their development, socializing them, and see how rapidly they change is beyond measure. So often people do all they can to discourage you from breeding, but, if they discouraged everyone, how would they have these wonderful dogs. I agree that sometimes people are more dubious of ckc registry or apri. But you can do the research and gain full knowledge of you pups heritage. |
03-26-2014, 04:55 PM | #13 | |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! | |
03-26-2014, 05:24 PM | #14 | |
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That is a very harsh blanket statement made to someone just looking for advice. It's really not necessary to immediately jump on everybody just asking questions! If I was the OP I would be horribly offended and would most likely never see the positive side of this forum. Taylor, I know you love this breed, but I really find this statement inappropriate! Who are you to judge someone's dog like this?
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03-26-2014, 05:37 PM | #15 |
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| Hi Brian and welcome to YT I see that you are located in TX. I'm a member of Yorkie Haven Rescue (aka YHR) that is base primarily in TX, LA and NC. There is a huge overpopulation of Yorkies in TX in particular. It's actually very sad to learn of all of the Yorkies that are PTS on a daily bases in your state because of the over population by breeding. I'm in IL and things are far different here in the Midwest. There is hardly ever a Yorkie to be found in a shelter or rescue in this area. It's all the supply and demand.....oversupply=PTS If you love your little girl please reconsider the risks to her in breeding. Additionally, have you thought about where you would find a male to mate with? maybe watch a few YouTubes of breeding dogs. It's all very technical if you really want to do it correctly. Then you have puppies that might not go to homes as loving as yours. Personally, I wouldn't want to be responsible for creating lives that I couldn't be responsible for after they left my care. Please don't think that I'm antibreeder because that is furthest from the truth. I love puppies and think that it should be done responsibly and when there is a "need". More dogs of any breed are not needed in some areas of the country and IMO TX falls into that category. When there are dogs dying every day after being abandoned by their owners. It really is very sad
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