interested in becoming a breeder

[ALLlovesLULU]

what is the process?
do you have to registered all your dogs with AKC, etc?
do you need a license?

any info from other breeders would be helpful

the thing is that my dogs are not registered because the pet stores still haven't sent the documents required to file it in.

thanks =)

[whispersmom2]

OMG! There is so much to this post that sends up red flags. Not about the person posting, but about the situation with the dogs. Personally, there is no way that I would consider breeding these dogs til the owner knows very much more than they do now.
I am not being mean, just honest. I also do not intend to be hurtful

[StewiesMom]

what is the process?

Finding dogs who are excellent representations of the breed that have clean genetic lines. The point of breeding is to improve the breed - to have the puppies be standard conformation and also weed out genetic defects common to Yorkies

do you have to registered all your dogs with AKC, etc?

AKC is the most reputable organization. You can't just register any dog w/ the AKC; their parents need to be registered and their litter's registration needs to be sent in by the breeder.


do you need a license?

Not usually.


You probably shouldn't breed any dogs that you got at pet stores. You don't know their historys or what their parents looked like or anything else. Dogs from pet stores are usually from puppymills. Check out this site:
http://www.stoppuppymills.org/

[SnowWa]

All dogs from petstores aren't "puppymill" pups -- but, for sure, they usually aren't what most of us would regard as breeding quality. They are more often "pet quality" ---which is what a lot of us have and love.

I also see a lot of "red flags." Most of our reputable breeders are not purchasing their pets from pet stores. They are very carefully and selectively purchasing their dogs (at high prices) from other breeders. They are also very careful about their dog's meeting the Yorkie standards and work hard to maintain or improve the Yorkie breed.

Unfortunately, a lot of people think that breeding their little Yorkies may be a way to make some "extra money." But the truth is that it can cost a small fortune and many many hours of devoted care - before any little pups are ready to be sold.

We really need to have a post (that stays fixed like a few of the others do) that lists acceptable reasons for breeding, the expenses, and the potential problems a person may face - when they attempt to breed their little pups. It's unfortunate that some of you experienced breeders have to post this same information over and over again.....often for people who get their first little pup and suddenly want "to breed their dog."

Carol Jean

[mustangbee]

I don't Breed, but I have learned there is so much experience needed, just the history alone is a lot.
If you are really interested in becoming a breeder, I would take the time to learn every thing you can. Try and meet Breeders who can help you understand all about breeding. It takes a long time to learn every thing. Please learn as much as you can now, and if you do decide to breed, I wish you the best of luck.

[JHurtt]

You have definitely come to the right place to find information.....you have already received a lot of it in the few responses you have received. I too am an aspiring breeder and have been so fortunate in finding very knowledgable breeders to teach me all that I can cram into this head of mine.

Like mentioned above, breeding puppies from pet stores is not a good idea. If you are truly interested in breeding to better the breed (which should be your main goal in breeding), I would recommend that you have your current babies fixed and keep them as pets. Spend some time looking into all of the aspects of breeding and start learning as much as you can. There are some exceptional breeders on Yorkie Talk who are always ready to help those of us who are ready to learn. I definitely recommend finding a breeding mentor.......I haven't even begun to breed and yet I don't know what I would do without mine! After doing all of this, if you still have the desire to breed these beautiful little dogs, then purchase some breeding quality Yorkies to get started.

Good luck!

[hasrv4fun]

Originally Posted by StewiesMom

what is the process?

Finding dogs who are excellent representations of the breed that have clean genetic lines. The point of breeding is to improve the breed - to have the puppies be standard conformation and also weed out genetic defects common to Yorkies

do you have to registered all your dogs with AKC, etc?

AKC is the most reputable organization. You can't just register any dog w/ the AKC; their parents need to be registered and their litter's registration needs to be sent in by the breeder.


do you need a license?

Not usually.


You probably shouldn't breed any dogs that you got at pet stores. You don't know their historys or what their parents looked like or anything else. Dogs from pet stores are usually from puppymills. Check out this site:
http://www.stoppuppymills.org/

MY thoughts exactly!

We are not trying to be mean or hurtful here but you obviously need to go to the breeders thread and read every word there , then get some good books, which any breeder can reccommend for you and start with that. Go to shows and LEARN,LEARN.LEARN. It takes years and it's still a learning process but FIRST-START WITH THE BEST FOUNDATION STOCK THAT YOU CAN BEG BORROW OR STEAL ( not literally )the money for. You should just enjoy the baby you have as a pet BUT DO NOT BREED HER. I have never known of a pet store to have anything close to breeding quality. To be breeding quality takes more than the name Yorkshire Terrier and long hair. You need to study till you understand dog registries and the differences between them and their requirements.

I am only trying to save you the heartache of a bad breeding which produces mostly poor quality puppies. Yes I know some get lucky and actually get one or two passable pups but if you stick with the old thought that vet bill are usually less on quality bred dogs and trust me that it is just as cheap to feed a good dog as a poor one ( that last is meant as a joke ).

If you sincerely want to become a breeder then get a mentor breeder and study a bunch,