Male or Female, would you breed your Yorkie?
 

Just checking how most of you feel about this.

No. I leave that to people who know what they are doing. Plus I would want to keep all the puppies. :p

No way. I couldn't handle the risk of losing Tia to breeding. Besides the fact that she's not a great representation of the breed (floppy ears, slight underbite) and I know zilch about how to do it :)

No i would not breed. It's not worth the possibility of losing my dog. Also there are plenty of breeders out there that know what they are doing. Just would leave it to them.

I also couldn't get into breeding. I wouldn't put Lily in any compromising situation and I would never be able to part with the pups.

I would IF: I could keep ALL the puppies, knew what i was doing and had a breeding/show quality dogs. Otherwise...HELL NO!

These numbers are suprising me. I thought more people would be more open to breeding. I'm sooooo glad we have this website to help guide us before making such decisions!

Pixie was sold to me with limited registration and rightfully so, I have no business breeding her since I know nothing about it. I also neutered my male because he is the product of a backyard breeder and not a good representation of the breed and again because I know nothing about breeding.

I couldn't do it. Those of you that have, have my deepest respect. I would be too scared plus I would want to keep them all. The big reason I don't know a darn thing about breeding and would probably be hysterical thinking of Sydnee just having sex! NOT my baby!!!! I even had my horses fixed. but thank God there are those of you who can and do, or I wouldn't even have my baby if we all felt like I do.

I would..why not? If no new breeders pop up,soon there wont be any left.Jess is a great size to breed (7lbs),she has had tests to see if shes completely healthy,she has had x-rays to check the size of her pelvis,she has check ups every 2 weeks (I have insurance) and I have wonderful mentors:) My vet and my older yorkies breeder.Iv done tons of research and I feel comfortable with the whole situation.In never understood those that pounce on others when breeding is mentioned instead of actually helping with info etc.As long as you know all the ups and downs,have a healthy good sized yorkie and have some one to help you through the whole experience (breeder,vet etc),I think its fine:) What I dont agree with is those who buy a dog,breed it,THEN start look or info on the subject afterwards.You cant prepare for something like this in 2 months;)
That said..I think we should start welcoming those who decide to breed instead of poopooing them all the time:(.There are some wonderful mentors out there who could help make new wonderful breeders:) Lets face it,If a new member pops online to do some research on future breeding and ends up being pounced on or judged,he/she will just leave/go elsewhere and do it anyway..isnt it better to help out?:)

nope i would end up keeping all of them

NO WAY would i ever breed, ide be the worste breeder on earth... i could never sell the pups... on the other hand, i would have my dream come true :D A YORKIE FARM :D

no seriously, i wouldnt risk Chelsey's life and beside that, i will leave that for the experts, i have great respect for those that do breed and know what they doing... we wouldnt have our babies if it wasnt for them ;)

I made the descision to breed Annabelle when she was very young. I found out everything I could before hand. I agree that people need to be able to come here and ask questions about it so they are more informed, than them just doing it.
If what happened to belle didn't it would be much more enjoyable. The puppies are definitly the light at the end of the dark tunnel

My husband wants to but i dont I got him for a pet and to spoil him but my husband wants to because he thinks he"s to cute not to.

Yes I do plan on breeding my yorkies if they are good canidates for such. I am currently working with a mentor to learn to show and eventully breed. I will be doing all that is right before hand including the proper test and making sure that they are ideal for breeding. I believe although it is difficult to tell right now that tehir combination will produce a very good quality pup. I will not breed them however if they are not just right, I wont breed for tinies or ones that do not have exactly what i am looking for.

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I love having Yorkie puppies around the house...If I was wealthy, I would have a vet on salary 24/7 just to care for my dogs..and I would just play with them. The worst stress I experience in life comes from a problem whelping. 10PM, snow storm, lights go out, no heat, Violet decides get in her box and have pups. Not a sign of whelping all day, she waits until the worst possible time. They better come out because there is no possible way to go to the ER. (they did) The very worst is when you see one lone foot sticking out of mom...pups is backwards and not always so easy to get out of a first time mommy...oh, I forgot the ones who come out and stop at the neck..head is out and nothing else happens..pull too much and you will break it's neck, wait too long and it dies. That is when I say...Oh, Lord, Oh Lord, please let this pup come out and I will retire, never do it again..I have prayed that prayer for 30 yrs..I hope God understands I will not keep my word..I can not...when it is over I forget the bad and only see my babies.
75% of the time all goes just fine, it is the 25% that I hate.

Gracie is only about 4-5lbs, so I would be too worried. I couldn't handle the possibility of losing her. I also couldn't part with the babies anyway! ;)

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I am new to Yt,and I just wanted to say that you should breed your yorkie to start a new little bundle of yorkies! :)

I would not breed my femal because she is way too small but I had considered using Buddha as a stud because he is really cute, but he is getting neutered next friday to make life easier for my daughter. Intact males are a hassle and have to be confined too much IMO.

I have much respect to all of you great breeders out there, but the idea of my sweet, innocent baby boy making puppies sickens me. I think I'm just weird.

I would not breed either of mine. I have a female yorkie whom is my baby and the risk and dangers associated with breeding and not having her spayed are something I don't even want to think about. I have been a member of several toy dog forums over the past few years and have seen several people suffer the loss of a beloved pet because of their desire to have puppies. I have also known a couple that have lost unspayed females due to Pyometra. As far as my male maltese goes I don't want to deal with marking or possibly any temperament problems either of them might develop due to breeding, not to mention all the other health problems that could arise. But if anyone does plan on breeding I would encourage them to seek out an experienced mentor to guide them thru. It's just not a risk I care to take...too much at stake for my comfort zone.

No breeding for Esme. I couldn't risk something happening to her! Also, I work full time, and I have a feeling having a pregnant yorkie requires 24 hour care. And finally, she is definetly a pet quality yorkie. She is the cutest little thing, but still pet quality. ;)