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01-16-2008, 07:49 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Virginia USA
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| I would like to BREED my Duchess but I do not know anything about breeding Hello, Why is it that we do not have a dedicated SECTION about BREEDING? Just a suggestion! You see, if there was a section about breeding, I would have read the topics/threads that would have interests me. I am really confused now, cause now it is very critical to decide, Duchess either needs to be FIXED and never have babies, or I will breed her when she is over 24 months. The problem is me now, I am undecided. I need to have another puppy from Duchess to give it to my Daughter in college out of state. My daughter wants to keep the puppy for life, she now have no pets. My Daughter comes home on major holidays just to see and play with Duchess. I also may keep a female puppy to be a permanent companion with Duchess. So two puppies are already accounted for. I do not mind selling within the family if I still have any. So I really do not know what is involved in breeding my Duchess. If it is very very hard work, then, I might as well FIX her now and forget about breeding, but if it is something that an amateur can do, then I would go for it! Can you breeders tell me, if I should try as a first time? Thanks in advance. Phyberlink |
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01-16-2008, 07:53 AM | #2 | |
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01-16-2008, 07:54 AM | #3 |
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| forum YT has a Breeders section...why not post there for opinions. |
01-16-2008, 07:57 AM | #4 |
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01-16-2008, 08:14 AM | #5 | |
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We do have a breeders section. Welllllll, if you really want the truth then these are all the things that need to be considered before even thinking about breeding if you want to do it responsibly (and it sounds like you do). Your female needs to have an exam to make sure she is capable (big enough in a certain area) to have puppies. She should come from a line of free whelpers. The female should be within the Yorkie standard. The stud (hundreds of dollars) will need to be standard also. Both male and female need to be checked for STDs, LP, LS, hipe and shoulders checked, eyes and ears checked........ Their lines need to be clear of congenital defects.. (LP, LS) This will cost probably hundreds for your female alone to have these tests done. Then it's time to breed. Xrays or ultrasounds aren't cheap. You will need to be home before she goes into labor so you are there for her. You will need to assist with the labor, maybe help get puppies out... Here is where a c-section could come in. Since it is an emergency it could cost anywhere from $500-$2000. Then the pups need tails and dewclaws removed. You can do it yourself or have the vet do it (more money). Then vaccines and puppy checks. You will have to make sure all are latching onto mom the whole time and getting fed adequately. If she can't feed them for some reason you will need to (atleast every 2-4 hours). Someone needs to be home with the pups for a few weeks. Then you get to find homes (which you have). If these homes don't work out then you will end up getting them back. Hopefully the pups have no health problems that way you won't have to help pay medical bills... I think I gave you the best and worst case. Breeding sure isn't easy. By the way, I'm not a breeder... If it is something you really want to do then research everything about it. Then you will be prepared.
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01-16-2008, 08:22 AM | #6 |
My furkids Donating Member | I am not a breeder, Although I did breed Golden Retrievers many years ago. I thought about breeding Sadie (my first yorkies). After reading all the stories, some good some bad. I decided it wasn't for me. Alot can go wrong and it can get quite expensive. Not to mention you could lose your puppies, female or both. I know their are wonderful people out there that breed and thank GOD they do or we wouldn't have our babies but, I would leave it to the pros! JMO
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01-16-2008, 08:33 AM | #7 |
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| Have Your Dog That You Are Going To Breed Checked For Congenital Defects Also If She Has Charateristics That Can Be Passed On To Other Pups You Need Not Breed Her.. Please Preserve The Yorkshire Breed! These Babys Are Infants They Are Not Accessories. Welcome To Yt You Will Find All Your Answers Here Trust Me But Study The Breed Before You Breed And Go To The Section Sickness And Emergencies Only And You May Change Your Mind About Breeding!! Happy Blessings And Prayers To You ... Remember There Are Plenty Of Yorkies Out There You May Can By Your Daughter A Yorkie Now And She Wont Have To Wait! Only Breed If You Study And Research Read Study Research Read Study Research.... I Have A Dog At Texas A& M They Are Begging People To Study Backgrounds Of The Male And Female Before Breeding So You Dont End Up In A Case Such As Mine.... Good Luck Vicki And Feel Free To Email Me I Would Love To Share With You Our Story!!!
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01-16-2008, 12:15 PM | #8 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Virginia USA
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| I am getting her FIXED Thank you all for your honest advice, The VET will call me back for a definite date to have her FIXED, it needs to be expedited before her very first period. Thanks again Phyberlink |
01-16-2008, 02:47 PM | #9 |
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| You are making the right decision
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01-16-2008, 09:27 PM | #10 |
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| I Agree Definitely Best Decision.... Best Of Luck To You And There Are Many Threads Posted On Before And After Spaying! Bleus Mommy
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