In that case, you really need to read up in on the breeding topics and speak to many vets about breeding tinies.

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You know, I just left a store and when I was walking to my car...the car parked next to mine had a beautiful little Yorkie in it, it was a male named Sampson...about 5 lbs...and of course I spoke to the man nearest that car and asked if that was his Yorkie :D I always get beside myself when I spot one :p anyway, we got to talking and he casually says his wife was thinking about buying a female and possibly having a litter of puppies...I could tell just by the few minutes we were talking that he didn't have a clue about breeding....It's probably the third or fourth time at the very least I've heard that statement while out somewhere talking to another yorkie owner since I've had yorkies....I have come to the realization that most people just don't know any better and think it will just be fun....just my opinion :)

Not only your
 

That is not only your opinion but mine too...
Amen!! :)

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I try not to judge people though because I didn't know diddly squat about yorkies and very little about dogs until I joined this forum....but I certainly do see and understand where all the frustration comes from here! :)

I don't want to sound rude or anything. But if the puppy you want for breeding needs an emergency c-section I don't know one vet who would be okay with trading something instead of cash if the need ever came up. Just wanted to let you know that it would cost around around $600 where I'm from. Just in case you didn't know, the odds of a small yorkie needing a c-section is high. And alot of emergency vets want at least some type cash first. I just hope that you have a mentor to tell you all of these things. Good luck with finding your puppy.

You know this is so true...myself included...I would love to have a litter for the experience, but after reading all the stuff on here, We decided no freakin way....I would never jeopardize my baby for an experience....and heck we don't even have a female yet, but when we do get one she will be spayed...it is my belief that a breeder is a very special person....
JMO...

It seems like fun to decide to have a litter! You get a mental picture of how cute the pups would be and to have a whole litter for yourself to love for awhile.
Well, most people don't know the complete picture or realization all that is involved in breeding and birthing a litter. Before you breed there are the tests to do first - make sure no infections and no LP, Liver shunts, etc...(cost). Then sometimes you have to help the male breed and hold afterwards (not going to explain this one) and then after the breeding make sure mom gets all the extra vitamins, nutrients and rest needed and possible more test(synograms, etc..).
Then the time comes for puppies - and you have to be ready! - you must know how to help the mom birth: cut cords, get puppies arms or caught legs (in case of breach (spell?)) around pelvis if caught (that means finger up to help move and you have to know how to do this correctly so not to hurt the mom or pup), not to mention all the complications that can happened: too large of a pup/s, stuck pup half way out, eclampsia, too many pups, delayed delivery, pup not breathing at time of birth (how do you get it to breath?), mom chews the cord too short and the pup is bleeding from abdomen, etc...
Now you made it through the delivery and the pups are starting to eat their first puppy dog food - now they make a lot of mess and you have to keep them clean. It is a lot of work time, and cost. And we haven't even talked about tails, dewclaws, shots, or illness.
Now is anyone up to all this?? Most people are not. Reputable breeders do not get all the credit they deserve. Most people do not know all that they go through. And what I mention is just a drop of all the work, knowledge, cost, worries they go through to get a happy healthy pup to its new home. :luvu:
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THAT WAS A GREAT POST !! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

I wish every single person in the world could read something like that BEFORE the idea to breed turns into a reality....I have a feeling your post would really make them stop and think

It certainly was a great post and the reality of it is something you can appreciate after you've been through it. The sad part is that people going into this for the mere fun of it might not take all the extra care in pre-test or aftercare etc., and are not adequately prepared for what can happen and the BIG expense of it IF done properly. JMO :)

Ditto!! I have found myself in this same situation. Now when i come across the same sorta people you did yourself, I hopefully slow down enough and listen to them, then help educate. Isn't that we are all here anyway? To learn and teach others? Especially over something so important as the well being of Yorkies.

Very informative,and YES we all think of " Oh the cute puppies" but not all the headaches,and money, and research and time,and effort involved. That was a very good post, sound like YOU know! Thanx for the info. Everyone should consider all that you said, before they even consider breeding their dog.

Not me! All I ever wanted was my yorkies to love, protect, and make them happy they live with me. I could never have risked their lives for any amount of money in the world. Both of them were and are my life.

Yeah, most people think "Oh let's breed Yorkies... it seems like fun and have you seen how much money they go for? We'll make some money!"

I rescued a dog off the side of the road (the interstate!) two years ago. Precious little girl about six months old herself. Took her to the vet to get her shots and everything so that I could find her a home easier. Turns out she was pregnant. Wow. So I rescue a pregnant puppy. As the days and weeks went by we were getting excited over the impending birth of what we thought would be two or three puppies and how precious they will be and maybe we'll keep one and all the fun we were gonna have, etc etc etc. Birth comes along. NINE puppies!! Unfortunately, one died during birth and despite our best efforts, we could not resusicate (spelling?) him. It broke my heart. However there were 8 other puppies to care for.

Let me tell you, that was the most chaotic 8 weeks of my life. And being disabled on top of that - it was not fun or exciting or precious all the time. It was only 'precious' when those puppies were asleep. It was expensive, as we paid for everything out of pocket. Thankfully I found good homes for every puppy, had the mommy spayed and found a home for her.

That was such a harrowing tiring ordeal - and I had help from my husband and my neighbors and my oldest daughter. I could not have done it alone. And this was an experience with a mutt! I do not even want to think about the amount of stress and work and worry goes in to raising a litter of purebred puppies that will have to get registered and whatnot. Raising them for temperament, color, standards, etc. No thanks.

Matthias is a gorgeous boy but I certainly don't want to breed him - ever. I will not go through that litter of puppies thing again. Hence why he is getting fixed after Christmas.

I suggest just adopting a female, get it spayed, and enjoy devoting all your time with her. Trust me, she'll take up most of it on her own anyway. She won't need the help of a litter of puppies.

Good luck finding one. They truelly are blessings.

WOW! thats so great of you! I wonder if she was dumped by her first family because they found out she was pregnant? :(