what is a good age to start breeding a yorkshire terrier??

Answer 1

let the dog have her first heat cycle. she will come into heat again within 7 to 9 months, then you can breed her. you should only breed your dog twice a year and then let them rest on heat cycle and then start the breeding over again. you really shouldn't breed your dogs past the age of 7 or 8 if its a female. and also, if your breeding your dog with a dog you don't really know the history on, you make sure the owners have a cert showing that their dog is free from all STD's yes dogs can get those.

Answer 2

About 2 years

Answer 3

At it's 2 years.

Answer 4

Male or female?

Is he a breed champion? Are his parents and grandparents champions?
Does he have obedience titles?
Has he been tested for and shown clear of any genetic diseases?
Has he been checked for for Brucellosis - a canine VD?

If the answers to all of those questions is "no" - then you'll get nothing for a stud fee and you shouldn't breed him.

If you do breed him, are you prepared for the fact that he may begin lifting his leg on everything in your house? And maybe mounting your kids? And being more aggressive in general?

A female? Even more reasons not to breed! A female doesn't need to be bred to satisfy her emotional needs. There is an awful lot that goes into breeding dogs right - are you sure you're ready? Yorkies are tiny dogs that often have to be delivered by an expensive c-section. Do you know how to build a proper whelping box with a pig-rail, so that none of the pups can be crushed behind or under their mom? Do you know what eclampsia is? If you don't, your dog could die. Do you know how to tell when all the pups have been born? If there are any left inside her, they could die and so could she. Do you know where the nearest emergency clinic is? Dogs often deliver in the middle of the night. If there are any problems with the whelping, it may cost you $100 just to walk in the clinic's door - then all the other costs on top of that.

Before you breed, you have to have your vet do a health exam and fecal tests and blood tests for intestinal worms and heartworm to be sure her health is good. Then make sure your dog and the male you select (who should be a champion - your pups will be worth more!) are tested for Brucellosis - a canine VD.
If you breed her to a top quality male from an experienced breeder, they can help you with advice and may even show up to help you deliver the pups - but usually you're on your own. They can also advise you as to whether or not your female is good enough to breed and that she has no major faults that she could pass on. Expect to pay at least the sale price of one pup for your stud fee.
If you just want a pup to keep for yourself, it's a lot easier (and cheaper) to buy one than to breed your own. The pups are going to need food and shots and worming and lots of care for eight weeks. Have you got the time and energy? You won't make much money breeding dogs if you're doing it right! One of my breeder friends once calculated that she made less than $1.85 per hour after expenses in a litter with no problems. I bred one litter myself (from champion dogs!), but now I'd rather go and buy the pup I want.

Answer 5

About 2 years old

Answer 6

With any animal it is good to wait until they are over a year old because they could develop a blood disorder or a vitamin defiency. The dog will come in heat between 6 to 9 months but it is really important to wait.

Answer 7

2 years old. Make sure you get pet insurance first because they have a high rate of c-section which will run you $1000-1500 for an emergency surgery. Plus you may want to become aware of common york problems and certify that neither the sire or damn have them and test for brucellosis, a common dog venereal disease that can cause abortions.
Hope that helps
-a dvm

Answer 8

Depends on the health of the dog. Talk to the vet and see what they say some migth be ready earlier some older...breeding just to let you know does inflict havoc on the dogs body such as it does human.

Answer 9

Some yorkies are too small and are not reccomended to breed. They may not survive the pregnancy or have a high risk for birthing complications. So, I would check with your vet to be sure if its safe for your pup.

Answer 10

Breed any dog after its second heat cycle. If you are going to breed them more always skip a cycle you will have healthier pups and *****.The second cycle should put them between one to one and a half years old.