We just crossed her with a yorky that is 2 little... do you think the puppies are going to be all without proportion: little body, long legs, or large body little legs... what do you think are the probabilities that the puppies are going to be in proportion? serious answers pleaseeee!
2006-07-19 11:44:21 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Nope. You can't fix the problem that way. You'll get some pups that are too big, some that are too small and some that are out of proportion.
You get good puppies by breeding GOOD dogs to GOOD dogs! If a dog doesn't meet the proper breed standard, it shouldn't be bred at all.
2006-07-19 20:24:13 · answer #1 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bella, What you will get are puppies that are either a) too big for their breed, b) too little for their breed or maybe some puppies that are "just right."
The genes that determine size don't operate on a part by part basis ... in other words, the proportions of the puppies will follow the proportion of the parents. If the mother is "too tall" she is probably "too tall" for several reasons which are all a part of her genetic make up ... this is what she'll pass on to the puppies.
In toy breeds, most breeders generally prefer to breed a female that is just a little bit larger ... it is easier for her to have her babies, and helps to ensure that there will be some continuity of proper size ... no extremely small puppies.
2006-07-19 12:47:06 · answer #2 · answered by Houn'dawg Woman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the genetic basis can be altered by improper nutrition so the puppies should be given proper nutrition to see. consult with your veterinarian to get guidance on proper nutrition. The puppies by genetics alone should be some where in the middle of both parents. with some taking after one parent or the other. the truth is realy unknown. We can just make an educated guess as to what any particular breeding will produce. I suggest that you do your homework on genetics and make an educaated guess as to the out come of your particular breeding. research the parents of both mom and dad.....Are there many siblings of either dog with size problems this will let you now the genetic divesity in the dogs you are breeding. also have some medical tests done to rule out genetic based medical problems of yur breed. all of these will allow yu you produce the best qualitty puppies of your chosen breed............... the Yorkie.
2006-07-19 11:58:32 · answer #3 · answered by reispinscher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going to opposite extremes of a trait does not moderate the trait. You would have made a better choice to pick a moderate sized male. You will have some that are small, some big. That is not to say they will be out of proportion, maybe, maybe not. Balance is a different thing than size. Size in itself should not necessarily affect proportion
2006-07-19 12:21:02 · answer #4 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is her first litter, chances are the pups will either favor the mother or the father. Why this occurs in first litters I don't know. But to get a balanced outcome you will probably have to breed her again. You will most likely have pups that will be big like the mother and small like the father. Sometimes, however, genetics surprises us. So good luck!
2006-07-19 11:52:59 · answer #5 · answered by Mare 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With dog breeding it is always best to breed a smaller male with a female. So's there is less chance of the female having pups that are too large to pass thru the birth canal. if too large, cesarian will be needed, make sure you are there for her when she gives birth. Read up on helping with the birth of pups. You will need certain supplies on hand.
2006-07-19 11:51:47 · answer #6 · answered by June V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's really hard to tell as in all litters, you'll have differant size's. from large to runt. my dad bought a norfolk yorkie and the dog turned out to become twice the size the breed normally gets. the vets said its just a fluke in the breeds. the teacup yorkies are very small and fit in your hand. they get sick all the time. but they don't last to long as they get sat on or steped on being so small. yours most likely was a fluke as ours was. they may all come out normal soze, but you can't really tell until they get into adult age. as long as they are healthy is all that matters.
2006-07-19 11:56:56 · answer #7 · answered by hollywood71@verizon.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the proportions will be fine. Its overall size will probably just be in the middle of the two dogs.
2006-07-19 11:46:21 · answer #8 · answered by rbrow112 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why did you not ask the question before you bred the dog? How bad would you feel if what you did was totally wrong and all the pups would be messed up?
2006-07-19 13:06:09 · answer #9 · answered by A Great Dane Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you will have beautiful puppies, don"t worry!
2006-07-19 11:47:40 · answer #10 · answered by yorkiemom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋