We have a female miniture Yorkshire pup that is 4 months old. What age can we mate her?

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Also, what websites can help me with this information? This is new to us. Thank you.

Answer 1

According to the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America a female weighing under 5lbs is unsuitable for breeding purposes. Smaller dogs are more susceptable to a variety of health problems, but breeding especially causes a great strain on their bodies. These smaller bitches also have a higher mortality rate if c-section is required because their bodies do not react well to anaesthesia.

If you want to breed your ***** you need to wait until she is at least two years old. Before you decide to breed she *must* be cleared by a vet (above and beyond the regular genetic screenings mentioned above) and will probably require more regular visits than average.

In the meantime try and join a Yorkie club in your area. Find breeders near you who can offer advice and mentor you. Learn the breed standard inside and out. I'll list some websites below.

Answer 2

Don't breed your dog, plllleeeeeese don't breed your dog. The world doesn't need any more dogs. Read the statistics...... 90% of all dogs, mutts or purebreds never get to keep a forever home. All of my dogs have been purebreds -- two were show quality that could have beaten ANTHING in their breed. The three I have now:
Benny was thrown from a car on the LA freeway along with another dog. He broke his leg, the car sped off. Some lady was able to gain his trust, and at considerable risk to herself, gather him up, get him to a vet, and tho she could not keep him, she paid for his care. Had the humane society gotten there first, he would have been euthanized, since they have no room for injured dogs, and have enough trouble getting the ones they have adopted. I got Benny from a rescue place. Robyn and three others were dumped out of a van in the mountains behind my house. A lady stopped to pick them up, and I tried to chase down the van to get a lic.#. She got away in the town traffic. Pepi was a run-away -- her breeder/or owner chopped off her tail, missed, and chopped it again. The scar at the base left no bone for a proper docking by a vet, so the scar bleeds constantly. They also cut off her dew claws with scissors. This stuff may not happen you the puppies you give away, but to the puppies in the next generation. Robyn would have easily sold for $4000. Nikki, my first rescued dog, was another that could have beaten anything in the showring..... Please don't breed your dogs..............please.Purebred, showquality or pet quality, don't breed your dogs.

Answer 3

You can responsibly and safely breed her after
1. She is 2 years old
2. She has been proven an outstanding example of the breed
3. After you get her eyes, heart, elbows, etc. vet checked and all come back from the OFA with a clear report.
4. After you save a small fortune to care for the pregnant female and little of pups. Many things can go wrong and it is not cheap. You almost never come out with more money than you put into the litter.

Answer 4

since you want to breed this dog and want a successful litter. you really should wait until her until her third year. dogs are a lot like us. they may stop growing in height but continue to grow and mature on the inside . a 1 year old dog giving birth is like a 12 yr old girl giving birth. you want to breed her not destroy her not to mention she may not even tend to the pups. which in turn will be left up to you so ask yourself .do i have the time and the energy to care for a litter of pups that need to be feed every two hours just like an infant you also have to simulate the bowels to make them go yes this includes peeing for the first three weeks mom does this are you ready?. with each coupling it produces only one pup or two yes dogs can and have had twins. also being young she could have serious complications and yes dogs have been known to die during doggie birth. if you got this pup cause you loved her i suggest you wait and enjoy her until she matures enough to handle this on her own with little interference from you. or you can mate her at the third heat and prepare to step in and do most of the work good luck

Answer 5

SPAY OR NEUTER!!!!!!!!

1.Not all dogs are built to be bred.

Most pets, although lovable, are not of breeding quality because they have genetic defects and other problems that should not be perpetuated. People who breed dogs for a living are very careful about choosing which dogs they will breed together based on physical characteristics and behavior. Some people decide that it would be fun to breed and just start looking for a dog that has the proper equipment and is willing. This can be a huge mistake.

2. There are already too many dogs in the world.

Breeding your pet is a serious endeavor and should not be taken lightly. There are far too many pets that end up in shelters without good homes. If your breed of dog has large litters, what will you do if you are unable to sell the puppies? Do you really want to contribute to the massive problem of pet overpopulation?

3. Dogs that aren’t neutered face serious health risks.

Consider your dog’s own health. Male dogs that are neutered are less likely to be hit by cars, because unaltered males have a very strong urge to roam and find a fertile female. Male dogs will go over or under fences, through doors and windows, and will pull leashes out of unsuspecting hands in quest of a mate.

Additionally, neutering greatly reduces the incidence of prostatic disease and eliminates testicular cancer in males, and cuts down on breast cancer in females. The possibility of uterine infections is also eliminated by spaying.

4. Female dogs used for breeding may have unwelcome visitors.

If you spay your dog, you will not have to chase persistent male dogs out of your yard. Also, you won’t have to worry about cleaning up messy heat cycles.

5. Be prepared to work like a dog when your pet goes into labor.

Many people do not realize just how much work and expense is involved with letting dogs have puppies. Getting the mother through pregnancy is the easy part, but labor is truly laborious for dog and owner alike. Dogs usually decide to have their puppies at the most inconvenient times, like 2:00 in the morning when veterinary hospitals are closed.

If your pet develops a problem during delivery, it means at least the expense of an emergency call. If the complications are life threatening, you must be prepared, especially if you have a breed of dog that has a broad head like a pug, to pay for an emergency C-section. It is very distressing to have to leave home in the middle of the night, worry about your pet, get a large veterinary bill and then try to explain to your boss why you cannot possibly come to work the next day.

6. It can be devastating when the puppies die.

There is always the prospect of the loss of some or all of the puppies. A neonatal mortality rate of 10 to 30 percent is considered normal. And, it’s easy to lose a puppy if you don’t have the experience or knowledge to care for newborns. Because puppies are not able to regulate their own body temperature initially, you may need to supplement their environment with heat.

7. Not all dogs make the best mothers.

If your female doesn’t have enough milk to feed all its puppies, or decides that feeding her offspring is not her cup of tea, it will be your responsibility to provide them with nutrition every three to four hours, round the clock. And how many mouths are there to feed?

Another aspect of puppy care that you can look forward to if your dog wants nothing to do with her brood is the manual stimulation of urination and defecation. Until puppies are three weeks old they will only void if directly stimulated. If mom isn’t doing this, you will need to take a moistened cotton ball and gently rub the urogenital area until the babes begin to urinate and pass stool. Failure to do this can result in some pretty unhappy puppies.

8. Good luck seeing a profit!

Your last responsibility before they go to a new home is to have them dewormed, vaccinated, and examined by a veterinarian. You will want to make sure that you have budgeted a sufficient amount for this purpose. Needless to say, if you decide to breed mixed breed puppies, you have no opportunity to recoup this expense.

Puppies are a lot of fun and it can be very exciting when they are born, but more often than not, owners find themselves in over their heads when they decide to endeavor into breeding.

Article republished here with permission from VetCentric.com
Copyright(c) 2000 by VetCentric.com

SPAY OR NEUTER!!!!!!!!

Answer 6

you need to wait until at least the second heat. Would like to add that u might want to look into researching breeding because it sounds like u are not well informed on this topic. You need to consider the costs involved in breeding and the problems that may occur eg. caesarian section needed...very costly, also the cost of feeding, vaccinations etc.....they also require alot of time to care for until ready to move on to their new home.

Answer 7

Wow!! Really thinking ahead. All I can say is BEFORE you decide to breed her- RESEARCH!!!! Not just a website or some newspaper article, really dig. ALSO, BEFORE you breed, consider how many dogs need homes right now. IF you still want to, LINE up homes and back up homes BEFORE you breed. To ensure that you will not contribute to more unwanted pets.
I am not trying to be mean or insulting, but this is what you need to consider.

Answer 8

Responsible breeders would wait until she is at least two years old, and has passed all her health clearances as reccomended by the parent club.

http://www.ytca.org/mainview.htm

Answer 9

Not until after her second heat cycle.

Do your homework and research. Why are you breeding?

Consider spaying just stroll thru the city pound.

Answer 10

Her first heat should be at 6 months, but for a healthy litter of puppys, you should wait for her second heat.
My mom has have Yorkies all my life...