Hello. I have a 1 1/2 year old maltese male. I wanted to mate him with another maltese, but havent yet found an available one. My parents own a small yorkie she's about 2yrs old. My dad wants to mate them..Should I?..I havent heard of this type of breeding. The only reason I want to mate him, is to keep his pups in the family. When he passes on I want to own one of his pup, you know.
2006-09-13 16:32:20 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Ok thanks everyone. But it was just a question, a lot of you took it very seriously.
2006-09-13 18:12:36 · update #1
breeding is best left to a professional that has the funds and the experience to test the animal for genetic deformities and breed to a standard. i have not figured out yet why anyone would want to breed a mutt
2006-09-14 05:27:25 · answer #1 · answered by thelogicalferret 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As everyone else already stated: No, you shouldn't breed your Maltese with a Yorkie, or at all.
Have you had your dogs' hips/elbows/eyes/ect. x-rayed and certified OK by a vet? Have you had bloodwork done on your dog to determine if he's carrying any diseases that can be transmitted to a female he breeds? Have you done any testing to determine whether he carries any genetic defects? Have you consulted with reputable and responsible Maltese breeders to determine if your dog is a good canidate for breeding? Does he meet the standard? Is he a good breed representative?
If you can't answer 'yes' to any of those questions then you shouldn't be breeding your pet-quality animal. All you'll end up doing is producing more pet-quality dogs which will end up at shelters. Additionally, small dogs like Maltese and Yorkies have a very difficult time giving birth---are you and your parents prepared to have their beloved Yorkie DIE because of complications? Not to mention the expenses of caring for a pregnant Yorkie.
Also, there is NO guarantee a puppy your dog sires will even look/act like him. Do you look and act exactly like your parents? No. You cannot recreate your dog---any puppy your dog sires will be DIFFERENT from him. The only thing they'll share is DNA and nothing more---otherwise they could be exact opposites. It's better to ADOPT another Maltese from a shelter or rescue---those are animals that need help because someone else bred them for the same reasons you want to breed your dog, and guess what? The puppy didn't turn out like the father (or mother) and so that puppy went to the shelter.
Be part of the solution and neuter your dog (and have your parents spay their Yorkie before she comes down with uterine or mammary cancers)...and not part of the problem.
2006-09-13 16:49:44 · answer #2 · answered by strayd0g 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well, a maltiyork? It would work, but why would you want to breed a mix? I would just see to find a nice Maltese to mate him with. Also, what's up with, when he is gone? He is only 2, you gonna have him for another 12 to 14 years....if you take care of him. The pup will be only 2 years younger, so do you want to breed every two years? you gonna end up with 15 dogs just to keep the idea...think it over...
2006-09-13 16:43:07 · answer #3 · answered by georgia1402 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd leave breeding to those who have studied up on this, have improving the breed on their minds, work hard to prevent passing on genetic problems, do health clearances, etc. This takes a lot of knowledge, and money, which is why their pups cost a lot. Do you know what makes up your dogs' genetic backgrounds that they may be passing on. I adore my dog, but even cloning wouldn't produce another one like her. What's the point of owning an odd mix of your beloved dog? My friend is a breeder. Her dog had 8 pups. Does your family really want that many, should it happen?
2006-09-13 16:52:21 · answer #4 · answered by dogfrenzied 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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
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SPAY OR NEUTER!!!!!!!!
2006-09-14 05:49:45 · answer #5 · answered by Queen of the Dachshunds 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO NO NO NO! How stupid can you be?!! In no way, ever, for any reason should you EVER breed two dogs of different breeds. Aren't there enough dogs out there dying in animal shelters, humane groups and rescues to satisfy you? No? You want to kill more dogs?! Think for a minute here! Not only are you considering breeding dogs for the selfish reason of wanting to keep his puppies in the family, but you want to add more mix breed dogs to die in the shelters. I'm sure your dogs aren't registered or good examples of the breed and shouldn't be bred in the first place, even to dogs of the same breed. The ONLY reason a dog should be bred is to contribute desirable traits to the breed. Dogs who are registered, good examples of the breed standard, free of genetic defects and temperament problems, etc, etc, etc. should be bred by a responsible breeder. Get your dogs neutered and enjoy them as the pets that they are.
2006-09-13 17:33:43 · answer #6 · answered by Lauren M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, simply because every year millons of unwanted dogs get put to sleep!!!! Plus he has a high chance of getting testicular cancer! The rate of testicular cancer has increased so much in male dogs! Vets have been advising people who breed purebred registered dogs to have them all fixed! And Yorikes don't breed good, they are so tiny that they can sometimes get a pup stuck on the way out and die before you can get her to the vet for an emergancy c-section! Please help save the lives of many unwanted dogs and the possiblity of hurting your dads dog and have them both fixed!
2006-09-13 16:40:26 · answer #7 · answered by pharfly1 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No Way! There are so many unwanted puppies out there! Nothing drives me more crazy than people intentionally breeding mixed breeds, such as puggles, and trying to make money off of them! You are just asking for genetic problems.
2006-09-13 16:35:28 · answer #8 · answered by IndyVetTech 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
just so you know the person who answered the yorkie poos are adorable.....a yorkie poo though not an actual breed is a yorkie/poodle mix not a yorkie/maltese mix
2006-09-13 17:20:40 · answer #9 · answered by *♥* ♥* FaeGoddess*♥*♥* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOPE.
Wait to find an appropriate maltese to breed it with, or DONT MATE AT ALL!!!!
2006-09-13 16:34:17 · answer #10 · answered by enyates2002 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋