Some people tell me yes, but the Dr says no, he said she would just need a cesarian section. She is a 3.6 lb yorkie, she gained .4 after her period. Can I breed her? Have you bred a small yorkie? How much longer until she gets her 2nd period? how do you breed them?
2007-01-09 04:33:50 · 13 answers · asked by Tracy L 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Listen to your vet. Yes, sometimes small breeds need c-sections. I've had 2 chihuahuas that had c-sections and they were just fine. Breed her with a male that is tiny like her, preferably smaller than her. Toy breeds are bred all the time, you just have to do it, just so. It will be expensive, but worth it. She will only have one baby, maybe two. But I doubt it. Keep her under her vet's care throughout the pregnancy and take really good care of her (I'm sure she is already quite pampered) It is no different than a very small woman becoming a mother and you know that happens all the time and not always with a very small man! Go for it and good luck!!!
2007-01-09 04:58:57 · answer #1 · answered by flacocajuncujo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't recommend it. You would first have to find a male that is smaller than her, or your just asking for big time trouble. Then The cesarean section surgery is a huge risk, especially for a dog that size. I have Yorkies, and everyone that I talked to don't recommend breeding a Yorkie under 5 pounds (but they prefer 6 lbs). Just to ensure that everything will be okay for your dog. My female is 6 lbs and my male is 4 lbs.... I wouldn't breed any smaller than that. I have seen a 2.3 lb male that was used to breed, and they are so tiny! I would break it, I can't imagine your female at that size to have puppies. I know your going to do what you want, but if your little girl means anything to you at all, you wouldn't want her to have to go through all that (which is expensive!!!) and risk the chance of losing her. If it's worth the loss, then go for it.... But I wouldn't, my dogs mean too much to me. Good luck!
2007-01-09 04:54:37 · answer #2 · answered by gorillagirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be about 6 months before she comes into heat again.
Did you happen to ask the vet how much a c-section cots on a dog? You are in for some big money. It is not cheap and it is a serious risk to the life of your pet and the pups.
If she is going to need a c-section she had better be well worth breeding for the cost and risk involved.
What titles does she hold?
What is her CERF rating and when was it done?
What is her Pnn HIp or OFA score?
What about the patella issues?
If you can not answer any of these spay the dog for her health and that way you will not be contributing to the pet overpopulation problem.
2007-01-09 04:42:24 · answer #3 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you do is up to you.... however IF you decide to breed her you need to find a male that is much smaller than her. People do breed dogs this small not recommended b/c of risks. If she is just a pet and you decide not to breed her, then maybe you should think about spaying her, so you wont have to deal with the 'messy mucus stuff' on you funiture and things, and also if she is never bred it lowers her risks for uterine cancer and things like that. If you decide to breed her you need to research and talk to people who breed dogs this small. When she has her puppies these puppies are more than likley going to have alot of special needs. Such as you need to worm and deflea mother before she gets pregnant. Puppies born of this size can die just from a few fleas. You may need to keep a heating pad on LOW under them to ensure they never get chilled even when mother goes to eat, potty, etc. You may need to increase her fat/nutrition content in her diet so she is not lacking anything she needs. Also dont put any kind of flea medicine on these puppies untill they are atleast 6 wks old then limit how much and if they dont need it I would wait longer. Plus you will need in wait longer before you worm them, due to them being so small, you could dehydrate them and they may die. Now that I have said all of that I would recommend getting another VETS opinion. Even if you spay her I would talk to more vets because I have 4lb chihuahua that is 7 years old. I had her spaid when she was 1, and my "personal" vet which was man would not do it because of her being so small. He suggested another vet he knew very well and she was a woman with small hands. So before you decide just b/c your vet said it was ok talk with other vets before you breed or spay.
2007-01-09 07:27:48 · answer #4 · answered by cueteclady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
please don't breed your dog!!! not only do you know nothing about this endeavor BUT thousands of dogs are put to sleep every year for lack of homes. Take a walk through your local shelter and you will see many who will never get a home. Just because you have a pure breed does not mean you have to breed it. Thousands and thousands of pure breeeds are put to sleep every year for lack of a home. If you need extra money ask for a raise or get a part time job.
2007-01-09 04:42:31 · answer #5 · answered by Denise A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thousands of dogs are put to death every day across the USA because there aren't enough homes for them. Please visit your local animal shelter, look into the eyes of those hoping to find a home, and then make an appointment to have your dog spayed. Leave breeding to the experts who understand everything that is involved, and take pride in knowing you did not add to the pet overpopulation problem.
2007-01-09 04:38:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I hate to sound harsh, and i know the sound of little puppies can sound cute and all, but trying to breed your dog might be a bad choice. if you dont know what your doing she could get very ill or die, she is just a small animal and forcing her to have puppies that young is not a good thing. she might not want to have puppies either, have you discuessed this with her first?
2007-01-09 04:45:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
*Why* would you want to breed her? If you don't know the answers to your very simple questions, then you have no right to put your dog's life in danger. What would you do with the puppies, assuming she gave birth to healthy dogs? Have you ever been to an animal shelter? Do you have any idea how many dogs and puppies are in shelters because people like you stupidly bred their animals?
2007-01-09 04:40:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yorkies are small dogs to begin with. If the Dr. says it is ok then go ahead and mate her
2007-01-09 04:39:14 · answer #9 · answered by baybedoll1977 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do not believe you should breed her. dogs are natural animals and are meant to have cesarian sections. also, it will be very hard on her little frame. it will shorten her life expectancy and it really is unethical. she is too small and complications will occur. knowing she is at risk, why would you do that to her?
2007-01-09 04:46:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋