The breeders that sold her to me told me I can't breed her (even if I do breed her w/another small male) because she could end up having a full sized chi baby and its not safe. Right now shes 5 mo old and not yet 3 lbs.
2007-02-25 18:03:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
To the people who don't know about Chihuahuas- Her parents are two full sized chihuahuas and she was the only Teacup sized in that particular litter.
2007-02-25 18:15:03 · update #1
Thank you for your info I was actually wondering if they were lying to me and wanted to know if it was credible breeder info. Plus not sure if its safe for her to be around other boys without supervision. Guess not!
2007-02-25 18:21:23 · update #2
Apart from anything else, she is only 5 months, at that age, my girl was only 2.5lbs and now full grown is a little over 4lbs. You wouldnt even think of breeding until a b**** is over at least 18 months. If the breeder told you that she shouldnt be bred from, then you should listen to them. Get her spayed in the next couple of months. Both you and her will be much better off.
2007-02-25 18:10:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
To start with there is no classification for a Teacup in the Chihuahua breed. The Chihuahua is a "TOY" breed regardless if it weighs 3 or 13lb, The only time a weight restriction is EVER required is if you show the dog, then it can weigh NO MORE than 6lb.
The most common size is usually mid to upper 5lb, granted your female may be smaller than usual. If she is almost 3lb and is only 5 months of age, she will probably mature in the 4lb range.
The reason the breeder may have cautioned you against breeding....could be because the puppy you have was the smallest in the litter, with the parents both being larger dogs.
In that case, your puppy will carry the genes to produce larger puppies (example; a 90lb woman giving birth to an 11lb baby)
The breeder might not be trying to keep you from making money off the pups, she might just be trying to prevent you from harming your pet.
I am a Chihuahua breeder, so if the breeder recommended you NOT to breed your pet, it would probably be best to ask her the reason she recommended not breeding her.
I always recommend new owners not to breed the smaller ones out of a litter. The breeder can usually choose one or two out of a litter that will make the best breeder prospects.
In this case you need to trust the breeder, I always ask if the new owner intents to breed, in that case I recommend the puppy I believe will be the best.
2007-02-25 18:34:37 · answer #2 · answered by Chihuahua Magic 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Unless you want to pay for a c-section - or - if you are an ob gyn - or have midwifing experience and medications on hand such as oxytocin, I would not recommend it. Chi's reach close to their mature weight at 5 months. So, add 1/2 a pound or so and you have your girl's adult weight. She would do better if she were to have a large litter (still may need a c-section) The biggest problem is that chihuahuas can have small litters - so if you were to have a litter with one to three puppies one of those puppies or more - could be large enough to kill her without a vet supervising the birthing process. My vet also admits to losing at least one mom during a c-section. Even breeding a 4 1/2 to 5 pound girl is no guarantee of success, but much less risky. Some chi's simply have maternal exhaustion, weak contractions etc. etc. They are very hard to raise because of the birthing issues. Also, you must find a competent male in the 2 1/2 pound range. If it were me and I wanted to breed, I'd get a larger girl.
2007-02-25 18:28:17 · answer #3 · answered by Susan H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do you want to breed her ? Breeding animals espically dogs isn't a general hobby you should ocassional do - and to do it correctly breeders don't ,make much profit at all ..
Small dogs & in your case Extra small dogs are more delicate breeding wise - and breeding your animal puts its health at risk & possibily - espically very tiny dogs like yours death. If you want to play with that possibility - I don't think you should truthfully be owning a dog.
If the breeder said don't breed the girl you have - don't do it - unless you want a very ill / dead dog
ask a vet I'm sure they will say the same - but charge you for the answer !
2007-02-25 18:18:20 · answer #4 · answered by T. M 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't know anything about the breed, but to produce a dog you have to breed...right? So wouldn't two dogs have been bred to produce yours. The breed must go on. Maybe the breeder didn't want you to do it, becuase you would be taking money off her by selling the pups.
Oh...sorry I though teacup was a paticular breed. Not being rude here, but is a "teacup" size extra small cause it's like the "runt"? If not then how does that work?
2007-02-25 18:08:12 · answer #5 · answered by sharkgirl 7 · 0⤊ 6⤋
Your breeder is exactly right. Please don't risk her health and life by breeding her, and have her spayed soon.
Spaying her will eliminate health problems, like pyometra (infected uterus) or mammary tumors (breast cancer, if she is spayed before her first heat).
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=584
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1350
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=603
2007-02-25 23:52:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my gosh don't even think of breeding her unless you plan on killing her. Get her spayed ASAP. She's ready.
2007-02-25 18:08:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hey! I have a tea cup chihuahuah too. Don't breed her until she's about 5 years old. Mine is 3 right now and I tried to do it with my dog Roxy and she got to the poing of almost dying. Wait for a little more years. don't do it now!
2007-02-25 18:28:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋
i would contact your vet and ask him/her....they would know the best advice.
2007-02-25 18:11:12 · answer #9 · answered by kristina807 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋