How difficult is it to breed dogs?

Question

I'm not sure I am going to do it but I have considered it. How hard is it and what is the cost involved? I love in a condo so I wonder if space would be the issue. I would be breeding either a pomeranian or a yorkie. Thank you for your answers.

***I live in a condo...sorry for the typo.

Answer 1

Breeding toy breeds can be even trickier then breeding larger breeds..they are more prone to complications during pregnancy and whelping.They have a high rate of emergency c-sections and low birth weight puppies.

Before breeding the dog must either be shown or evalauted to make sure it meets breed standard, it also has to have a thorough pedigree research for breed standard, health, longevity, it needs genetic tests done (not just simple vet exams although these need to be done as well)..you need to learn all the basics of breeding, pregnancy, whelping and newborn care.you need to be able to care for puppies for at least 8 weeks, you need ot have $$$ to get first exams, dewormings and first vaccinations done before they go to new homes, you need to learn all about the registrations and how to properly register the litter and how to do the paperwork correctly for the buyers..there is a lot involved..it isn't as simple as putting two dogs together and making puppies.

Answer 2

First, both male and female must be at least 2 years of age. Next, both need to have appropriate health tests done for them. In the case of both Pomeranians and Yorkshire terriers, luxating patella and CERF for eyes is a MUST as both are rampant in those breeds. Next, both need to be temperament tested by the American Temperament Test Society or get their AKC Canine Good Citizen. Next, both need to show they are worthy genetically by being either show dogs (an acceptable qualification for breeding for toy dogs, but not for any working, sporting, hound, etc breed) or by doing some sort of dog sport like obedience, rally, or agility. Also, as both Pomeranians and Yorkshire terriers are prone to needing c-sections (I helped out a vet with one a few months ago...only one puppy out of the five survived and it cost about $800 in rural Missouri...might be almost twice that much elsewhere), you need some serious dough saved up. Also, look into getting a breeding mentor in both breeds. Both dogs must be on a very high quality diet as well as the puppies and for both breeds, both should not leave the litter until they are 10-12 weeks of age. Proper breeding is not a money making proposition. Be a loving responsible owner and spay and neuter your pets.

Then, and only then, should you even remotely consider breeding. If you just want to be around puppies, contact a local rescue or shelter. They love to have folks foster very young puppies for them before they can be adopted out at 8 weeks old.

Answer 3

HERE ARE SOME THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE DECIDING TO BREED YOUR DOG:

Have they completed their AKC championships in the ring, thereby proving their quality as breeding stock?

Have you studied their pedigrees to determine possible genetic defects going back decades?

Have you evaluated male and female against the written breed standard to determine why their particular offspring would make a viable contribution to the breed?

Have you done the requisite health tests?

Are you willing to have their eyes and hips certified?

Do you understand the risk to the female in breeding her?

Are you willing to pay for a Caesaran, (quite common in small dogs, about $1,000.00 + postnatal care)

Are you willing to supplement and tube feed puppies for 24 hours a day?

Are you willing to spend 12 weeks hand raising puppies in your home?

Are you willing to go to the expense of 12 weeks of shots and wormings for however many puppies you bring into the world?

Are you willing to interview dozens of potential pet buyers to determine exactly which ones will be the absolute Best homes for your puppies?

Will you have a spay/neuter clause in your pet buyer contract requiring proof of spaying/neutering before each pup is 6 months old?

Will you GUARANTEE that for if ANY reason during the life of the puppies you've bred, their owners can no longer keep them, they must be returned to you?


K

Answer 4

Don't do it. Go to a shelter and watch them euthanize cute furry little dogs. 7+million a year. Poms and Yorkies are expensive dogs to breed with lots of health problems.

Answer 5

Don't do it. Thousands of unwanted shelter dogs are being euthanised every day. Backyard breeding is irresponsible and dangerous and could cost you a fortune in vet's fees if anything goes wrong, which it often does. And you shouldn't have dogs in flats anyway. But since you obviously have, please have them neutered. Thank you from all of dogkind.

Answer 6

before breeding,, you need to "know" your dogs' bloodlines etc. you need to show your dogs ( to see if they are of breeding quality) you need to know the "standard" because that is the standard to which you are breeding too. etc. etc..breeding takes years of knowledge, experience.. you would do better to apprentice with an experience breeder/ehxhibitor for a few years to learn as much as possible... in the meantime,, start going to shows and start talking to the exhibitors,and judges of your chosen breeds.