help, thinking of breeding my yorkie ? (breeders only, please)?

Question

I have a girl yorkie (akc reg.) that's almost 2 years old. I met a lady with a boy yorkie (akc reg) who wants to have another puppy and so do i. i was thinking of just buying one, but why do that if we can breed our two. I would expect that my dog may give birth to more than 2 which i would like to sell the others.what is the proper 'rules' for this type of arrangement? do i have to give any money to the stud's owner from my sells of the other pups? or since i am the females owner and have to get all shots for the pups, provide shelter until sold, etc do i keep all monies? never done this b4... also how do i register them (the litter) if i don't own both dogs but BOTH are registered. not trying to make a living out of this just trying to add another pup to the house

also who gets the 'pick of the litter'? me or the studs' owner?

i respect all of your opinions, and respect your desire to score an easy 2 points, but i am ASKING please only serious answer please. I WILL report answers in violation to community rules (ranting, etc).

i thank you all for your answers. i have decided not to breed my dog but to buy another one when the time comes. i appreciate your help.

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

It all depends on what arrangements you want. Many ***** owners give the stud owner pick of the litter. I give the stud owner second choice puppy. The ***** owner does all the work, and really has no right to the choice puppy. Your best bet is to pay cash for the stud service and not mess with co-ownership or giving a puppy back, etc. The stud fee is usually the price of a puppy. Since both the sire and dam are AKC registered, you will have the stud owner sign off on the registration of the puppies. This is why it is important just to pay the stud owner up front, because if they do not get the puppy of choice they may refuse to sign the papers and then your puppies aren't registered. Honestly, you could kill your dog doing this. Are you ready to burry her? Actually, with a Yorkie, your chances that she may die are quite high. Your best bet is to find a professional breeder and purchase a puppy.

Answer 3

Breeding only because you and your friend want a puppy is the wrong reason. Are both dogs breeding quality? Do both dogs have all of the necessary health clearances? (not just a statement from a vet saying they are healthy) Do either of the dogs have any disqualifying faults as described in the breed standard?
Just because both dogs are registered, does not mean they should be bred.
Please visit the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America's website and educate yourself before making a final decision on whether or not to breed. There are way to many unscrupulous breeders out there, don't become another one.
I know you want another puppy, but don't you owe it to your girl and the resulting puppies to do it the right way?
Are you prepared for a possible c-section? Are you prepared to bottle feed the puppies if the need arises? Do you have the money to care for the dam and the puppies until they are at least 8 weeks old?
These are the more relevant questions you should be asking yourself at this point and time. Breeding isn't all about cute puppies....there are risks involved.
I'm not in any way against breeding, but there is a right way and a wrong way to do things. And the right way isn't always the easiest.
Good luck

Answer 4

Breeding your dog will cost you way more than buying a responsibly bred pup. Please have her spayed. Don't risk your dog by putting her through an unnecessary pregnancy. Here are some things to think about before breeding your dog.
http://bostonlove.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1440

Why not adopt if you want to save money? I'm sure there are hundreds of yorkies in you area looking for good homes. Here's just a sampling:
http://www.yorkierescue.com/need.html

Answer 5

You would either have to pay the stud's owner, and/or give them pick of the litter. Why do you want to breed your dog? If it's just for the puppy, remember, you'll be adding to the overpopulation problem.

Answer 6

Please make sure that you do ALL the proper genetic testing on BOTH dogs to ensure they are healthy and not going to pass on any genetic disorders to the litter... that could lead to very sick pups later down the line. Make sure you have plenty of money set aside for an emergency c-section, should your female have complications delivering (could run up to $1500). Remember that if there are complications and the female dies from them, it is you who will be out a beloved pet, not the stud owner.

I would suggest saving for another dog, rather than risk putting your female thru a pregnancy.

Answer 7

your the owner of the female, you pay for stud fee all there shots and in most cases the owner of the male gets pick of the litter too.. be cheaper to adopted a puppy from a shelter or rescues, save a life. you need to research breeding in stead of asking here so you will recognize the problems if your female has during the pregnancy .. could save her life or kill her

Answer 8

Welcome to the world of irresponsible uncaring backyard breeders! Don't do it. Do your dog a favor and protect her and her future health. PLEASE SPAY YOUR DOG and leave breeding to the knowledgable, responsible professionals. Just because your dog may be a "pure bred" does not mean she is suitable for breeding. What do you know about her blood line? What do you know about genetics? What do you really know about the health issues that you could be passing on to another generation of dogs? Just because your dog appears healthy does not mean she can't have a recessive genetic problem just waiting to show up somewhere down the line. And what about the male? Never, never, never breed a dog with someone you just happen to meet with a cute dog that they want to breed. So, you want a puppy? Go save a life and adopt one from a shelter or a rescue group.

Answer 9

The usual stud fee is one puppy or the price of one puppy. You settle up upon the sale of a healthy litter.

Answer 10

email me pleasse at kathy_ [e-mail] there is a lot more info to give a proper answer. And there really is a lot that fgoes into breeding and also the toy breeds also often need c-sections.
I rather tlak to you and get a better idea of the situation before answering