My Yorkshire terrier is 5 years old and he weighs about 5.5lbs. I haven't neutered him yet with the hopes of breeding him because his father was a champion Yorkie and my dog is gorgeous! The problem is that a family friend of ours, wants t breed their female Yorkie with ours, and she's 3 years old, but she is much bigger than him. She weighs about 10lbs and I'm scared that he will get hurt in the process because he is very gentle.
Please give me some advice and websites that will help me learn how to breed these dogs in the most healthy and successfully way. I wouldn't want these dog to get hurt, especially mine, since it is so small in comparison.
Neither of us is interested in the money from selling them! We doubt that if we breed them, they will have more than 2 puppies and we each want one. The reason why I want to breed my dog is because I think we should have already neutered him and we haven't yet and he is very pretty. We don't want to let his genes go to waste in a way!
2007-12-16 05:20:31 · 14 answers · asked by MarlaPink 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
OK the reason why I want to breed him is because I want a another yorkie & because we have been wanting to breed him for a while but we just never found a person & now that we found someone, their dog just seems to big.But we did it yesterday & everything worked perfectly THANK GOD! I wasn't aware of this but the dame's owner's sister knows a lot about breeding yorkies, she has one her self, and her dog's breeder is her best friend.SO they know about breeding because she has basically gotten trained by this other lady. Now that they mated, she's gonna call her vet & tell him everything we have done.
I don't think its fare for those of you who have decided to JUDGE me and my action! i'M NOT A LITTLE KID...
2007-12-18 03:05:08 · update #1
I love animals and I would never do anything to harm them. If there ends u being a lot of puppies. we know A LOT of GOOD people that would love to have one and that would take AWESOME care of the them! We have already contacted the vet and they are very happy. A certificate does not equal quality nor safety...have any of you seem the kinds of dog s they sell at pet shops? Do they look healthy? Do they even look the the breed they are labeled as? NO... but the people that did everything, were certified breeders!
Thank all of you who actually gave me answere and didn't just talk SH*t...believe me I was very worried at first but everything is going to be fine we are both willing to do whatever to make sure everything is good and that the dame is healthy along with her puppies!
2007-12-18 03:11:32 · update #2
This would be perfectly safe!! If the male was much bigger than the female, that is when it would pose an unhealthy problem!!! I think you will have very beautiful and healthy babies!! Just make sure the female gets her ultra-sound when she gets pregnant, to find out if she will have a safe delivery!! Make sure you have a vet. on stand by, just in case of a problem, and you guys should be o.k., and will have taken care of the pups like they should be taken care of!! You sound like you are a very responsible parent, and your babe is in great hands with you!! Good Luck to you and your babies!!!! I hope you have a wonderful litter!!!
2007-12-16 06:25:59 · answer #1 · answered by meloni o 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The female is supposed to bigger than the male, however at 10 pounds, your friend's Yorkshire Terrier is out of the breed standard. According to the AKC, Yorkshire Terriers must not exceed 7 pounds. She shouldn't be bred because she does not meet the breed standard.
Just because your dog's father was a champion doesn't mean he is. Was your dog shown? Did your dog earn his championship? Do you have any genetic tests (OFA, CERF, PennHip, etc.) completed on him? Does your friend have any completed on her female? Is her dog shown? What makes her dog so special? Do both dogs have wonderful qualities, within breed standards, to pass on? Has this been proven in the show ring?
Just because you each want a puppy doesn't mean you should breed your dogs. As Bindi said, sometimes genes should go to waste because they're not good enough to pass on.
I, personally, think lots of dogs are very pretty, but not all should be bred. I'm not saying you absolutely can't breed your dog. At the end of the day, it's your decision. I'm just asking you to reconsider. There are so many dogs out there that deserve a home and so many irresponsibly bred Yorkshire Terriers out there. I understand you love your dog, but if you really love him, I recommend you get him fixed. He'll live a healthier life and you don't have to worry about him roaming off and siring unwanted litters. There are so many reasons not to breed two dogs who are just pretty. Breeding takes so much more than that, and it takes months upon months of research and shadowing mentors before you should actually start breeding.
2007-12-16 06:04:01 · answer #2 · answered by liveyourlife 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hello
Well #1 if you are so uneducated on breeding do not do it Yorkies are a very tough breed to have Pups with and unless you are very well educated on it you should never ever attempt it
Now here is your first clue you should not breed
You always want your female larger than your male as it makes the birthing process easier on her That is true in any dog and you didn't know that so Do not breed the dogs you are uneducated and you are just going to have problems
You say you are not into it for the $$$$ but then in the next breath you say you don't want his lines to go to waste?? Come on Leave the breeding to a professional who has the education and knowledge of what they are doing
I can just see you and your Friend in another room sipping lattes while they are breeding cringing when they tie and she screeches in pain Please do not breed them
Leave it to a Professional Go get both dogs fixed and leave it @ that
Sincerely
Anne
2007-12-16 05:35:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anne 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Just because his dad was a champion doesn't mean he is. You need to prove he is breed worthy before even considering breeding. Same with the female, although since doesn't fit the standard based on size alone, she is also not breeding quality.
You say you don't want his genes to go to waste, well put bluntly some dogs genes should go, they just aren't good enough to pass on.
In addition to proving a dog is of breeding quality you also need to health screenings. You need to test both parents for all genetic defects known to the breed. Small breeds are known for subluxating patellas, you don't want to pass this on to puppies.
Have your dog neutered and recommend your friend do the same.
2007-12-16 05:27:11 · answer #4 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Your dog might be pretty on the outside but ugly on the inside-you know, bad hips and elbows. If both dogs have certified hips&elbows by PennHip or the OFA and you also adopt a couple dogs to make up for the puppies you're bringing into the already overpopulated world, go for it. Also make sure you have the $$ for a C-section if the female needs it.
2007-12-16 05:44:25 · answer #5 · answered by the fire within 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i admire the fact that you are not doing it for money but a few things concern me:
you say :
The reason why I want to breed my dog is because I think we should have already neutered him and we haven't yet
this is NOT avalid reason and i dont even know what you mean by it. its never too late to neuter. do it NOW.
you also say:
We don't want to let his genes go to waste in a way!
so would you like his genes to be in a shelter instead?
you can never guess how many pups a dog can have in one litter. what if there are too many and you cant give them to GOOD homes?
is your dog KC reg?
has he (and the bitc*h) been health checked, hips scored?
do they both have PERFECT temprements?
most importantly have YOU done your homework about breeding?
if you dont do it correctly, it could be VERY dangerous for the dam (bitc*h)
please neuter if you and your friend want a puppy get one from your local shelter
luck.
2007-12-16 05:30:42 · answer #6 · answered by ¸.•*´`*♥ AyYıldız ♥*`´*•.¸ 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think you are gonna get blasted for asking this question and you'll be labelled a 'back-yard breeder'!!! What the hell, take no notice of them, do what you want! It will be just fine to breed these two dogs, its better that the female is bigger than him, she's meant to be! I really hope you have a successful mating session and that the pups are all healthy and well. You sound like a very caring owner and so the pups will have a good start in life with you. After this litter you'd be better off having him snipped unless you intend to have more, but either way i wish you luck.
2007-12-16 05:32:53 · answer #7 · answered by misstraceyrick 6 · 2⤊ 5⤋
The AKC website has some good information on breeding. You may look them up. You didnt say if he was AKC or what registry he was with. What registry is SHE with? usually, it is a good idea to get him DNA tested (both of them) to make sure they are free from genetic defects that they could pass on to their ofspring.
Usually, it is recomended that unless both dogs have something to add to the breed, they should not be bred. But in your case, since you plan on keeping the puppies, are you planning on breeding the puppies (not to eachother, of course)? What will you do if there is more than two puppies? what will you do if there is only one puppy? How about if the female has complications durring birth? There are lots of questions you need to ask yourself before you decide to do this. There is a lot of responsibility that comes with these decissions, and a lot of bad can happen. You are going to get a lot of answers from people who tell you what you are planning is stupid, and that you should just not do it, and that's that. well, I say just do your research, learn everything you can, and if you still want to take on the responsibility, just do it well,...responsibly.
As for the size difference, the male is ususally smaller, or the same size as the female. If she is receptive, there should be no problems. But like I said, there is a lot that you need to think about before all of this happens. Do your research. Starting here is a good thing, but I recomend you go to the AKC website, and look at their advice on breeding. Good luck in whatever you decide.
2007-12-16 05:30:50 · answer #8 · answered by dark_kitten 3 · 1⤊ 5⤋
No offense, but that sounds like a pretty stupid reason to mate a dog.
If you're set on it, DO YOUR HOMEWORK! Personally, I frown on anyone breeding their dog if they are not registered by the state as professional breeders. Given the recent outbreaks of puppy mills, it is hard to know what people's motives are anymore. I hope you have the welfare of those future pups at heart...
2007-12-16 05:28:00 · answer #9 · answered by Miss Crohnie 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Nope. It is perfectly safe. The male may be jealous of size but their hormones will get the better of them. Be warned: people will tell you to "fix" your puppies. Nobody will get hurt but when the female gets pregnant hire a birth dog trainer or check that out with your vet. Dogs are pregnant for 9 months. Not much time. Try the yellow pages.
2007-12-16 05:25:24 · answer #10 · answered by bana 2 · 1⤊ 5⤋