Am I ready to breed my dog?

Question

I have a two year old yorkshire terrier. He is so perfect and I have been thinking about breeding him. I found somebody that I know that has one also. We have compared their pedigrees and neither of them have genetic problems. The dam has already been in heat one time. We are expecting her to go in again in another month or so. We have already found buyers. The male has a perfect temperment, not shy, very loving, loves people. The female is loving and a great companion. The male is 4 1/2 lbs, the female is 6. both are in perfect health. They both fit the criteria for the breed. We have totally researched the breeds and all there is to know about breeding. Are we ready? Is there anything elso that we should do?

I prefer that only people who have advice give answers. Not people who have opinions with nothing to back them up.
We have the money to care for the pups and the parents, they have both been screened for health problems (eyes, hips, teeth, the whole nine yards). They have been checked for genetic defects.
And when I say we have owners lined up...I mean it. These are people that we know personally who are responsible pet owners. We are also prepared to stay with the pups and parents 24/7.
All I needed was extra advice. Not criticism.

Answer 1

We had alot of min pin pups and they are tiny like your pups will be. It is alot of work because they are sooo little and need to remain warm and clean. I didn't realize how much work was involved, and the first litter, the mom didnt want anything to do with the puppies and tried to hurt them. So we had to do everything. Then when they got bigger and started playing, it was very hard to give them up. You have to keep them for 6-8 weeks and you get attached, no matter how much you try not to. Just keep in mind you may have to bottle feed them every 2 hours, and always keep there little place they stay very warm and clean. Good luck and it is really worth it in the long run.

Answer 2

So, do you just want validation for the decision you have made or do you want the truth?

If you just want someone to say 'Oh yes, sure thing honey, you are SOOO ready to be making puppies!' then heck, I am sure there are tons of people who don't know any better and will tell you that... If you want the truth, no, you obviously have little knowledge about your dog, the breed and what you are doing. Simply by you stating that your dog is 'perfect' tells anyone that knows even marginally about dogs and breeding that you don't have a clue. Being blind to a dog's shortcomings is the biggest fault of a back yard greeder. You can't correct what you don't even know is there to correct and you can't retain what you don't know what or how to retain. Then you go on to say he has no genetic health issues shows how little you know about that and the 'perfect temperament' -- uh, nope... sorry... You likely won't believe any of this because you likely don't want to but if you honestly DO want the truth, you will learn way more about your breed before becoming yet another of the horde of back yard greeders that ignorantly pump out puppies by the millions for the body piles every year... You have not 'totaly researched' anything - that is woefully obvious - but again, you will likely get all indignent and defensive about that and instead just figure I am 'flaming' you or something because then you don't have to believe the truth and can just make those puppies :) huh?

"Is there anything else that we should do?" - Yes, actually have the dogs evaluated properly (health, temperament, lineage and structurally) prior to considering breeding them. Odds are they are not at all the best possible dogs for one another but are simply convenient for you and the b*tch owner... uh, also, if the b*tch has only come in season once, then odds you are considering breeding a ***** that is too young - and what do you and this other person know about caring for a ***** in whelp and the care and rearing of puppies until they are over eight weeks of age?

It is great that you asked but not so great if you don't really want to know the answer and just want someone to make you feel better about making a rather common byber decision...

Answer 3

Sounds like you have made up your minds, so why did you want our answers.........if you are really gonna do this, you have to do it right okay.....you have to be sure the breeding is to improve the breed, not just to sell the pups.....and you having money to do it all, is not even a factor to be coming a breeder, the dogs come first....

1- do I know how to breed the dogs, will they hurt each other, what if..

2-when comes time for the pups to be born, are you ready to get your hands really dirty to help the female if she gets in trouble whelping...

3-it is time consuming, and a really good thing to do, if you know the breed and all that comes with being a breeder..

I started 14 yrs ago, it was not easy, I went to every dog show, talked to AKC Judges, breeders with real champions and knew all about the standards by heart.

I began to read and study for almost a year before I bought my first female, she was a gem.......I went to breeders kennel's and watch the whelping of pups, I had a tutor, she bred/show/and judged also......she would let me go to her kennels every time a liter was due, she would call me when the female started labor....at first I thougt I would vomit, from all the mess......

but you know,l look back and man was it worth it, I dont regret a day that goes by, that I became a breeder..

You have to make sure the male and female have had all their vaccinations and especially worming before breeding, yhou have to know when to worm the female, and it is not the day you breed them, the worming med needs to be in both their systems first......and you do not need to use flea bath on either at least 4 days before breeding..

Now, if you think you can do all of this, go for it...but I think from your question, you do not know how to breed...and pleawse dont ask my fellow Q&A not to give opinions, they know more by opinion than you do by experience, I guarantee you that..

I think, you need to think about this long and hard, just because you have buyers lined up, does not mean a thing, other than you are already counting the money to come..and just because you say they are perfect does not mean a thing, have them tested properly,and the only way you know if your dog is perfect, show it, it may wake you up.....

Answer 4

If you are serious about breeding then you should contact a local breeder and talk with them and ask for their advice and what not. They will often be willing to help you out and teach you everything you need to know and will be there if you have any problems.
Also, make sure both dogs have been tested for genetic problems because you do not want to breed potentially unhealthy dogs.

Last but not least, do you have the time and money to breed? It can be expensive to properly care for newborn puppies and it's a 24/7 job so if you have an actual job then you do not have time to be breeding your dog. Someone needs to be with the dog and the puppies 24/7 because nature can be cruel and they need constant attention. Be prepared to pay a pretty penny for everything the newborns and mom will need (high quality food for the pregnant mother and the puppies when they are weaned onto solid food, heating pad, bedding, vet checks, vaccinations, etc).

Answer 5

Why do you breed your dog? Because you think it meets the breed standard? Take him to a breeder and ask them if they think it could be a champion. If it has that potential, then enter him shows. Once he has become a champion, and therefore does in fact meet the breed standard, then breed him. But find a female champion.

Male dogs that meet the breed standard are a dime a dozen. And unless they are a champion, the dog shouldn't be bred. Now your friend that has the female, if it in fact does meet the breed standard, should look for a champion male. (You only need a few studs and a lot of females).

Answer 6

I would like to know the answers of the following questions:
- Are they both champions?
- Have you and the owner of the female tested both dogs? Although their pedigrees are free of any problems, you still need to have them tested.
- If they both are exceptional quality, I wonder do you and the owner of the female show both of the dogs.
- What are you trying to accomplish throughout this breeding?
If any of the above answers is no, you are not ready for breeding.

Answer 7

They both must be at least 2 years old, they both must be evaluated by at least 3 unbiased breed knowledgable people/judges if you aren't showing them, they both must have had and passed genteic testing (not just by simple vet exams)..being loving and having a good temperament is important but it is only one piece of the breeding package. All pieces must be there in order to be a responsible breeder.

Answer 8

Is he a qualified show dog with his champion? How do you know he's "so perfect" if you haven't had him judged in the show ring? Do you plan to breed professionally? Have you done health checks and gotten his health certificates? Eyes checked? Hips checked? Do you plan to have spay/neuter contracts? Have you screened the buyers to make sure the puppies won't end up at the pound?

There are plenty of other Yorkshire Terrier breeders out there. I'm sure the buyers will be happy to buy from them. Breeding is not just something you do for fun. It's a serious profession that responsible breeders take very seriously. You can't just breed your dog because he looks like the perfect example of the breed. He could have serious genetic flaws that can be passed to his future offspring. Breeders breed to make the breed better. If you're serious about doing this professionally, talk to local Yorkshire breeders for advice on how to get started.

Answer 9

If you can look at all those babies on petfinder that dont have a home, and you still want to breed your dog Go Ahead!!!!!!!

Answer 10

Make sure they're not too closely related. The closest common relative (if any) should be no closer than grandparent for one & great grandparent for the other.