I have a 7 month old female yorkie who has gone in to heat once. How long should i wait till i breed her?

Answer 1

She should not be breed until: she is at least 2 yrs old, has had all recommended health testing for her breed, has been established as a good representative of her breed according to the breed standard (either by showing her to her championship or having her evaluated by a reputable person with lots of experience in the breed and until you know everything there is to know about breeding including everything that can go wrong or have a mentor that does, and until you have the money to pay for emergency situations that can occur such as a c-section or problems with the puppies, and have research all the dogs in her pedigree to make sure there aren't instances of genetic problems that tests don't exist for and don't show up until dogs are older in her background

Answer 2

There are a lot of things to consider before you breed your dog...age is only one thing. You really should wait until your dog is fully grown and mentally mature...1 1/2 - 2yrs. Some dogs reach this by their second heat cycle. You need to have her cleared by your vet as for any congenital defects and any other problems that are specific for your breed. Your vet will help you with this as well. You will also want to select your male very carefully, whether it is another Yorkie or not.

There is a good book called Breeding A Litter: The Complete Book of Prenatal and Postnatal Care by Beth J. Finder Harris. This book is loaded with tons of information and will answer many questions that you will have. Many things will come up and you will have many questions so please talk with your vet and if your Yorkie came from a good reputable breeder they should be able to help along the way as well.

Please do all the research before breeding your dog to make sure this is something that you are willing to devote your time to (most of your time). It really is more than just having puppies and playing with them. If you have any doubt at all...please spay your dog.

Answer 3

You should not breed her at all. You should have her spayed. Most toy breeds require c-sections because they are way too small to deliver on their own and if you don't get her the c-section, the pups and her will die. It's very expensive. Also, she needs to be tested for her health and genetic defects and so does the male before breeding. They need to pass 100% or you will just be breeding sickly pets.

Another reason to get her spayed is it greatly reduces her risk of cancer.

If you still insist on breeding her, she needs to be at least 2 years old. In the meantime, get the testing done, read and learn everything there is to know about breeding and get a second job to put away the money so you can afford to properly take care of the puppies and mother.

Or you may want to opt for the more intelligent and responsible decision and just have her spayed.

Answer 4

If your dog is a particularly good example of her breed (check with a breeder if you are unsure) then by all means breed from her, if you know what you are doing. A good rule of thumb is if the animal is good enough to enter dog shows, it's good enough to breed.

Do not have her mated on her first or second season - that is too early for her. It will be about 6 months between her seasons, so you will have to wait at least a year - but it depends on the physical and emotional development of the individual dog.

Take her to the vet for a health check about 2 months before you intend to mate her; there may be issues you don't know about, and it's better to know in advance.

Answer 5

you will need to wait to she hits her 4rth heat cycle. The stud should be at least 1 year old.

if you want to be considered a responsible breeder. both your dog and the stud should be AKC or UKC registered. And also both should be health tested for any genetic defects. Your female should also have good conformation. Does your yorkie match AKC standards closely?
http://www.akc.org/breeds/yorkshire_terrier/index.cfm

If the stud and your dog are not good examples of the AKC breed standard,or if their test shows they have a defect, you should spay your dog. Only breed your dog 4 times or less in her lifetime. Give your dog at least 6 months to rest after she has had a litter. After you are offically done breeding her you should spay her to avoid any type of cancer unspayed dogs are prone to. Also be sure to tell the buyers tp spay and nueter the puppies.

Answer 6

Don't forget. Your beloved pet could also die in the process. If you are not aware of the basics, it doesn't matter whether or not she is ready. You are not. If you truly want to be a Yorkie breeder and exhibitor then you need a mentor. First find a reputable breeder and someone that shows. Beware of any breeder that has "teacup" Yorkies. They are basically charging more for the runt of the litter. It is not healthy for the dogs. I could go on, but basically you need to attend a few shows and find a mentor.

Answer 7

You pup isn't full grown until she is a year old. It's like babies having babies if you breed prior to a year. Even then, the maturity of the dog makes a difference...some dogs just don't "grow up" as quickly as others and can't handle pups. You are obviously not a professional breeder, so is it really necessary to breed your pet?

Answer 8

you should not breed her. you should spay her there are already hundreds of dogs in need of homes that are being killed everyday so do not breed her get her fixed and be done with it. they are plenty of yorkie breeders since yorkies are becoming popular.

Answer 9

How about never breeding her? Please consider the following points:
- is she AKC registered?
- is she a champion?
- does she have champion bloodline?
- do you have a mentor to give you guidance?
- what is your purpose of breeding?
- can you afford any emergency vet care for her and the puppies?
You don't make money for breeding. If your Yorkie is a pet quality, you shouldn't breed her.

Answer 10

You should wait until she has earned herself a title and has had the required health checks done and than only breed her with a male that has done the same. If you do not do this you are nothing but a BYB.