There are many aspects that you need to consider before choosing to do Yorkshire Terrier breeding for yourself. It is important that you carefully consider what can happen before you choose this option since there are many things that can and do go wrong when breeding. First you should consider your Yorkshire Terrier. Do you know of specific faults they can have, do you know if they meet breed standards and do you know what can be transmitted through genes to the offspring?
Both the male and female breeding partners need to have bacteria cultures and brucellosis tests done before breeding in order to help reduce the infections transferred during breeding. Before breeding it is also important to have the dogs thoroughly checked out by a veterinarian to make sure they have no conditions that can be transmitted to the litter such as luxating patella's, cardiomyopathy or hypothyroidism.
Even if you have a male and female that are both healthy and good choices for breeding it is important that you educate yourself about possible hereditary faults. Carefully research the family lineage on both sides and make sure you know what you can do to reduce hereditary conditions.
As the whelping time draws near the female Yorkie should never be left alone and most of the time a Yorkie will need assistance when whelping. So before and after the whelping it may be necessary for you to stay home for several days.
It is also important to consider the cost. C-sections may need to be required for small breed dogs such as Yorkshire Terriers and you need to make sure you have enough money saved up should this be necessary. It is also important that you know the signs of any troubles that can occur during breeding and what steps you should take in order to resolve the problem.
The final aspect of Yorkshire Terrier breeding that you should consider is raising the Yorkie puppies. Just a few of the problems you should educate yourself about include fading puppies, toxic milk, septicemia, primary atelectasis, herpes virus, cleft palates and hypoglycemia.
When a puppy is born there is always the chance that a birth defect may be present and if it is serious enough the puppy may have to be put down. If necessary would you be able to do this? While you may be able to do this you should also be prepared for the complications it will cause the mother. Can you take several days off work on short notice in case your are required to raise the litter for a while should something happen to the mother? If necessary would you be comfortable with tube feeding or bottle-feeding? Again you need to carefully consider all the costs involved.
Would you be comfortable handling tube feeding or bottle-feeding if it is necessary? Once again you have to consider the costs involved. There is the cost of vaccinations, looking for a home for the puppies, paying vet bills and raising the puppies for several years or their entire life if you are unable to find a home for them.
About the Author:
Susan Bailey is a passionate lover of the Yorkshire Terrier and has a popular website that can teach you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Yorkshire Terrier. Among other topics at this website, you can also learn all about Yorkshire Terrier Breeding plus a whole lot more.
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