How do I go about locating a good stud for my Yorkshire Terrier for breeding?

Question

I'm not breeding her anytime soon, she still has about 6 months at least before I breed her, but I just wanted to have a stud in mind for when the time came. She's 1 1/2 years old now, and only 3.8 pounds (she's full-grown), and I'm having such a difficult time finding a stud who is small enough to breed with her. She's in perfect health and AKC registered; is there a website just for things like this?

Answer 1

What show titles has she won?

What are her health test scores?



Don't breed her unless she has won many Best Of Breeds in shows and has passed all her health tests.



You must find a male that weights under her amount or it will kill her. Good luck, as males are typically bigger.

Make sure the male has been in conformation shows and has also passed all the proper health/genetic testing.





It's a big job.



I also hope you have about 5,000$+ dollars to spend in case there is an emergency. It costs 1 grand a litter to get them registered. Also, you're probably going to lose about 500$. You won't *make* ANY money.



Also, your dog is a runt. She really shouldn't be bred, period. Even if you do find a proper male it STILL may kill her.

Answer 2

The best place isn't over the internet, but at dog shows. You will find healthy show dogs there, and if your dog meets the standards too, they will breed her.



BOTH the parents of the Yorkshire Terrier puppy should have OFA certificates. There are a number of health problems to look out for with this breed. This includes luxating patella, liver problems, inflamed pancreas, low blood sugar, allergies, dental problems, and sensitivity to chemicals and drugs. ALL these things should be checked FIRST before breeding.



However, Yorkies are the #2 most popular dog in the US.... You don't have a great chance of finding homes for the pups, since they are so popular!

Answer 3

She's pretty small. I think most good breeders want the females to be at least 5 pounds....



Definitely show her for a bit and see how other people assess her qualities. FYI: She will need to be "winner's bit@h" at a few shows before you'll have a title. She'll need to earn 15 points including two majors under different judges plus at least 1 point under a third judge in order to earn the CH title.



http://www.akc.org/events/conformation/counting_points.cfm



When she has her CH and all her health tests you'll be able to find a stud through people you have met while showing.

Answer 4

Aw, Yorkshire Terriers are just darling! We have a young purebred Yorkie at the local pound who is due for the gas chamber Friday morning. Of course our nation is definitely fit for more! ^_^



Anyways, to not be a sarcastic cow, please do not breed your dog. It's very irresponsible to breed an undersized dog, especially seeing as you just have to ask, you obviously do not know anything about breeding. Sure, your dog may be registered by the AKC, but that most certainly does not mean your dog is fit for the show ring or to be used for breeding purposes. Please reconsider, spay your dog and enjoy the time you have with her.

Answer 5

Show her in AKC shows. If she's any good, she'll earn enough points to get her championship. (Unless you bought her as a "show prospect", she's probably not show or breeding quality though. Honestly, she's too tiny to breed anyway.)



There's quite a bit to breeding. Much more than just sticking 2 dogs together. I recommend you join your local kennel club or breed club, find a mentor, learn everything inside and out about the breed standard and the breeding/whelping process, etc.



It takes YEARS to become a responsible breeder.

http://www.learntobreed.com/

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Answer 6

every body seems like haters on this page. If you feel like breeding your dog you should. My mom bread boston terriers my whole life and never did she not because it was small. There are a lot of small dogs that are bread and are fine. here is a good site to find breeders...Lots of luck. Your dog should be fine with breeding.

Edit: And by the way, many bitches that have not won titles have had very beautigul litters with champion pups. Some people are so snotty with their "gotta have at title atittude"

Answer 7

She needs to be 4 lbs or over - breed standard

How many titles has she won?

Is she currently being show?

Whats her pedigree going back 3 generations? 4? 5?

Did her parents pass all their genetic clearances? Grandparents?



You need more than just AKC registration. You need years of studying under a breed mentor. Are you a member of your breed club?



If you can't answer yes to any of these you don't need to be breeding.



Is she the best example of this http://www.akc.org/breeds/yorkshire_terrier/index.cfm ?



No?



Get her fixed.

Answer 8

Why on earth would you want to breed a dog that is 3.8 lbs? There is more to breeding than having an akc registration. Why titles does your dog have? have you been through genetic testing to make sure everything is okay or are you willing to just take a stab in the dark and hope she survives?



Why don't you go online to yorkie rescue and see just how many akc yorkies have been dumped and need a home.



Oh and thanks for wanting to add more yorkies for rescues to find homes for.

Answer 9

You don't. Undersized runts should never be bred.



95% of purebreds should be fixed (and ALL healthy mixes). Only purebred dogs who are two years old and up, have been titled, are ambassadors of their breed, and have passed through their genetic health screening with flying colours, should ever be bred. A new breeder should never attempt to breed if they do not have a mentor. Also, if you are serious about breeding; help out with rescue. A responsible breeder's knowledge of whelping comes in handy if there is ever a puppy mill bust, etc.



Breeding information, and the realties of careless breeding:



http://www.brightlion.com/InHope/InHope_en.aspx

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emGZBLVJmGI

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=hpAXRx8FRRE&watch_response

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=1bpDE6Vx_QU&feature=related

http://www.woodhavenlabs.com/breeding.html

http://www.geocities.com/bluegracepwd/virtualbreeding.html

http://www.learntobreed.com/

http://www.dogsindanger.com/

http://www.wonderpuppy.net/1breeding.php

http://www.dogplay.com/Breeding/ethics.html

http://www.petfinder.org/ has 286,376 pets in need of homes, new ones added every day, not all of them are in safe no-kill shelters.



Be a part of the solution . . . Not the problem.



http://www.spayusa.org



**EDIT** Thanks for wanting to breed RESPONSIBLY!

Answer 10

You could take her to a local doggy bar and introduce her around. For heaven sake. Why are you breeding an undersized dog? Find another hobby like education!

Answer 11

You don't. If you have to ask this questions on Yahoo answers, you don't have nearly enough experience and knowledge to breed. And she's WAY too small to be bred anyway.