How often do you breed? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Sunnyd · 05-25-2006, 12:51 PM

I have a quick question that I hope some of you breeders can help me with. I don't want to get into breeding or anything I'm just curious, how many litters per year would you let your girls have? The reason for the question is that the breeder I got Lucy from has one female of breeding age. I know her first litter was Oct 04, the second was May 05, a third Dec 05 and the fourth litter is due in June. That seems sort of excessive, I think one litter per year would be better for the dog. Do you let your girls rest in between litters or is this standard practice?

browniesmom622 · 05-25-2006, 12:58 PM

sounds like alot to me but im not a breeder

Wrenee4 · 05-25-2006, 01:14 PM

It really depends on the dog herself and how the litter went Most breeders breed once a year. Some may breed every other heat cycle or breed two heat cycles and give two heats off. Pretty much either way that still be only two litters in two years. I hope that helps!

PS I would NEVER have a female have puppies that often!

Sugar's Mom · 05-25-2006, 02:36 PM

The local breeders I know, breed twice then have once off.

YorkieRose · 05-25-2006, 05:20 PM

JMO from 30 years plus of breeding experience...non-stop breeding is done for one reason..MONEY.
There are no hard, fast rules..you must go bitch by bitch, litter by litter. I do not do more then two in a row..unless the bitch comes in season only once in a 12 month period..that is a "natural rester"..one litter after another until the btich is all used up is the puppymillers creed.

Sunnyd · 05-26-2006, 05:57 AM

for the input. I think her intentions were good in the beginning and I know she loves her dogs, but I think the money is becoming more important. Lucy came from the May 05 litter and she really did a great job raising her. I was thinking of getting another puppy from her in 1-2 years, we'll just have to wait and see. Thanks again for the replies.

nikynoo · 06-25-2006, 02:04 PM

my yorkie had her first litter in feb this year she had them smoothly only complication was we had 1 still born and lost one to fading puppy syndrome other than that she coped really well,she had a season in april when the puppies left us and she is having a season now(june)on reading lots of info and talking to breeders having a season so soon after the pups and having one now is normal she has had a sucsessfull tie with our male yorkie today so looks like we will have another litter, as she is fit and well, i was thinking of letting her have this litter then a rest of 2 seasons or we might spay her depending on how she is with this secound litter anyone who has knowledge on breeding id like your input on what you think is the best and safest for mum thanks for reading look forward to any replys

txshopper73 · 06-25-2006, 02:30 PM

A breeder here in town is expecting to whelp a litter today. She has bred this bitch 4 times in a row. I totally disagree with it. I know that I would HATE to be pregnant 4 times in a row. The body needs rest.

Breed 2 cycles and sit out. But, it depends on the girl. Some girls may need to be bred every other cycle.

Steve · 06-25-2006, 07:39 PM

Can somebody tell me please, my Yorkie girl 1year and 5 months old, she has her second period now, also I have a Yorkie boy , he is 1 year old, he is trying to jump on girl and do his things, and yesterday on 9th day I noticed they were glued together for like 10 min., and then they came apart. I don’t mind if they going to have a babies , of cause I’m not going to breed her every period I know it’s no good for the girl, I just want her to have a babies once. My question is: Is that possible that they going to gave a puppies? Is the boy mature enough to fertilize? (he is 1 year and 15 days old) Thank you for your answer

txshopper73 · 06-25-2006, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve

Can somebody tell me please, my Yorkie girl 1year and 5 months old, she has her second period now, also I have a Yorkie boy , he is 1 year old, he is trying to jump on girl and do his things, and yesterday on 9th day I noticed they were glued together for like 10 min., and then they came apart. I don’t mind if they going to have a babies , of cause I’m not going to breed her every period I know it’s no good for the girl, I just want her to have a babies once. My question is: Is that possible that they going to gave a puppies? Is the boy mature enough to fertilize? (he is 1 year and 15 days old) Thank you for your answer

Yesterday they "tied". You need to mark your calendar for that day and count 63 days. You should expect puppies somewhere around this date.

Is that your dog in your avatar (picture)?

Steve · 06-25-2006, 08:32 PM

Thanks TXSHOPPER73 I’m already marked my calendar, and hopefully will be expecting puppies August 26. Now I’m reading all the information on the internet about pregnancy and delivery, kind of nervous. On my avatar picture it’s the father of my Yorkie boy (he is 9 month old on that picture), he is a champion of Europe, I went to France especial to buy my puppy boy, I paid 3,500 Euros for him last year., he is so small and cute, his mom also a champion of Russia and Germany in my Photo Gallery you can see his mother too on the ring with the red bow, she has very long coat. I love Yorkie, now I have two, and if my girl is going to have a puppies, maybe I’ll keep another one for myself.

BamaFan121s · 06-26-2006, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve

Thanks TXSHOPPER73 I’m already marked my calendar, and hopefully will be expecting puppies August 26. Now I’m reading all the information on the internet about pregnancy and delivery, kind of nervous. On my avatar picture it’s the father of my Yorkie boy (he is 9 month old on that picture), he is a champion of Europe, I went to France especial to buy my puppy boy, I paid 3,500 Euros for him last year., he is so small and cute, his mom also a champion of Russia and Germany in my Photo Gallery you can see his mother too on the ring with the red bow, she has very long coat. I love Yorkie, now I have two, and if my girl is going to have a puppies, maybe I’ll keep another one for myself.

Wow, I'm surprised that being new to breeding, you were able to get a Champion sired pup with breeding rights. That is very uncommon.
Anywho...try to learn all you can between now and the delivery date. Start learning NOW, don't wait until you find out for sure she is prego and only allow yourself a week to learn what many take years studying. There is alot of good info here, but you also need to find a mentor to work with and a good vet with reproductive knowledge.

Sugar's Mom · 06-26-2006, 07:03 AM

congratulations on your puppies. My first litter is due the same day. I have spent well over a year researching and gleaning great advice from this board so I felt ready to breed. My little stud has been tested for genetic defects. The boy in your avatar is beautiful and if your little man is anything like him, your puppies will be beautiful. you were given great advice to read and learn all you can about whelping and care of the mom and puppies while you wait. I feel ready but I bet I will be so nervous at that time, I will forget everything I have learned.

Peters · 06-26-2006, 07:06 AM

wow i have never heard of a dog having 4 litters in one year that's outrageous. i thought they only came in season every 6 months

sylvan · 06-26-2006, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Peters

wow i have never heard of a dog having 4 litters in one year that's outrageous. i thought they only came in season every 6 months

not 4 litters in one year...4 litters back to back, probably over 2yrs.

05-25-2006, 12:51 PM	#1
Sunnyd Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Linwood, KS Posts: 249	How often do you breed? I have a quick question that I hope some of you breeders can help me with. I don't want to get into breeding or anything I'm just curious, how many litters per year would you let your girls have? The reason for the question is that the breeder I got Lucy from has one female of breeding age. I know her first litter was Oct 04, the second was May 05, a third Dec 05 and the fourth litter is due in June. That seems sort of excessive, I think one litter per year would be better for the dog. Do you let your girls rest in between litters or is this standard practice?

05-25-2006, 12:58 PM	#2
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ny Posts: 11,253 Blog Entries: 5	sounds like alot to me but im not a breeder __________________ We Love our Yt Angel! My Website< > FB page

05-25-2006, 01:14 PM	#3
Wrenee4 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,048	It really depends on the dog herself and how the litter went Most breeders breed once a year. Some may breed every other heat cycle or breed two heat cycles and give two heats off. Pretty much either way that still be only two litters in two years. I hope that helps! PS I would NEVER have a female have puppies that often! __________________ ~Wendy~

05-25-2006, 05:20 PM	#5
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	Jmo JMO from 30 years plus of breeding experience...non-stop breeding is done for one reason..MONEY. There are no hard, fast rules..you must go bitch by bitch, litter by litter. I do not do more then two in a row..unless the bitch comes in season only once in a 12 month period..that is a "natural rester"..one litter after another until the btich is all used up is the puppymillers creed. Last edited by YorkieRose; 05-25-2006 at 05:24 PM.

05-26-2006, 05:57 AM	#6
Sunnyd Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Linwood, KS Posts: 249	Thanks for the input. I think her intentions were good in the beginning and I know she loves her dogs, but I think the money is becoming more important. Lucy came from the May 05 litter and she really did a great job raising her. I was thinking of getting another puppy from her in 1-2 years, we'll just have to wait and see. Thanks again for the replies.

05-25-2006, 02:36 PM	#4
Sugar's Mom BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9,248	The local breeders I know, breed twice then have once off.

06-25-2006, 02:04 PM	#7
nikynoo Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: MK,ENGLAND Posts: 56	advice please! my yorkie had her first litter in feb this year she had them smoothly only complication was we had 1 still born and lost one to fading puppy syndrome other than that she coped really well,she had a season in april when the puppies left us and she is having a season now(june)on reading lots of info and talking to breeders having a season so soon after the pups and having one now is normal she has had a sucsessfull tie with our male yorkie today so looks like we will have another litter, as she is fit and well, i was thinking of letting her have this litter then a rest of 2 seasons or we might spay her depending on how she is with this secound litter anyone who has knowledge on breeding id like your input on what you think is the best and safest for mum thanks for reading look forward to any replys

06-25-2006, 02:30 PM	#8
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	A breeder here in town is expecting to whelp a litter today. She has bred this bitch 4 times in a row. I totally disagree with it. I know that I would HATE to be pregnant 4 times in a row. The body needs rest. Breed 2 cycles and sit out. But, it depends on the girl. Some girls may need to be bred every other cycle. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

06-25-2006, 07:39 PM	#9
Steve Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 49	Can somebody tell me please, my Yorkie girl 1year and 5 months old, she has her second period now, also I have a Yorkie boy , he is 1 year old, he is trying to jump on girl and do his things, and yesterday on 9th day I noticed they were glued together for like 10 min., and then they came apart. I don’t mind if they going to have a babies , of cause I’m not going to breed her every period I know it’s no good for the girl, I just want her to have a babies once. My question is: Is that possible that they going to gave a puppies? Is the boy mature enough to fertilize? (he is 1 year and 15 days old) Thank you for your answer

06-25-2006, 08:32 PM	#11
Steve Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 49	Thanks TXSHOPPER73 I’m already marked my calendar, and hopefully will be expecting puppies August 26. Now I’m reading all the information on the internet about pregnancy and delivery, kind of nervous. On my avatar picture it’s the father of my Yorkie boy (he is 9 month old on that picture), he is a champion of Europe, I went to France especial to buy my puppy boy, I paid 3,500 Euros for him last year., he is so small and cute, his mom also a champion of Russia and Germany in my Photo Gallery you can see his mother too on the ring with the red bow, she has very long coat. I love Yorkie, now I have two, and if my girl is going to have a puppies, maybe I’ll keep another one for myself.

06-26-2006, 07:03 AM	#13
Sugar's Mom BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9,248	Congratulations congratulations on your puppies. My first litter is due the same day. I have spent well over a year researching and gleaning great advice from this board so I felt ready to breed. My little stud has been tested for genetic defects. The boy in your avatar is beautiful and if your little man is anything like him, your puppies will be beautiful. you were given great advice to read and learn all you can about whelping and care of the mom and puppies while you wait. I feel ready but I bet I will be so nervous at that time, I will forget everything I have learned.

06-26-2006, 07:06 AM	#14
Peters YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,225	wow i have never heard of a dog having 4 litters in one year that's outrageous. i thought they only came in season every 6 months