Breeding The First Heat - YorkieTalk.com Forums

yorkiesRthebest · 03-30-2007, 06:17 AM

Hi everyone I am new to this forum and have a question? Has anyone on here bred there bitch the first heat cycle?

BamaFan121s · 03-30-2007, 09:42 AM

No, females should not be bred until at least their second cycle. Why do you ask?

BTW., welcome to YT.

SouthernComfort · 03-30-2007, 10:07 AM

I have heard to not breed on the 1st Heat Cycle. The 1st heat can come anytime from 6 months on, so breeding at this age is def. NOT a good idea. It is like babies having babies basically. They aren't emotionally prepared to care for the pups at this age. It is best to wait until they are a few years old from what I've heard. This of course is only my opinion.

YorkyMommy · 03-30-2007, 10:28 AM

I agree, first heat breeding is too young. Best to wait.

Sugar's Mom · 03-30-2007, 12:36 PM

no reputable breeder would breed a bitch her first heat UNLESS she is 18 months old when she has it. then it is okay.

Mardelin · 03-30-2007, 12:52 PM

Bitches should not be bred before their 2nd heat or before they are at least 18 months of age, whichever comes first.

yorkiesRthebest · 03-30-2007, 02:48 PM

My female is in heat and was just curious. I now you should wait until the 2nd heat but I guess I am just impatient

Mardelin · 03-30-2007, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiesRthebest

My female is in heat and was just curious. I now you should wait until the 2nd heat but I guess I am just impatient

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I very well understand your impatience...but, it's best to do what is best for the female....she isn't ready physically or mentally to be bred and such an early age.

Most of the time my females aren't bred until their 3rd cycle....since they're pretty much in the show ring, obtaining their Championship until then....

JillandJack · 03-30-2007, 03:23 PM

Welcome to YT.

No responsible breeder of any breed would risk the health and well being of their female by breeding too early. We have lots of responsible breeders right on YT. You'll get lots of wonderful advice

tegamom1 · 03-30-2007, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiesRthebest

My female is in heat and was just curious. I now you should wait until the 2nd heat but I guess I am just impatient

Instead of being impatient, take this time to learn all there is to know about breeding and whelping these little babies. Do you know anything about the lines behind you little girl? Are there any genetic problems? Does she actually represent the standard for the breed? Has a judge or exhibitor examined her and found her to be of breeding quality? There are just so many things to be aware of before you even consider breeding. Please take your time and do a lot of research.

Ramona · 03-30-2007, 04:10 PM

I had no intention of breeding the 1st heat but my female didn't come into her 1st heat until she was 20 months old. The vet said it would be fine to breed her since she was older. However if she had been younger I would never have bred her.

BamaFan121s · 03-30-2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramona

I had no intention of breeding the 1st heat but my female didn't come into her 1st heat until she was 20 months old. The vet said it would be fine to breed her since she was older. However if she had been younger I would never have bred her.

Understandable...quite a different set of circumstances there...

kelkiss5 · 03-31-2007, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

no reputable breeder would breed a bitch her first heat UNLESS she is 18 months old when she has it. then it is okay.

My female Boots will be 18months old when she has her third heat in june, and even then I think that she is not going to be mentally prepared to be a mum. She is still very puppy like in her behavior. So i would need even consider breeding her. I think you should wait and as others have said do a lot of research, the more info you have the better for you mum and babies when the right time comes.

03-30-2007, 06:17 AM	#1
yorkiesRthebest YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2	Breeding The First Heat Hi everyone I am new to this forum and have a question? Has anyone on here bred there bitch the first heat cycle?

03-30-2007, 10:07 AM	#3
SouthernComfort Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 67	I have heard to not breed on the 1st Heat Cycle. The 1st heat can come anytime from 6 months on, so breeding at this age is def. NOT a good idea. It is like babies having babies basically. They aren't emotionally prepared to care for the pups at this age. It is best to wait until they are a few years old from what I've heard. This of course is only my opinion. __________________ Lindsey & Lil' Miss Pheona

03-30-2007, 10:28 AM	#4
YorkyMommy Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 337	I agree, first heat breeding is too young. Best to wait. __________________ Tracy and my S "If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience."- Woodrow Wilson

03-30-2007, 12:52 PM	#6
Mardelin Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 14,776	Bitches should not be bred before their 2nd heat or before they are at least 18 months of age, whichever comes first. __________________ Mardelin *Yorkshire* *Terriers*

03-30-2007, 03:23 PM	#9
JillandJack Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cheesehead Land Posts: 1,127 Blog Entries: 1	Welcome to YT. No responsible breeder of any breed would risk the health and well being of their female by breeding too early. We have lots of responsible breeders right on YT. You'll get lots of wonderful advice __________________ Jack Jilly Bean *Who Needs A Doorbell When They Have A Yorkie!!!*

03-30-2007, 09:42 AM	#2
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	No, females should not be bred until at least their second cycle. Why do you ask? BTW., welcome to YT.

03-30-2007, 12:36 PM	#5
Sugar's Mom BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9,248	no reputable breeder would breed a bitch her first heat UNLESS she is 18 months old when she has it. then it is okay.

03-30-2007, 02:48 PM	#7
yorkiesRthebest YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2	My female is in heat and was just curious. I now you should wait until the 2nd heat but I guess I am just impatient

03-30-2007, 04:10 PM	#11
Ramona Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: georgia Posts: 102	I had no intention of breeding the 1st heat but my female didn't come into her 1st heat until she was 20 months old. The vet said it would be fine to breed her since she was older. However if she had been younger I would never have bred her.