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submitted: Aug 7th 2008 | by: SusanBailey | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 563 | |

Consider the many aspects of breeding before you choose to do Yorkshire Terrier breeding for yourself. Before you choose this option you want to carefully consider what can happen since there are many things that can and do go wrong with breeding dogs. The most important step is to carefully consider your Yorkshire Terrier. Do you know what the specific breed standards are, do you know if your dog has any specific faults and do you know exactly how these faults can be transmitted through genes to the offspring?

In order to reduce the infections transferred during breeding it is necessary to make sure both the male and female have bacteria cultures and brucellosis tests done. You should have a veterinarian thoroughly check the dogs before breeding to make sure they don't have conditions that can be passed on to the litter such as luxating patella's, cardiomyopathy or hypothyroidism.

Next is it important that you carefully consider everything that can go wrong during the gestation period. There is always the chance that the mother dog can die before, during and after whelping. Some of the most common complications include uterine inertia, prolapsed uterus, eclampsia, metritis or mastitis. Also consider whether or not you have the time and ability to take on Yorkshire Terrier breeding.

The next thing you should consider before Yorkshire Terrier breeding is what can go wrong with breeding. Before, during and after whelping there is always the chance that the mother dog can die. Uterine inertia, prolapsed uterus, eclampsia, metritis or mastitis are just some of the most common complications. You should also consider if Yorkshire Terrier breeding is something you have the time and ability to take on.

As whelping draws near the female Yorkie should never be left alone and often assistance is necessary during whelping. You may need to stay home for several days before and after the whelping. The cost of breeding should also be taken into account. Make sure you have enough money saved up just in case a C-section is required, as it may be necessary for smaller breeds such as Yorkshire Terriers. Make sure you thoroughly know what the signs of trouble are and what steps you can do in order to resolve the problem.

When it comes to Yorkshire Terrier breeding the last thing you need to consider is the raising of the puppies. Before you can raise the puppies it is important that you educate yourself about conditions such as fading puppies, toxic milk, septicemia, primary atelectasis, herpes virus, cleft palates and hypoglycemia. There is always the risk of birth defects and some can be serious enough that the puppy has to be put down.

Can you do this if necessary? Even if you can then you still have to be prepared for the complications it can cause the mother. In case something happens to the mother and you are required to raise the litter for several days, could you take the time off work on short notice? If bottle-feeding or tube feeding are necessary would you be comfortable with this? As with other parts of breeding you need to consider the costs.

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 are just a few of the costs you may have to pay for.

About the Author

About the author: Susan Bailey is a passionate lover of the Yorkshire Terrier and owns a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Yorkshire Terrier. Among other topics there, you can also learn all about Yorkshire Terrier Breeding plus a whole lot more.

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