Proper Yorkshire Terrier Care

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?

Before breeding you need to make sure both the male and female have bacteria cultures and brucellosis tests done in order to reduce infections transferred during breeding. Before breeding the female dog should be thoroughly checked by a veterinarian for luxating patellas, cardiomyopathy or hypothyroidism, which are all conditions that can be passed on to the litter.

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.

Before Yorkshire Terrier breeding another thing you should consider is what can go wrong during the gestation period. There is always the chance that before, during and after whelping the mother dog can die. Just a few of the more common complications include uterine inertia, prolapsed uterus, eclampsia, metritis or mastitis.

Make sure you have the time and ability in advance to take on Yorkshire Terrier breeding. 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.

For several days before and after the whelping it may be necessary for you to stay home. You also need to take into account the cost of breeding. For small breeds such as Yorkshire Terriers, C-sections may need to be done and you should make sure you have enough money saved up for this just in case. You should also make sure you have researched all the signs of trouble that can occur during breeding and what steps you can take in order to resolve the problem.

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.

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