What You Need to Know About Yorkshire Terrier Breeding

I would like to research about breeding the yorkshire terrier.?
I love the breed and would love to enhance it. I would like to breed for personality, tempermant, and akc standards. Where do I start?

Thanks for going the reputable way. I would start at an AKC dog club meeting (assuming you are in the states). There, express your interest and they will pair you up with a "breeder buddy" who can get you started.
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http://www.ytca.org/
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This was what I could find online. I thought this website was very good.
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/showdogs/breedingreproducing.htm
Scroll down and quite a variety of subjects are covered.
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http://www.puppydogweb.com/caninebreeds/yorkshire.htm

If not try http://www.ask.com
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Jennifer T once sent me this, and I think it will help you here:

1. Contact a breed club for your breed. Ask for a mentor.
2. STUDY the breed standard. Learn about dog anatomy and ask your mentor to
clarify anything you don't understand.
3. Learn what genetic faults and diseases run in your breed and test for any
that can be tested for.
4. Show your dog in conformation events to see if it is of the proper
quality for breeding. Winning doesn't always mean a dog is breeding quality,
but being around so many others that know your breed and will talk to you
will do wonders for your self-education efforts!
5. Study the past history of great dogs in your breed. You will see how your
breed has improved and progressed since the beginning of the breed.
6. Study the breed standard some more!
7. Join any Yahoo groups about your breed.
8. Live, dream and study your breed.
9. Get a good book on canine reproduction, and educate yourself about the
pitfalls, problems, and proud moments of breeding. Learn about the
physiology of reproduction, such as heat cycles and venereal diseases in
dogs, potential for problems specific to your breed, and what you need to
expect at whelping.
10. Remember that whelping (giving birth) can kill your female. Being used
as a stud dog can encourage bad behaviors common in intact males such as
territorial marking, aggression, and desire to roam from home.
11. Prepare to be broke. Breeding properly is EXPENSIVE.
12. Line up potential homes for any puppies you produce and write up a
contract. Remember to include that you will be willing to take back your
puppies at any time in their lives that they might need you. If you bring
life into this world, it is your responsibility FOREVER.
13. Prepare to spend sleepless nights attending whelping females, caring for
fading puppies or puppies orphaned, and practice cleaning up after 24/7 poop
machines.

I'm sure there are many things I missed because being a responsible breeder
isn't just a job. It's a way of life. You will live dogs. 24/7/365. There
are lots of hard decisions. There is a lot of expense. There will be pain.
But, if you do your darndest to always keep the welfare of your dogs and the
future of any of their offspring, you can go to step 14.

14. Enjoy the love and success of a job well done.
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Love Bertha

Thanks for trying to research and learn about the breed first, you will be glad you did…contact local dog club, breed club in your area….go on line to AKC, they have alot of information on the website……and get with breeders of your breed, watch and learn the mating and whelping process…you will do fine.

Happy New Year
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start by going to the yorkshire terrier club of americas home page, there you can find a list of breeders some of which may be in your area, contact them using a very clear consise and well explained letter explaining your interest in learning more about breeding and showing this wonderfull little breed.

You want to attend shows and find a good mentor, the best way is through the specific breed club.
work under a mentor who shows and throughly tests for at least 2 years, they will teach you everything you need to know.

good luck on your path to becomming a RESPONSBLE breeder!
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Hurrah! A potential breeder that sounds like she's worth her salt. My advice to you would be - learn directly from the source. Go to dog shows and talk to Yorkie owners and breeders. I don't know how old you are or when you plan to start, but some breeders will take you under their wing and mentor you. You must, MUST get yourself a mentor. There is no substitute for experience, and that will be your greatest help.
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