Is dog breeding a good business venture?
You’ll hear a lot of opinions about breeding Yorkshire Terriers. Here’s an honest review of what’s involved when breeding Yorkies by a professional breeder.
Watch this video of a Yorkie giving birth to get a feel for what you’ll face… (embed video if available)
What is the best way to start breeding Yorkshire Terriers?
There are various ways to start. My suggestion is to begin with two or three fully grown, large standard females (~3 kg) and a small standard male (~2 kg). Learn how to:
- Groom them well – clipping nails, trimming hair, brushing.
- Feed them well and affordably.
- Give them enough attention.
- Breed a few successful litters.
Document everything over a year – every cost, every hour you spend. Later you’ll see where you can save time and money if you have more dogs. It’s crucial to understand every part of the job before you outsource to vets, groomers, or dog parlours.
Conclusion
I love breeding dogs, but it’s never easy – it’s always rewarding when done well. You need to decide for yourself; no one else can tell you whether you should or not.
The best you can do is educate yourself as much as possible. Ask a breeder if you can help out. Buy a detailed book about breeding Yorkshire Terriers.
If you’re willing to work hard, be totally involved, handle possible tragedy, be patient and start on a small scale, meticulously record every event, and forget about taking a holiday until you have trusted help, then you have a good chance of success.