jumping in and piggybacking here. Been too busy to respod much lately. But my 2 cents worth (and that is all it is worth, lol) I go by GUT. I would recommend any new breeder start with at least a 5 pound but preferably larger female and a much smaller male. But, after 11 years of breeding, you learn what you can do and what you can't. I have one 3 pounder that I breed and she free whelps every time....but I am VERRY particular about what stud I use with her. Not only must he be small, but he must come from small lines. My bigger ones, I will breed to a stud up to 2 pounds bigger than the female as long as he throws small enough to be safe for her. In 11 years, I have lost two pups...one born dead from deformities (both male and female had larg open molara which resulted in a way to big hole on baby! bad breeding on my part...I didn't consider that....but that breeding did give me my Lemon!) The other dead one lived one day, but was just to small to survive...only an oz and a half. Also, in 11 years, I have had ONE section. I will not breed a female again if she has a section, so Ginger was spayed two weeks ago. Marsha
> I thought that but wasn't sure. It is interesting to me; I love seeing > all the new pups and was just wondering what all went into their > breeding. I am sure it is stressful but exciting also. > Blessings, > Sheila > > > In a message dated 8/23/2008 6:07:21 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > > > Actually this is what I do Sheila. > I look at their pelvic structure to see if they can deliver normally or > a c-section. Then I think I am right before I ever attempt I take her > to the vet and make doubly sure he thinks it's ok. > Right now I only have one male Hercules and he is a 3 pounder. > With chi's everyone has an opinion like everything else. > The rule I follow for 'me' OS never ever go ove r3 pounds larger in > weight if the sire is bigger. > Now if he smaller than the dam which mine usually is then that's ok. > Clear as mud? Probably knowing me. > But I would never breed wee chi as I want her to go to a wonderful home > . I think she is a bit small. > Mare > > > -------Original Message------- > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) > Date: 8/23/2008 5:59:18 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[email protected]) > Subject: [Chihuahuas] Question For Breeders? > > > Is there a certain size female that can not be breed? Is it recommended > to only breed 5 lbs or larger or does it depend on the size of the > male u breed a chi with? > > > > > > ____________________________________ > It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal > _here_ > (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047) . > > > > (http://www.incredimail.com/app/?tag=default_stamp&id=509&lang=9&rui=103639364) > > > > > > > **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your > travel deal here. > (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047) ------------------------------------ " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
