Re: [Chihuahuas] Hello all>Q

2005-07-16 Thread marsha
That is what I was trying to saythat it doesn't necessary mean anything that the dad is small, because his heritage could have larger genes. However, to breed the larger male, you know for a FACT that the large genes are there. So, you breed a small father, but only after checking

Re: [Chihuahuas] Hello all>Q

2005-07-16 Thread Jen-CA
Does not matter the size of the male.  It matters the size of the genetics behind the male.  I have a 5 lb male who I can breed to a 4lb female and I get 2oz to 3oz babies.  My mommas have no problems with birth.  Yet I have a 3lb male and both females I bred with him had c-sections.  His parent

Re: [Chihuahuas] Hello all>Q

2005-07-16 Thread marsha
  Someone told me to make sure.That the male is small.The father should be smaller than the mom.That is exactly right. However, even with a small father, you do not want to breed a 3 pound momma...reason being, just like humans, the size of the dad will not quarentee the size of th

[Chihuahuas] Hello all>Q

2005-07-16 Thread florajon
Someone told me to make sure.That the male is small.The father should be smaller than the mom. " 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/ <*> To unsubscribe from

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Hello All> Q?>> I am looking to get a chi

2005-07-16 Thread William Faulds
Excellent advice, Jim.   Thanks, Bill Faulds, volunteer,  Saddleback Valley Human Society Jim Byler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I suggest you check out http://www.petfinder.com or one of your local shelters.Jim--- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "Kimberly Brassard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> If a