4 lb Yorkie gives birth to 7 Pups! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

jamiesaari · 03-10-2008, 02:38 AM

I saw this on CTV this morning about a 4 lb Yorkie who gave birth to 7 puppies.

If you go to this link www.ctv.ca, scroll down the page on the right hand side, you can see the story.

Amazing, isn't it? LOL

Here's another link to the story: http://www.simcoe.com/article/64678

Tiny terrier bears seven pups

There's an extreme case of puppy love in the Damiani household near Rosemont in these days. With seven, two-week old teacup Yorkshire terrier puppies stumbling over each other to eat, play and sleep, it's hard not to be charmed.

It was Feb. 10, when four-pound teacup Yorkshire terrier Tinkerbell had a litter of seven puppies.

"Her belly was so big it touched the floor," said Kim Damiani, Tinkerbell's owner. "This really is a miracle."

Damiani is convinced seven puppies for a four-pound dog sets some kind of record, but she can't confirm it.

What's so special about Tinkerbell? Damiani said it's a question most people are asking, but is adamant Tinkerbell doesn't have a special regime. Tinkerbell isn't on a unique diet, she eats Pedigree Pal, and nothing has changed since her first litter of three puppies with male Yorkshire terrier Noah, the same father of this litter.

Although Tinkerbell was big during the pregnancy, Damiani and the vet were both surprised to see her deliver seven puppies, only one of which was born naturally. The other six were delivered via Caesarian section by Dr. Arvind Kotecha at the Alliston Veterinary Services office.

"He said, 'oh my God. I think you hit the jackpot'," said Damiani.

All seven of the puppies are doing well and Damiani is anticipating their eyes will open within the week. That's when she expects the mischief will start.

"I had trouble keeping track of the three when they got big," she said. "I don't know how I'm going to do it with seven."

With short, dark fur, the puppies may look like more like Rottweiler puppies than Yorkshire terriers right now. Damiani said in a couple of weeks their fur will grow out and they'll be the fluffy puppies people expect to see.

As the puppies move around more, Damiani can see their personalities coming through.

The runt of litter has been dubbed Tiny Tim, one of the females is referred to as a gremlin because of the noises she makes, and the female that Damiani is keeping is Ally.

Spending so much time with the puppies Damiani is getting attached, even after vowing she wouldn't.

"I just love them, they're like my kids," said Damiani.

After the C-Section, Tinkerbell is also doing well. Damiani said Tinkerbell has been exhausted, but is a naturally good mom.

One day when Tinkerbell was left with the puppies alone, Damiani said she knew Tinkerbell was uneasy with the situation. When Damiani got home, Tinkerbell had hidden each of the seven puppies throughout the room, a natural instinct for animals.

The puppies won't be ready to leave mom until the end of April, but Damiani has been fielding calls from people interested in owning one of the seven. An offer has been made for $2,500 for one of the females and she expects the males to go for $2,000.

People interested in purchasing the puppies can call 705-435-6192.

jp4m2 · 03-10-2008, 04:23 AM

I realize this should be a heartwarming story but all I could think of was that poor mom, she could have died......I hope she was spayed when her c-section was done.....personally I find this story quite sad.....ca-ching....

chachi · 03-10-2008, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jp4m2

I realize this should be a heartwarming story but all I could think of was that poor mom, she could have died......I hope she was spayed when her c-section was done.....personally I find this story quite sad.....ca-ching....

I agree how sad for the mother dog

Yorkie Luv of 3 · 03-10-2008, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jp4m2

I realize this should be a heartwarming story but all I could think of was that poor mom, she could have died......I hope she was spayed when her c-section was done.....personally I find this story quite sad.....ca-ching....

jobets5 · 03-10-2008, 04:50 AM

i want one man thats alot of money if i had it i would that poor mommy baby.

Ashley V · 03-10-2008, 04:51 AM

I think it's amazing she was able to carrying seven pups. It's not like it was anyones fault she carried that many, so I don't see how it's sad. It was just nature that made it happen.

LuvmyYorkies2 · 03-10-2008, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashley V

I think it's amazing she was able to carrying seven pups. It's not like it was anyones fault she carried that many, so I don't see how it's sad. It was just nature that made it happen.

I don't think the fact she had 7 people are having a hard time with. It's more that the mother being only 4lbs should not have been bred....that is really really risky. You really shouldn't be breeding a female under 5-6lbs. I'm happy mom and babies are doing well but I hope they don't breed her anymore. Sounds like she's been their permanent breeder. They've been lucky thus far.

Yorkie Luv of 3 · 03-10-2008, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashley V

I think it's amazing she was able to carrying seven pups. It's not like it was anyones fault she carried that many, so I don't see how it's sad. It was just nature that made it happen.

its Sad ,, that people will Breed a 4 lb female,, its SO dangerous for them,,being so small,, my smallest Yorkie is 4 lbs,, and as badly as i'd love to have her babies, I'd not Dare risk her life and health,, I had her spayed,,,

Ashley V · 03-10-2008, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Yorkie Luv of 3

its Sad ,, that people will Breed a 4 lb female,, its SO dangerous for them,,being so small,, my smallest Yorkie is 4 lbs,, and as badly as i'd love to have her babies, I'd not Dare risk her life and health,, I had her spayed,,,

I thought 4 lbs was the minimum someone should breed their dog? I thought anything less than that was dangerous.

jrsygal37 · 03-10-2008, 05:30 AM

Huh and they even give the breeder's number for free advertising. See the price of her "T-Cup" Yorkies. It's no wonder she has no problem breeding a 4 lbs. mom - Times that money she's getting by 7 and she's got herself some good pocket change. Elaine

EmrldShdwQueen · 03-10-2008, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashley V

I thought 4 lbs was the minimum someone should breed their dog? I thought anything less than that was dangerous.

NO, I wouldn't recommend breeding anything under 5 lbs, and I worry about my 5-lbers...

Ashley V · 03-10-2008, 05:47 AM

And this is why I leave breeding to the pros lol

EmrldShdwQueen · 03-10-2008, 05:50 AM

Yeah, this is why I got Sophie spayed, and plan to get Faith spayed as well. They both came from litters of 6...Sophie is 3.5 lbs and Faith is 2.5 lbs at 6 months...I couldn't IMAGINE them giving birth, let alone them giving birth to 6 or 7 puppies!!

jp4m2 · 03-10-2008, 06:10 AM

I realize that "nature" happens, but this breeder had a hand in this, she was supposed to be responsible for her well being, she could have died. But the breeder seems giddy with the outcome,that is what I find sad.....

Every time a story like this hits the news it just feeds the fire for breeding t-cups....And because they all managed to survive it adds to their justifications to do so.....I wonder what the odds are she'll be bred again?

011011 · 03-10-2008, 06:18 AM

That is sad she was way to light for breeding..I think the owners see $$$$$.

03-10-2008, 02:38 AM	#1
jamiesaari Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 241	4 lb Yorkie gives birth to 7 Pups! I saw this on CTV this morning about a 4 lb Yorkie who gave birth to 7 puppies. If you go to this link www.ctv.ca, scroll down the page on the right hand side, you can see the story. Amazing, isn't it? LOL Here's another link to the story: http://www.simcoe.com/article/64678 Tiny terrier bears seven pups There's an extreme case of puppy love in the Damiani household near Rosemont in these days. With seven, two-week old teacup Yorkshire terrier puppies stumbling over each other to eat, play and sleep, it's hard not to be charmed. It was Feb. 10, when four-pound teacup Yorkshire terrier Tinkerbell had a litter of seven puppies. "Her belly was so big it touched the floor," said Kim Damiani, Tinkerbell's owner. "This really is a miracle." Damiani is convinced seven puppies for a four-pound dog sets some kind of record, but she can't confirm it. What's so special about Tinkerbell? Damiani said it's a question most people are asking, but is adamant Tinkerbell doesn't have a special regime. Tinkerbell isn't on a unique diet, she eats Pedigree Pal, and nothing has changed since her first litter of three puppies with male Yorkshire terrier Noah, the same father of this litter. Although Tinkerbell was big during the pregnancy, Damiani and the vet were both surprised to see her deliver seven puppies, only one of which was born naturally. The other six were delivered via Caesarian section by Dr. Arvind Kotecha at the Alliston Veterinary Services office. "He said, 'oh my God. I think you hit the jackpot'," said Damiani. All seven of the puppies are doing well and Damiani is anticipating their eyes will open within the week. That's when she expects the mischief will start. "I had trouble keeping track of the three when they got big," she said. "I don't know how I'm going to do it with seven." With short, dark fur, the puppies may look like more like Rottweiler puppies than Yorkshire terriers right now. Damiani said in a couple of weeks their fur will grow out and they'll be the fluffy puppies people expect to see. As the puppies move around more, Damiani can see their personalities coming through. The runt of litter has been dubbed Tiny Tim, one of the females is referred to as a gremlin because of the noises she makes, and the female that Damiani is keeping is Ally. Spending so much time with the puppies Damiani is getting attached, even after vowing she wouldn't. "I just love them, they're like my kids," said Damiani. After the C-Section, Tinkerbell is also doing well. Damiani said Tinkerbell has been exhausted, but is a naturally good mom. One day when Tinkerbell was left with the puppies alone, Damiani said she knew Tinkerbell was uneasy with the situation. When Damiani got home, Tinkerbell had hidden each of the seven puppies throughout the room, a natural instinct for animals. The puppies won't be ready to leave mom until the end of April, but Damiani has been fielding calls from people interested in owning one of the seven. An offer has been made for $2,500 for one of the females and she expects the males to go for $2,000. People interested in purchasing the puppies can call 705-435-6192. __________________ "How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." - Anne Frank

03-10-2008, 04:23 AM	#2
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys Posts: 5,056	I realize this should be a heartwarming story but all I could think of was that poor mom, she could have died......I hope she was spayed when her c-section was done.....personally I find this story quite sad.....ca-ching.... __________________ B.J.mom to : Jake J.J. Jack & Joey, momma misses you..... The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too..

03-10-2008, 04:51 AM	#6
Ashley V ♥ Chip ♥ Smokey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leesburg Posts: 3,835	I think it's amazing she was able to carrying seven pups. It's not like it was anyones fault she carried that many, so I don't see how it's sad. It was just nature that made it happen. __________________ ~~ Chip ~~ Smokey ~*~ My heart is wrapped around their little paws Karley Marissa born 1/20/12 weighing 8 lbs 11 oz and 21.5 inches long

03-10-2008, 05:47 AM	#12
Ashley V ♥ Chip ♥ Smokey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leesburg Posts: 3,835	And this is why I leave breeding to the pros lol __________________ ~~ Chip ~~ Smokey ~*~ My heart is wrapped around their little paws Karley Marissa born 1/20/12 weighing 8 lbs 11 oz and 21.5 inches long

03-10-2008, 06:10 AM	#14
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys Posts: 5,056	I realize that "nature" happens, but this breeder had a hand in this, she was supposed to be responsible for her well being, she could have died. But the breeder seems giddy with the outcome,that is what I find sad..... Every time a story like this hits the news it just feeds the fire for breeding t-cups....And because they all managed to survive it adds to their justifications to do so.....I wonder what the odds are she'll be bred again? __________________ B.J.mom to : Jake J.J. Jack & Joey, momma misses you..... The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too..

03-10-2008, 04:50 AM	#5
jobets5 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 21	i want one man thats alot of money if i had it i would that poor mommy baby.

03-10-2008, 05:30 AM	#10
jrsygal37 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 3,370	Huh and they even give the breeder's number for free advertising. See the price of her "T-Cup" Yorkies. It's no wonder she has no problem breeding a 4 lbs. mom - Times that money she's getting by 7 and she's got herself some good pocket change. Elaine

03-10-2008, 05:50 AM	#13
EmrldShdwQueen No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,987	Yeah, this is why I got Sophie spayed, and plan to get Faith spayed as well. They both came from litters of 6...Sophie is 3.5 lbs and Faith is 2.5 lbs at 6 months...I couldn't IMAGINE them giving birth, let alone them giving birth to 6 or 7 puppies!!

03-10-2008, 06:18 AM	#15
011011 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 1,432	That is sad she was way to light for breeding..I think the owners see $$$$$.