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angelbaby's mom · 07-12-2006, 05:49 PM

I found out the my Angel Baby's momma recently (in May) had a litter of 9 (yes, NINE!!!) puppies!! Two of them died by day 2, but HOLY COW!!!!!!!!!!! NINE PUPPIES for a YORKIE?!?!?!?!

I've heard that the litter size is often passed from mother to daughter. I don't know what I would do if Angel had NINE puppies.

Angel was one of 7 in her litter, if I remember correctly.

With that large of a litter, is it safe to say that you will have at least one die, due to mom not having enough milk to go around. Or could 9 pups survive if all were born without defects or problems?

red98vett · 07-12-2006, 05:55 PM

WOW. That's unreal ! and sad about the poor 2 that didn't make it....

JeanieK · 07-12-2006, 06:10 PM

I've never heard of a yorkie having a litter that size. Is she a bigger yorkie?

JiggityJig · 07-12-2006, 07:31 PM

My breeder just had a litter of seven, but two of hers died as well.

lksdolls · 07-12-2006, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JiggityJig

My breeder just had a litter of seven, but two of hers died as well.

A couple of years ago Reggie had 7 during one of the hotest and most humid August's for Ohio. And about 2 weeks before whelping, I found what looked like a fetus on the cement outside. I told the vet about it and said it was quite possible she just didn't have anymore room and expelled it. She was in so much stress from the heat. Two died within the week of whelping. She had a couple of litters of 6 that all lived.

angelbaby's mom · 07-13-2006, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JeanieK

I've never heard of a yorkie having a litter that size. Is she a bigger yorkie?

Actually, yes. She weighs about 9.5 pounds, I think. Angel is a little bigger, too. She's probably 8.5, full grown.

Mya's_Mom · 07-13-2006, 05:27 AM

I read how many times the dogs copulate increases the size of the litter.
For example 3 times would give a large litter. Is this true?

puppylove17 · 07-16-2006, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mya's_Mom

I read how many times the dogs copulate increases the size of the litter.
For example 3 times would give a large litter. Is this true?

I have no idea whether this is true or not but it makes sense. Since it is possible to have more than one sire to a litter it would seem that each mating could conceivably increase the number of puppies. Is there anyone out there who knows the answer for sure?

feminvstr · 07-16-2006, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by puppylove17

I have no idea whether this is true or not but it makes sense. Since it is possible to have more than one sire to a litter it would seem that each mating could conceivably increase the number of puppies. Is there anyone out there who knows the answer for sure?

It is the male that determines the sex of the pup and the females determines the size of the litter...

hope this helps

lksdolls · 07-16-2006, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by puppylove17

I have no idea whether this is true or not but it makes sense. Since it is possible to have more than one sire to a litter it would seem that each mating could conceivably increase the number of puppies. Is there anyone out there who knows the answer for sure?

Increased mating can increase the number of puppies. According to my vet, the female can conceive up to 21 days.

Olivier · 07-17-2006, 12:31 AM

Venus was bred only one time and had 7 puppies .

lisatodd · 07-17-2006, 01:13 PM

i had just read that the female can produce up to 200 eggs during a 3-5 day cycle. each one of these days, an egg can be fertilized. and also, in the same article i finally found out what the runt of the litter is..... if a female was bred on the last day, it can take 3 days for the egg to be fertilized so an egg that was fertilized on the first day, this pup could be up to a week older than the last. so the last fertilized egg is the runt since it didnt have as much time to develope than the first.

wow what we learn.
i hope i explained this so that you can understand it.

my spell check is not working so forgive me for any misspelled words.

avborges · 08-04-2006, 04:50 PM

My yorkie just had 8 puppies three weeks ago. I was shocked that the last one was born 48 hours later (and furious at the vet!!). The last puppy died and three days later another one died. But we are happy that we have 6 healthy puppies. Can you imagine my shock! Afterall, this was Nina's first litter!

Yorkie3 · 08-04-2006, 05:19 PM

WOW there have been some large litters!! My Emilee had 5 (one passed the next day) and I thought that was alot. I think if I had my choice, I would prefer 3-4.

txshopper73 · 08-04-2006, 06:13 PM

WOWSERS! That sure is a lot of babies!

07-12-2006, 05:49 PM	#1
angelbaby's mom YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: OK, but Texas soon! Posts: 326	SHOCKED by # of pups!! I found out the my Angel Baby's momma recently (in May) had a litter of 9 (yes, NINE!!!) puppies!! Two of them died by day 2, but HOLY COW!!!!!!!!!!! NINE PUPPIES for a YORKIE?!?!?!?! I've heard that the litter size is often passed from mother to daughter. I don't know what I would do if Angel had NINE puppies. Angel was one of 7 in her litter, if I remember correctly. With that large of a litter, is it safe to say that you will have at least one die, due to mom not having enough milk to go around. Or could 9 pups survive if all were born without defects or problems?

07-12-2006, 05:55 PM	#2
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 30,371	WOW. That's unreal ! and sad about the poor 2 that didn't make it.... __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri.. AKA Spy-Girls (photos here) Click for LABELS Click for CARDS * SAY NO to PET STORES ! www.designsbyvillette.com USING YOUR PHOTOS !

07-12-2006, 06:10 PM	#3
JeanieK Donating YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 7,660	I've never heard of a yorkie having a litter that size. Is she a bigger yorkie? __________________ Ollie Chachi Hallie Harlie & Me CircleKRanchYorkies.com]

07-12-2006, 07:31 PM	#4
JiggityJig YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: TX Posts: 1,217	My breeder just had a litter of seven, but two of hers died as well. __________________ MAZIE brings the SUGAR~ ~KIKI brings the SPICE! (~~put them both togetherand that's everything nice!~~)

07-13-2006, 05:27 AM	#7
Mya's_Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 640	copulation x number of puppies I read how many times the dogs copulate increases the size of the litter. For example 3 times would give a large litter. Is this true? __________________ Regards,Cyn Driving the grammatically correct insane, one posting at a time

07-17-2006, 12:31 AM	#11
Olivier Currently Suspended! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,878	Venus was bred only one time and had 7 puppies .

07-17-2006, 01:13 PM	#12
lisatodd Little Boogers Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: virginia beach, va Posts: 4,459	i had just read that the female can produce up to 200 eggs during a 3-5 day cycle. each one of these days, an egg can be fertilized. and also, in the same article i finally found out what the runt of the litter is..... if a female was bred on the last day, it can take 3 days for the egg to be fertilized so an egg that was fertilized on the first day, this pup could be up to a week older than the last. so the last fertilized egg is the runt since it didnt have as much time to develope than the first. wow what we learn. i hope i explained this so that you can understand it. my spell check is not working so forgive me for any misspelled words. __________________ lisa lisa and the cult jam yorkies

08-04-2006, 04:50 PM	#13
avborges Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bridgeport, CT Posts: 110	My yorkie just had 8 puppies three weeks ago. I was shocked that the last one was born 48 hours later (and furious at the vet!!). The last puppy died and three days later another one died. But we are happy that we have 6 healthy puppies. Can you imagine my shock! Afterall, this was Nina's first litter! __________________ Amanda, Nina and Bartolomeu

08-04-2006, 05:19 PM	#14
Yorkie3 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,393 Blog Entries: 1	WOW there have been some large litters!! My Emilee had 5 (one passed the next day) and I thought that was alot. I think if I had my choice, I would prefer 3-4. __________________ Janet Joey, Gidget, Fancy, Emilee My Web-site MySpace Pee Pads Blow Out Sale http://www.pee-pads.com/FreeShipping

08-04-2006, 06:13 PM	#15
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Victoria, Texas Posts: 14,178 Blog Entries: 1	WOWSERS! That sure is a lot of babies! __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley Gracie, London and Dallas