Help. Is Sienna pregnant? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

rg42284 · 08-19-2007, 10:54 AM

I need help determining if our yorkie is pregnant. Were anxious to know, so your opinion would be great.

She started her heat July 19. Our male yorkie began to tie with her on July 25. For about a week thereafter they tied at least 3 times a day. Each tie lasting about 10-15 minutes.

It's now August 19, and I would assume with the average dog pregnancy lasting 57-62 days, that her belly would start to show. When, on average, should the belly start to show?

Changes that I have noticed are: her nipples have become larger in comparison to their size prior to her heat, and she sleeps a lot more, as well as vomit every few days.

Is there anything I should look out for? Any help would be appreciated.

Yorkiekids · 08-19-2007, 11:03 AM

I wish I could help you, but just wanted to wish you the best of luck.

Ladyhawk · 08-19-2007, 12:13 PM

Pups spend the first 5 weeks developing and don't grow alot until the last 4 weeks. Because you bred for such a long time it will be harder to pinpoint the day of conception. She would be due after the 24th of Sept. FYI because sperm is viable for 48 hours it is advisable to only breed once every other day for 2 or 3 times. Any more than that is an unnecessary drain on the male. Some breeders believe that too many matings can abort any ova already fertilized; others believe that it might be responsible for the resorption of the whelp by the dam. If your gal is pregnant she should show weight gain after the first five weeks and the movement of the pups should be felt after 7 weeks.

rg42284 · 08-19-2007, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladyhawk

Pups spend the first 5 weeks developing and don't grow alot until the last 4 weeks. Because you bred for such a long time it will be harder to pinpoint the day of conception. She would be due after the 24th of Sept. FYI because sperm is viable for 48 hours it is advisable to only breed once every other day for 2 or 3 times. Any more than that is an unnecessary drain on the male. Some breeders believe that too many matings can abort any ova already fertilized; others believe that it might be responsible for the resorption of the whelp by the dam. If your gal is pregnant she should show weight gain after the first five weeks and the movement of the pups should be felt after 7 weeks.

Thank you for the informative reply. Ill keep the thread updated and to ask more questions as the time goes.

trini&coco · 08-21-2007, 10:46 PM

This is a wonderful pregnancy calculator that I use... http://www.debbiejensen.com/date.html ... someone on YT posted it before and now I have it saved as one of my favorites. I find it pretty accurate. Good luck! :P

lisatodd · 08-22-2007, 08:18 AM

with some mothers to be, they do not show until two weeks prior to whelping. and i agree with tami, you let them tie so many times, it will be difficult to determine the date of conception.

Rubi · 08-22-2007, 03:30 PM

I would say she's pregnant. As other people said, they don't normally put on weight during the first month. Yet, their nipples normally start to change before. At around 14 days after the second tie (I normally do two with Rubi) I always notice that her nipples redden and become a little enlarged and more pointed. My Rubi also vomits at about the first month into her pregnancy.

rg42284 · 08-22-2007, 05:27 PM

I have no doubt Sienna is pregnant after all the changes I' noticed. She vomits 2-3 days per week; she never use to. She has been been sleeping a lot more, she's been very inactive as of late. Her appetite has dimished. Her belly is also starting to feel a larger.

I will be taking her to the vet next week, so we'll see what he says. I will definitely be getting an xray when the time is right.

rg42284 · 09-30-2007, 08:44 PM

Sienna gave birth to 3 tiny healthy girls Thursday night. She delivered without any complications and didn't need any assistance. She's been nursing regularly. Her pups' bellies are always full because she's always feeding them.

The worst part of the whole thing is she is very territorial. We have to leave our boy, Sebastian, upstairs as she does not like him around her puppies. Anyone know when this attitude will go away, if it ever does?

Here's a few pics of the new family.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...d/DSC02113.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...d/DSC02082.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...d/DSC02105.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...d/DSC02096.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...d/DSC02099.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...d/DSC02103.jpg

windsor'smom · 10-01-2007, 05:02 AM

They are precious! Congratulations on your new litter, glad mom and the girls are doing well.

littlewhip · 10-01-2007, 07:05 AM

Congrats on your new liter, mom and babies are so beautiful

so happy everything so well for you all

luckylady · 10-01-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rg42284

Sienna gave birth to 3 tiny healthy girls Thursday night. She delivered without any complications and didn't need any assistance. She's been nursing regularly. Her pups' bellies are always full because she's always feeding them.

The worst part of the whole thing is she is very territorial. We have to leave our boy, Sebastian, upstairs as she does not like him around her puppies. Anyone know when this attitude will go away, if it ever does?

Here's a few pics of the new family.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...d/DSC02113.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...d/DSC02082.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...d/DSC02105.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...d/DSC02096.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...d/DSC02099.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...d/DSC02103.jpg

Congratulations on the uncomplicated and healthy birth of Siennas puppys. They look beautiful as does mom. Looking forward to more pictures as they grow. In 3 more weeks, I'll be having this experiance for myself when my Lexie gives birth to her litter.

rg42284 · 10-01-2007, 05:00 PM

Thank you for the kind words. I will try and keep this post updated with pictures as they get bigger.

tjdmom · 10-01-2007, 06:17 PM

congratulations on your new babies! It must be so exciting to be part of bring new ones into the world!

08-19-2007, 10:54 AM	#1
rg42284 Inactive Account Join Date: May 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 30	Help. Is Sienna pregnant? I need help determining if our yorkie is pregnant. Were anxious to know, so your opinion would be great. She started her heat July 19. Our male yorkie began to tie with her on July 25. For about a week thereafter they tied at least 3 times a day. Each tie lasting about 10-15 minutes. It's now August 19, and I would assume with the average dog pregnancy lasting 57-62 days, that her belly would start to show. When, on average, should the belly start to show? Changes that I have noticed are: her nipples have become larger in comparison to their size prior to her heat, and she sleeps a lot more, as well as vomit every few days. Is there anything I should look out for? Any help would be appreciated.

08-19-2007, 11:03 AM	#2
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 12,432	I wish I could help you, but just wanted to wish you the best of luck. __________________ Susan, Piper & Sebastion

08-19-2007, 12:13 PM	#3
Ladyhawk YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,408	Pups spend the first 5 weeks developing and don't grow alot until the last 4 weeks. Because you bred for such a long time it will be harder to pinpoint the day of conception. She would be due after the 24th of Sept. FYI because sperm is viable for 48 hours it is advisable to only breed once every other day for 2 or 3 times. Any more than that is an unnecessary drain on the male. Some breeders believe that too many matings can abort any ova already fertilized; others believe that it might be responsible for the resorption of the whelp by the dam. If your gal is pregnant she should show weight gain after the first five weeks and the movement of the pups should be felt after 7 weeks. __________________ Tami ladyhawkyorkies.com

08-21-2007, 10:46 PM	#5
trini&coco Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,329	This is a wonderful pregnancy calculator that I use... http://www.debbiejensen.com/date.html ... someone on YT posted it before and now I have it saved as one of my favorites. I find it pretty accurate. Good luck! :P __________________ Shayley Pixie Gracie Coco Trini and Their Family We wub, wub, wub YT

08-22-2007, 08:18 AM	#6
lisatodd Little Boogers Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: virginia beach, va Posts: 4,460	with some mothers to be, they do not show until two weeks prior to whelping. and i agree with tami, you let them tie so many times, it will be difficult to determine the date of conception. __________________ lisa lisa and the cult jam yorkies

08-22-2007, 03:30 PM	#7
Rubi Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Madrid (Spain) Posts: 167	I would say she's pregnant. As other people said, they don't normally put on weight during the first month. Yet, their nipples normally start to change before. At around 14 days after the second tie (I normally do two with Rubi) I always notice that her nipples redden and become a little enlarged and more pointed. My Rubi also vomits at about the first month into her pregnancy.

08-22-2007, 05:27 PM	#8
rg42284 Inactive Account Join Date: May 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 30	I have no doubt Sienna is pregnant after all the changes I' noticed. She vomits 2-3 days per week; she never use to. She has been been sleeping a lot more, she's been very inactive as of late. Her appetite has dimished. Her belly is also starting to feel a larger. I will be taking her to the vet next week, so we'll see what he says. I will definitely be getting an xray when the time is right.

09-30-2007, 08:44 PM	#9
rg42284 Inactive Account Join Date: May 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 30	Delivered on 09/27/07 Sienna gave birth to 3 tiny healthy girls Thursday night. She delivered without any complications and didn't need any assistance. She's been nursing regularly. Her pups' bellies are always full because she's always feeding them. The worst part of the whole thing is she is very territorial. We have to leave our boy, Sebastian, upstairs as she does not like him around her puppies. Anyone know when this attitude will go away, if it ever does? Here's a few pics of the new family. http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...d/DSC02113.jpg http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...d/DSC02082.jpg http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...d/DSC02105.jpg http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...d/DSC02096.jpg http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...d/DSC02099.jpg http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...d/DSC02103.jpg

10-01-2007, 05:02 AM	#10
windsor'smom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 549	They are precious! Congratulations on your new litter, glad mom and the girls are doing well. __________________ NOBODY CAN FULLY UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF LOVE UNLESS THEY'RE OWNED BY A DOG

10-01-2007, 07:05 AM	#11
littlewhip My six pack Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 7,823	Congrats on your new liter, mom and babies are so beautiful so happy everything so well for you all __________________ Charlie, Joey, Shy, Jasp,Molly Mae & Karleigh

10-01-2007, 05:00 PM	#13
rg42284 Inactive Account Join Date: May 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 30	Thank you for the kind words. I will try and keep this post updated with pictures as they get bigger.

10-01-2007, 06:17 PM	#14
tjdmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: upstate ny Posts: 3,020	congratulations on your new babies! It must be so exciting to be part of bring new ones into the world!