Yorkie Housing?

[Yorksrule]

Thanks to all. I am going to have wider runs but 3 ft is about as wide as I can fit in with the doors. They will be 10ft long. Plus they have a large concrete play area. The building will be right outside my back door. All momma's will be brought in the house to diliver & stay in for a few weeks or longer if necessary. I am concerned about their size, i wanted to raise some very small pups. My male is 2&1/4 lbs & from small parents. If the girls have any trouble they will be spade & sold for pets or kept for pets. I do love all my dogs but am not sure about more than 2 or 3 in the house. I did raise Yorkies about 15 years ago. I had small ones & not much trouble. My Husband & I are retired & have time to devote.

[topknot]

Do you or did you ever live in Florida? I knew someone there that use to breed small ones, but this was back before 1989. Just remember not to keep your yorkies outside too. They are inside dogs. They don't do well out in the weather - too warm, etc.. They like it cool. I would check your females out by a vet that specializes in smaller breeds to make sure they can deliver on their own (naturally). Yorkies do not do well with c-sections (anesthsia). Have you had your yorkies tested to make sure they are all sound, before breeding? And I would keep mamma and pups in my home until they are at least 7 weeks to be sure they are all doing fine. Two weeks is just not enough. The pups also need a lot of interaction with humans and they need to hear the different living sounds us humans make, such as using the vacuum cleaner or washing dishes. This is to get them adjusted and happy, so they will do great in their new homes. I would keep the pups in my home until they leave at 12 weeks. They are so cute and funny at times. They are a real joy and worth every poop mess they make. I also enjoy all the kisses and that puppy breath.
Best of luck to you.
T.

[Yorksrule]

I live in Southwest Oklahoma right by the Arkansas line, (Fort Smith Ar.) I have had the vet check out my dogs & he says they should not have any trouble if everything goes well. Of course if something goes wrong any size dog is in trouble. My Dog building will have doors so they can come in to temp controlled or go outside to play, & I am in their face so much they would probably like me to get lost for a while. Oh well thanks for your input.
The Yorkie Place

[yorkiegal719]

Originally Posted by sylvan

Thanks Theresa,

Is the middle guy in your picture a Biewer?

Yep, that's my little Biewer man, Archie, he really is a sweetie...

[sylvan]

Originally Posted by yorkiegal719

Yep, that's my little Biewer man, Archie, he really is a sweetie...

I've got toes and fingers crossed waiting for mine to arrive.
Sorry for going off topic but I had to ask, he's a cutie.