 Is my yorkie infertile?
I have a lovely, smart 6 lb. female yorkie. Her mom and sisters have been good breeders. The woman I bought her from encouraged me to breed her. I bred her once through AI(she was 21 months old), and back in April through natural breeding(30 months old). Both studs have produced many litters, and I did progesterone testing both times (so dates were probably accurate). My female did not get pregnant either time. My vet just shrugged her shoulders and has said "Oh well, maybe you'll be third time lucky". A small animal reproductive expert here at our university has told me to do a series of things for the next breeding: antiobiotics, daily progesterone testing during heat cycle, early ultrasounds.... This all costs money, as have the stud fees. Should I give up ... have any of you had similar experiences??? |