For yorkies, they usually have their period about twice a year. Sometimes it will be 6 months in between sometimes 9 months etc, it is different with every dog.
There will actually be only one week where she will actually be bleeding, sometimes a little longer but it won't be heavy bleeding. This is the first week of their heat cycle. The heat cycle lasts for about 3 weeks. The second week is when she will accept a male and the third she will be going out of heat. So for a good 3-4 weeks you will have to keep a close eye on her and that she isn't near any male dogs. A male dog can smell a female in heat from a mile away and will try anything to get to her.
As for diapers, they have doggy diapers out. I think the ones in pet stores are bulky and uncomfortable from them. There are several members here who make them and I think they are the most comfortable for them. All you have to do is put a pad in the diaper and replace it with a clean one when it becomes dirty.
Hope this helps, I think I answered all your questions. |