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Sunnie · 09-13-2007, 06:07 PM

Sunshine's hair has always been kept long. I didn't cut it for the babies. I DID shave her tummy a little to clean it up some. The babies never had a problem with the hair. Also don't forget the heating pad. I read up on everything I could find before Sunshine had her litter and I think the most important thing I found mentioned over aND OVER IS TO keep them warm. pUPPIES WILL DIE VERY QUICKLY IF NOT KEPT WARM. i ACTUALLY HUNG A THERMOMETER IN THE WHELPING CAGE TO MOnitor it (sorry about the caps). What was recommended to me by a breeder was
1st week: 85 degrees
2cnd week 80 degrees
3rd week 75-80
4week and over- 70-75

Here is a great article all about whelping and puppy care

http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/medical/whelping.html

And this site has a wealth of information on yorkie whelping including pictures of the birth process
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/whelpingpictures.htm

Good luck!
Sonya

09-13-2007, 06:07 PM	#14
Sunnie Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,057	Sunshine's hair has always been kept long. I didn't cut it for the babies. I DID shave her tummy a little to clean it up some. The babies never had a problem with the hair. Also don't forget the heating pad. I read up on everything I could find before Sunshine had her litter and I think the most important thing I found mentioned over aND OVER IS TO keep them warm. pUPPIES WILL DIE VERY QUICKLY IF NOT KEPT WARM. i ACTUALLY HUNG A THERMOMETER IN THE WHELPING CAGE TO MOnitor it (sorry about the caps). What was recommended to me by a breeder was 1st week: 85 degrees 2cnd week 80 degrees 3rd week 75-80 4week and over- 70-75 Here is a great article all about whelping and puppy care http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/medical/whelping.html And this site has a wealth of information on yorkie whelping including pictures of the birth process http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/whelpingpictures.htm Good luck! Sonya __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunshine, Beamer, Rainbow, Sonny and Righteous RIP Sunnie (11/12/2003-7/31/2009)