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Ellie May · 01-02-2008, 08:14 AM

I am surprised that any vet would say this breeding is okay. A three pound female is way too small to breed and now her life is in danger (more than a breeding with larger dogs). Breeding during the first heat cycle isn't recommended because the female isn't mature yet.

I am not a breeder so I don't know when you start counting the days but my guess would be the first one. How many times did they tie? Usually breeders will allow their dogs to tie every other day for two or three ties (give sperm a chance to build back up). The female is held during this so she can't hurt the male.

Radiographs can be done after 45 days but some breeders prefer to do it later. Your vet may have a preference.

This is the advice I give for any Yorkie in a serious situation like yours: If she is in the very first part of pregnancy, get her spayed.

01-02-2008, 08:14 AM	#3
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	I am surprised that any vet would say this breeding is okay. A three pound female is way too small to breed and now her life is in danger (more than a breeding with larger dogs). Breeding during the first heat cycle isn't recommended because the female isn't mature yet. I am not a breeder so I don't know when you start counting the days but my guess would be the first one. How many times did they tie? Usually breeders will allow their dogs to tie every other day for two or three ties (give sperm a chance to build back up). The female is held during this so she can't hurt the male. Radiographs can be done after 45 days but some breeders prefer to do it later. Your vet may have a preference. This is the advice I give for any Yorkie in a serious situation like yours: If she is in the very first part of pregnancy, get her spayed. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶 Last edited by Ellie May; 01-02-2008 at 08:17 AM.