Your breeder does not sound like a good person to talk to about breeding. Under 5lbs should not be bred in my opinion and no dog should be bred twice in one year and you said she does this on a regular basis?? Giving birth is hard work and then the feeding of the puppies also takes a lot out of the mother. There should be at least 1 year between breedings to get the mother's strength up. If someone breeds that often they care more about money then the dogs (both mom and babies) health. I'm sorry you got bad advise and I hope you can find someone more responsible to help you through the rest of this if you decide to not abort.
As for your questions, count from the first tie, but as the time gets closer also start taking her temp. its will keep going up as time gets closer and then drop off right before she is ready.
Xrays aren't always needed IMO but I would with this litter. The later the better because then you can better tell if they will fit for a natural birth or need a c-section
During pregnacy also watch and make sure she is eating. A lot of females get fussy and won't eat. I have to get wet food for mine because she won't eat her kibble. Also she should be eating puppy food (normally about 5 weeks into the pregnancy but probably the whole time with her age). And leave food down all the time if you don't already. |