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lowviscosity · 03-18-2008, 02:19 PM

Alright, I know I may be called irresponsible and what not but it is what it is. And I am looking for advice.

We have a female by the name of Daisy, she was about 5 lbs. We also have a male Beckham who is close to 7lbs.

I was planning on getting Beckham fixed when we first received him, unfortunately time flew by and we now have a pregnant female.

We have taken a female to a vet that the breeder (of Beckham) recommended. The veterinarian says the female will determine the size of the puppies and if the male was bigger it should not be a big factory. He also states she is in good health condition and should have the puppies fine on her own.

I have read a few articles about if the male is bigger it will require a c-section but my vet says this is not true unless complications arise. Also these article that I have read are not from credible sources (i.e. not published in books) just the internet, which we all know can have large exaggerations.

She's getting close to her due date and I am going to take her in to the vet once more to see if she needs a c-section.

Any input on the situation would be great as I am a little scared. My mother has been through a dog pregnancy before and said it came out wonderful without complication, I just don't want this to harm my precious Daisy.

Beckham was fixed right after we found them tied, unfortunately the first time got little Daisy pregnant.

The puppies have homes already if everything does go smoothly as my family are avid Yorkshire owners and lovers. So no worries of homeless dogs or pounded animals.

Other than vet inspections we have not done any testing, the dogs are not related. The female was picked up as an adoption from a friend and has not had previous illness or issues although there are no papers since the friends we received her from could not find them although the breeder we got Beckham from stated she absolutely perfect for breeding and wanted to find a stud. The male is an AKC Registered with health certificates. Great healthy dog but larger than the female.

I have read up on numerous books on what to do and expect with pregnancy, I take her temperature each morning and night to see if she is doing alright. She is still active and responds to everything, just doesn't play as much which is understandable. The vet again said she looks and feels healthy and expect it to go okay, but I am going to take her in a second time just in case.

We have a place set up for whelping and a heating element in place, we also have substitute milk just in case.

03-18-2008, 02:19 PM	#1
lowviscosity Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 96	Question, pregnant yorkshire. Alright, I know I may be called irresponsible and what not but it is what it is. And I am looking for advice. We have a female by the name of Daisy, she was about 5 lbs. We also have a male Beckham who is close to 7lbs. I was planning on getting Beckham fixed when we first received him, unfortunately time flew by and we now have a pregnant female. We have taken a female to a vet that the breeder (of Beckham) recommended. The veterinarian says the female will determine the size of the puppies and if the male was bigger it should not be a big factory. He also states she is in good health condition and should have the puppies fine on her own. I have read a few articles about if the male is bigger it will require a c-section but my vet says this is not true unless complications arise. Also these article that I have read are not from credible sources (i.e. not published in books) just the internet, which we all know can have large exaggerations. She's getting close to her due date and I am going to take her in to the vet once more to see if she needs a c-section. Any input on the situation would be great as I am a little scared. My mother has been through a dog pregnancy before and said it came out wonderful without complication, I just don't want this to harm my precious Daisy. Beckham was fixed right after we found them tied, unfortunately the first time got little Daisy pregnant. The puppies have homes already if everything does go smoothly as my family are avid Yorkshire owners and lovers. So no worries of homeless dogs or pounded animals. Other than vet inspections we have not done any testing, the dogs are not related. The female was picked up as an adoption from a friend and has not had previous illness or issues although there are no papers since the friends we received her from could not find them although the breeder we got Beckham from stated she absolutely perfect for breeding and wanted to find a stud. The male is an AKC Registered with health certificates. Great healthy dog but larger than the female. I have read up on numerous books on what to do and expect with pregnancy, I take her temperature each morning and night to see if she is doing alright. She is still active and responds to everything, just doesn't play as much which is understandable. The vet again said she looks and feels healthy and expect it to go okay, but I am going to take her in a second time just in case. We have a place set up for whelping and a heating element in place, we also have substitute milk just in case.