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Old 03-24-2008, 03:06 PM   #11
Woogie Man
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Wow..that is a dilemma. Hopefully, your girl has no health issues beyond her pregnancy. Did she check out o.k. at the vet? There are many here better qualified than me to advise you but I'll give it a stab with some basics. At this time you'll want to make sure she is getting a high quality diet. Is she eating well for you? I think vitamins would be a good idea for now, too. There are many good threads here if you search relating to whelping puppies. I would think you would want to do other research. Try googling 'breeding Yorkshire Terriers' or maybe 'canine pregnancy' and see what you find. Get a basic foundation of knowledge and then, as the time comes, you may have specific questions that some may be able to answer here. Have you ever helped in birthing puppies of any breed before? If not, and you can't find someone to be there with you, you may have to rely on your vet. This is really a 'wild card' pregnancy. You can't have any idea about the father's background or the mother's for that matter. I would try to get what info I could from the previous owner. Don't panic...time is short but it sounds like you have maybe 5 weeks to prepare. The Joy of Breeding Your Own Show Dog by Ann Sevane is an excellent book. I'm sure I omitted many things and others will help guide you further. In the meantime, take a few deep breaths and do your research. Best of luck to you.
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