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Woogie Man · 05-12-2008, 04:29 PM

The entire heat cycle lasts about 3 weeks. Most girls have their cycle every 6 to 9 months. Yorkie girls should be at least 5 pounds before considering breeding but weight alone isn't the only consideration. You must also look at her build. The distance between her pelvic bones must be wide enough to allow her to deliver. Both she and the male should be health tested and the male should be a good match for her. She may put on a little more size but it sounds like, at this stage, she's a little small to consider breeding.

05-12-2008, 04:29 PM	#8
Woogie Man Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,564	The entire heat cycle lasts about 3 weeks. Most girls have their cycle every 6 to 9 months. Yorkie girls should be at least 5 pounds before considering breeding but weight alone isn't the only consideration. You must also look at her build. The distance between her pelvic bones must be wide enough to allow her to deliver. Both she and the male should be health tested and the male should be a good match for her. She may put on a little more size but it sounds like, at this stage, she's a little small to consider breeding.