[TeddyandTiffy]

Originally Posted by JaLaYorkieGirl

I agree. I think if they are too compact while being a smaller dog then you also risk them not being able to carry a larger litter to full term, as they run out of space. If the dog has a good spring of ribs though I do not think this is as much of a problem. The females that are compact and narrow I think would have more difficulty.

Jackie see I would be concerned then for Sofie and Weezie, as they both run on the smaller compact size. This is good I'm trying to learn more about this for their sakes...I have no male to breed them with so they won't be bred yet if ever until I learn more on this subject.

Can I ask you what you mean by "Spring of Ribs" mean? How can you tell this on your Bitch? Thanks for you help in learning. Hugs Lee