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YorkieRose · 03-02-2005, 04:50 PM

I would not be too concerned about the 7 pounder..if I had an after hour vet who knows Yorkies..an xray as CC posted. If there is more then one large pup all should be fine as long as you on on the ball. I have read that 50% free whelp with no help, 25% need some assitance and 25% need vet intervention. I would not beed the 4 pounder to such a large male...breeding her would be dtermined by her frame..is she a 4 pound girl on a 4 pound frame..? It takes two finger wideths measurements between the anus and vulva to be adequate room for the head to move through the pelvic opening..so I am told...but I seen 3 finger lengths room and the pup refuses to come out with strong contractions..not for the faith of heart.

03-02-2005, 04:50 PM	#5
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	c-section I would not be too concerned about the 7 pounder..if I had an after hour vet who knows Yorkies..an xray as CC posted. If there is more then one large pup all should be fine as long as you on on the ball. I have read that 50% free whelp with no help, 25% need some assitance and 25% need vet intervention. I would not beed the 4 pounder to such a large male...breeding her would be dtermined by her frame..is she a 4 pound girl on a 4 pound frame..? It takes two finger wideths measurements between the anus and vulva to be adequate room for the head to move through the pelvic opening..so I am told...but I seen 3 finger lengths room and the pup refuses to come out with strong contractions..not for the faith of heart.