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Originally Posted by Woogie Man  All your points are well taken. However, not including the number of c-sections here lately, many breeders caution that c-sections are common in Yorkies. I don't think you could put them all off to being breeders mis-matching dogs or breeding obviously unsuitable females. I know there probably isn't hard data on the subject, but it seems like there must be more to it than just measuring the bitch and finding a smaller male (and considering their backgrounds) for it to be considered fairly common for a bitch to need a c-section. I'm not trying to make a case for mass spaying, just trying to explore a subject I've never seen touched on here before. You are right, of course, that working with your vet, getting an x-ray or ultrasound done can give you a heads up on a potential problem delivery. I guess my whole point is in trying to prevent these problems in the first place. It may well be just a matter of physical characteristics but the number of c-sections seems to indicate there may be other possible causes. |
there should never be repeat breeding of a girl with a c section..there is no excuse for this..
they should be spayed during the c section..
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