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bjh · 08-15-2008, 06:42 AM

I have been breeding yorkies over 10 years and have never x-rayed my pregnant bitches. Most of those breeders that do x-ray say that even if the bitch looks like she is carrying a big puppy they still let the bitch try to deliver the puppy. I am one that tends to go along with your way of thinking, why stress out the bitch a week before she is due by taking her to the vet and exposing her to who knows what. I know many breeders that do not x-ray so I think it is just a matter of preference. Some breeders just feel more comfortable doing x-rays.

08-15-2008, 06:42 AM	#6
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	I have been breeding yorkies over 10 years and have never x-rayed my pregnant bitches. Most of those breeders that do x-ray say that even if the bitch looks like she is carrying a big puppy they still let the bitch try to deliver the puppy. I am one that tends to go along with your way of thinking, why stress out the bitch a week before she is due by taking her to the vet and exposing her to who knows what. I know many breeders that do not x-ray so I think it is just a matter of preference. Some breeders just feel more comfortable doing x-rays.