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Originally Posted by Rosiegirl  Thanks, I guess I just thought that knowing if she was or not early would help me to get ready for everything. (I am a total nerd about reading and learning stuff) I will wait until it's time for the x-ray. (that IS important to me because I will know when she is done delivering) |
X-rays are not always accurate for the number of pups or the size of pups. It can give you a general idea but with large litters often they cannot see all the puppies. Sometimes the bitch will have more or less than is predicted.
You can never learn too much when it comes to breeding and whelping. I treat every female I breed just as though she was pregnant.
Here is a very good article that talks about birth defects in dogs.
Birth Defects in Dogs.
This is why diet and nutrition is important and also you have to use caution to not expose expectant mommas to chemicals. I think some people over supplement their pregnant dogs and that can cause problems.
Is this going to be your first Yorkie litter? How old and how big is the female?