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YorkieRose · 10-06-2005, 03:43 AM

I am so sorry...and yes, as most long time breeders, I have all experinced this..never easy.
One of the reason dogs, cats etc have litters is not all can or will survive. It is a fact of Mother Nature and that woman can be cruel!

I do not try to save the tiny, weak cleft palates. They can have so many other problems that do not manifest until they are in the 3 to 6 month range. If I got a fat one I would try. They do not come along in every litter, infact I have not seen any in a dozen or more years..but it could happen tomorrow.

This is a part of dog breeding..and unfortunately one of the easier ones..by that I mean the pups rarely survive. They can peaceful go to Yorkie Heaven. The ones who are born with a chronic illness or deformity will need care their entire life in many cases (just like human babies)..so it is something each breeder must think over very seriously. When breeding or showing is a passion, nothing will stop you.
Best wishes to you.

10-06-2005, 03:43 AM	#7
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	loss I am so sorry...and yes, as most long time breeders, I have all experinced this..never easy. One of the reason dogs, cats etc have litters is not all can or will survive. It is a fact of Mother Nature and that woman can be cruel! I do not try to save the tiny, weak cleft palates. They can have so many other problems that do not manifest until they are in the 3 to 6 month range. If I got a fat one I would try. They do not come along in every litter, infact I have not seen any in a dozen or more years..but it could happen tomorrow. This is a part of dog breeding..and unfortunately one of the easier ones..by that I mean the pups rarely survive. They can peaceful go to Yorkie Heaven. The ones who are born with a chronic illness or deformity will need care their entire life in many cases (just like human babies)..so it is something each breeder must think over very seriously. When breeding or showing is a passion, nothing will stop you. Best wishes to you.