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Originally Posted by yorkiepocky  Also, I wanted to ask something else.
Is it generally safe to have other dogs (of my own) with the pregnant bitch? Her own mother is staying with us and I have read somewhere that generally I should not allow the pregnant bitch to be in contact with other dogs 3 weeks before and after the whelping, as it would cause colds that would lead to sickness/miscarriage.
Would having the grandmother yorkie near the litter be dangerous, or would she actually become nurturing towards them? |
If the dog is not sick, I cannot see how it would make the pregnant mother sick. But at the time of whelping I would not allow other dogs around. You will be too busy to supervise anolther dog
Here is a good website.
Dog Breeding and Canine Reproduction by Debbie Jensen. Dog Breeding and Whelping guide for dog breeders.