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Old 11-08-2005, 06:59 PM   #48
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I think that 90% of vets will say that just based on the health of the animal, but I feel a theriogenologist is a specialty vet who can do a better assessment of a female's ability to free whelp healthy puppies. They look at many factors including the width of th torso and the birth canal as well as the shape of the uterus, etc. If I were a breeder I would use a reproductive specialist before I bred any of my dogs.

In my opinion from the ones I have talked to and heard about, the way vets look at it is that some dogs have trouble and need C-Sections just like some humans do. They do not necessarily see a C-section as an abnormal health risk or a reason not to breed. Many women have multiple c-sections so they feel why should it be different for dogs?

I also felt is was only fair to the breeder to point out that she did not use th word "teacup" in her ad.
You have not offended me but I did not say this was NOT my view or opinion but rather the view and opinion of many vets. Please re read my quote above for clarification.

I personally do not ever think the risk of a c-section is a valid risk regardless of the size of the female which is why I am not a breeder. I was merely giving informstion I have heard from amny vets, so,e of whom actually breed tiny yorkies themselves.
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