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waistfull · 11-18-2005, 12:31 AM

[QUOTE=Gracy]Did your Vet give you an idea of when to breed her?
I am asking this cause if he didn't suggest waiting till atleast 18 months, I would question him/her. In my experience most Vets specialize in big breeds than toys. Toys are a specialty all their own.

There was a thread about a few weeks back about breeding.
I think Snow yorkie was the one, anyways she commented about breeding and risks, preferred size etc. If I find it I;ll PM you
Check out the Breeder talk Forum it may be there.
There is alot of good advice from all the breeders that participate.

I do not want to sound stern, but last Sept I almost lost my Lily during whelping. She is 6lb 7 oz and her pup who was stuck in the birth canal was only 4oz. She had to have an emergency C-Section .
I almost lost Lily and her 3 pups, that is how serious it was.[/QUOTE/]

I would be taking her to the vet (a friend of mine) for her delivery. She should be at least 2 years old before breeding he says. She has to be fully developed and 12-18 months they are still pups. I would be taking Cricket to have an ultrasound before she delivers. I can't remember what week # that would be. I don't have any problem taking her to the vet, even too much.

I may not even breed her. I just want to get all of my ducks in a row before deciding. I want to take care of my baby. If this seems to risky, I would not do it. She is so precious to me. I love her more than I could ever express in words. Thank you for all of your information. I more than appreciate it!!

11-18-2005, 12:31 AM	#11
waistfull Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,861	You're right! [QUOTE=Gracy]Did your Vet give you an idea of when to breed her? I am asking this cause if he didn't suggest waiting till atleast 18 months, I would question him/her. In my experience most Vets specialize in big breeds than toys. Toys are a specialty all their own. There was a thread about a few weeks back about breeding. I think Snow yorkie was the one, anyways she commented about breeding and risks, preferred size etc. If I find it I;ll PM you Check out the Breeder talk Forum it may be there. There is alot of good advice from all the breeders that participate. I do not want to sound stern, but last Sept I almost lost my Lily during whelping. She is 6lb 7 oz and her pup who was stuck in the birth canal was only 4oz. She had to have an emergency C-Section . I almost lost Lily and her 3 pups, that is how serious it was.[/QUOTE/] I would be taking her to the vet (a friend of mine) for her delivery. She should be at least 2 years old before breeding he says. She has to be fully developed and 12-18 months they are still pups. I would be taking Cricket to have an ultrasound before she delivers. I can't remember what week # that would be. I don't have any problem taking her to the vet, even too much. I may not even breed her. I just want to get all of my ducks in a row before deciding. I want to take care of my baby. If this seems to risky, I would not do it. She is so precious to me. I love her more than I could ever express in words. Thank you for all of your information. I more than appreciate it!!