I just wanted to say, You guys are the best!!!! Yes, I am one of those that had an unexpected litter, my faul, we kept the guys apart and had Joey scheduled to be nutered the following week when we came home one afternoon to find them hooked together. This was 2 weeks after we thought Cabella had finished her cycle. I read so many threads and post on here. I know I would spend a couple of hours each day reading and yes alot of people didn't listen to what you guys were saying. I took all of the information you guys gave and put it to good use. I had a birthing kit ready and I had even printed off directions one of you had posted about how to help moma deliver and what to do if the unexpected happened. Cabella had six healthy puppies that she raised on her own with me starting to supplement feeding towards the end of the second week. Even though I did not need to put your words of wisdom to work, it was comforting to know I was more educated on what to do if complications occured. And I have learned so much about this breed since I have found this site, I only wish I had known about this site before I purchased Joey. And yes in this area backyard breeders are a dime a dozen. It's one of the few ways they can supplement their income and not have to report it. But I do want to say "thank you" for sharing all of the information you have. By the way Cabella is a 10lb Yorkie and Joey was 6 lbs. I wasn't dealing with the tiny girls most posters do. Sharon, Joey and Cabella |