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Originally Posted by rachelgiuntoli  My yorkie is about 4 years old and she recently went into heat. Today should have been her last day. I do want to say upfront that my yorkie (scarlet) is not intended for breeding. My husband got her for my on valentines day years ago and I had previously already had a male mini schnauzer. Long story short: I have been able to keep them separated for the past 4 years through all her heats but he broke through the fence to her area and "got her."
What I want to know is: How long until a vet can tell me if she is pregnant or not? Because I want to take her in as soon as the vet can make sure if she is pregnant or not.
Any advice you have is greatly appreciated. Once again...I am NOT a breeder and don't want to be one so be gentle with your answers. I have seen some people get flamed for their questions on here sometimes. AND as for "fixing" my dogs, I haven't because I love their personalities too much to change them but after this incident I am afraid I'm going to have no choice but to neuter my male. I will not spay my female.
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You say today would have been her last day? Last day from what?
Your statement of not being a breeding and not wanting to be......guess what? If you allow her to have this litter, you are one.....whether you like it or not.
As stated by others, 4 years old is too old for a girl to have her first litter. I strongly suggest you have her spayed now. I'm sure you love your girl very much, but think about this.......you could lose her if you allow her to have this possible litter
I'm a breeder/exhibitor and when my girls are retired, they are automatically spayed. It doesn't change their personalities. I know that from experience Spaying is insurance that they will live long full happy lives without fear of pyrometria, mammary cancer, oops pregnacies that could result in their death. I think nuetering your boy is also a good plan.
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http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...-answered.html