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Time2Charm · 07-10-2010, 07:40 AM

Lilly is pregnant and I have several questions .... I'm not a breeder but wanted Lilly to have puppies before I had her spade. (wanted her to be a mom just once).
She's 3 years old and was bread with a YorkiePoo, also 3 years old. Both dogs healthy.

Before pregnacy Lilly was 12lbs and she is now 17lbs, is 5lbs too much weight to be gaining (her due date is 7/21/10 - 63 days from conception)?

Does the number of swollining teats indicate the number of puppies? She has 5 very swollen ones.

How do I know when she's going into labor?

I read it will be approximately 20-30 minutes between puppies and if it's more than an hour, to call the vet (indicating she may be in distress). Question ... how do I know she's in distress or just done having puppies?

Is it true they usually go into labor at night?

Once the puppies are born, how do I go about getting their AKC papers? Both Lilly and Lou (the male) are registered w/AKC.

I guess that's it for now ... but I'm sure I will have many more questions as the time goes nearer!

I want to thank you ahead of time for your answers!

07-10-2010, 07:40 AM	#1
Time2Charm Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Liverpool Posts: 14	New At This - Lilly's Pregnant Lilly is pregnant and I have several questions .... I'm not a breeder but wanted Lilly to have puppies before I had her spade. (wanted her to be a mom just once). She's 3 years old and was bread with a YorkiePoo, also 3 years old. Both dogs healthy. Before pregnacy Lilly was 12lbs and she is now 17lbs, is 5lbs too much weight to be gaining (her due date is 7/21/10 - 63 days from conception)? Does the number of swollining teats indicate the number of puppies? She has 5 very swollen ones. How do I know when she's going into labor? I read it will be approximately 20-30 minutes between puppies and if it's more than an hour, to call the vet (indicating she may be in distress). Question ... how do I know she's in distress or just done having puppies? Is it true they usually go into labor at night? Once the puppies are born, how do I go about getting their AKC papers? Both Lilly and Lou (the male) are registered w/AKC. I guess that's it for now ... but I'm sure I will have many more questions as the time goes nearer! I want to thank you ahead of time for your answers!