[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by YorkieProud

I just wanted to comment on your reason for coming to YT. You said you came here to get valuable advice. You now seem to be upset because you feel you have not received any. I would like to point out some of the advice you have recieved here.

Deuce: Advice...have her fixed
mimimomo : Yorkies need assistance when whelping
topknot : Yorkies just do not do the whelping themself. You always have to help them.you should still do the normal helath testings on them. YOu have a long road ahead with care of pups and mom now. The pups will need to be tested before they go to the new owners. You also need tail dockings and dewclaws and their vaccines and regular health check ups as they grow. You will also need to check on the pups, especially now while young since mom can sit on them wrong or other problems can arise. Then keep them warm, not too hot and not too cool. keep bedding alwyas clean and when they start to eat food (weaning them) the mom will no longer clean them.Then you have interviews and references to do on the new owners and the time spent talking to people and them coming to you home. It really is a lot of work. It is best to have her spayed now after the pups are older.
BamaFan121s: The general rule of thumb for Yorkies is not to breed a female under 5 lbs. Even then you have to take a lot into consideration before it can be deemed "safe"--like pelvic structure and if she comes from a line of free whelpers AND most importantly, how informed you are on the breeding process overall.
mimimomo: FYI, just bc a male is the same or smaller size doesn't mean you'll get small puppies. Did you also know that a male can 'throw' tinies or larger pups? A reputable breeder knows her lines & where it comes from, also does all the extensive & expensive tests like topknot mentioned.
gemy: I am happy that your pups and the mother are doing well. If you goto www.ytca.org you will find out what their recommendations are for responsible breeders of Yorkies. The current wisdom of this club and many others, and many of the experienced breeders here on YT, is that for a female that is under 5lbs do not breed. You do Risk her Life. My advice then is to spay and not breed her again. I also hope that your vet has warned you of postnatal dangers, mastitis, eclampsia, how to recognize those signs in your nursing dam.
Mardelin: There are so many things that one needs to do as each puppy is whelped to insure they have a good start and chance for survival.
As others have stated these next few days and weeks are crucial, to the mom and the pups. So many things can go wrong, so you must keep a 24 hour round the clock watchful eye. For the next 12 weeks your life is 100% devoted to this mom and her pups.One thing thing that people don't consider when breeding one this small, is how many pups a bitch will concieve. Carrying 2 or 3 may not be a problem, but what if she concieves 5 or 6......her reproductive system is much to small and may not carry them to term, resulting in a whole different set of complications.
Beamers Mom : They need special attention when whelping. She shouldn't have been unsupervised with a male dog around.Please, for your little ones sake, get her spayed ASAP.
chachi: Whats done is done but you really need to get your female spayed leave the breeding to professionals.
yorkie_mama22 : People study and learn for years before they try to breed. Theres so many dogs in the shelters who are put down because people wanted a couple miracles!
Nancy1999:you don't realize how lucky you are that your little girl survived this. If you really love Misty you will have her spayed and not take such a gamble with her life.
Vinniedoggy : There are so many homeless dogs out there who need homes. Have her spayed so that this doesn't happen again.
Woogie Man: Are you planning on having the tails and dew claws done? That would need to be done at 3-5 days old. You'll need to keep a close eye on the pups at this time. They are very fragile the first few weeks. They need to be kept warm and in a room with no drafts. The temp of the room needs to be 78-80 degrees at this time. A heating pad, set on low, should be placed so the pups can get warmth from it but not so the Mom is forced to lie on it. You also need a scale to weigh the babies daily to make sure they are gaining. They can go downhill very fast. How is the Mom doing? Did you see her pass all the placentas? She needs to be watched for any signs of infection (smelly discharge, running a temp). Is she eating well for you? She needs to eat well and make sure she gets lots of water. She may be picky for a while and you'll have to find something she'll eat. Scrambled eggs, boiled chicken, boiled liver are good choices that most will eat. You also need to start her on calcium supplements at this time to ward off eclampsia.
From your first post, it seems like you have no experience. Don't think that just because the babies are born that you can relax. There are many things that can and do go wrong with both Mom and pups at this time. Keep a very close eye out.
yorkiekist: Not all vets are breed specific professionals. Many vets ask advice from the breeders reguarding certain breeds of dogs.
gemy : These pups will need to have health checks done.
Yes one should definitely be carefull with what you read on the net. So get some reputable books on breeding, find advise from a Repro Vet, who is experienced in toy breeds and breeding.
Vinniedoggy: Visit your local pound or shelter and see how many dogs there are that are in need of homes. Your dog needs to be spayed. As soon as she is physically able to undergo the procedure, it MUST be done. If you love her and you have any compassion for animals, SPAY YOUR DOG.
Nancy1999: Once of the reasons I chose my vet is because he said he looks to really great breeders for breed specific information. The YTCA really are the experts when it comes to the Yorkshire Terrier, and your vet would be wise to listen to the experts.
Mardelin: There are so many things that can happen to your girl and puppies from this point on.

If you have a hard time reading between the lines and finding the advice given, I have taken the time to pull out the advice you should really adhere to. Please read this and please know that this is some of the best advice you will ever receive. In fact, I don't think it would read better out of a book or any web site you would go to. I am sorry for the long post, but I felt it should be pointed out. Good luck with your mom and pups.
YorkieProud

Lol, no one can accuse you of not reading!