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Originally Posted by paul hayes  my yorkie bitch "tia" ia about six weeks pregnant for the fisrt time i was wondering how big are the puppies at this stage,also i know of someone breeding her dog everytime she is on season,and her last litter had one puppy born with deformities and its intestines on the outside could this much breeding be why ? |
Well first ask your repro vet. But at six weeks the pups would not be very large at all. It also depends on how many pups; I'm sure you know that an ultrasound or Xray is indicated very soon, to see just how many pups, and their placement.
In terms of the rare condition you described, at present I don't know of any studies, which suggest a causality between very frequent breeding and this type of deformity. Perhaps and internet search, and or ask your repro vet their opinion.
What was Tia's pre breeding tests like? Ditto for the sire?