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stahlt12345 · 11-05-2010, 09:38 AM

I don't breed Yorkies (but, I do love your breed!), it doesn't matter does it? Lol. We are all striving for the same things...happy, healthy puppies that meet our breeds standard. So, I breed Chihuahuas. I have never owned a Yorkie but think they are really cute. I love all the coat, that does not shed! Lol.

Anyway, my topic...Rubbermaid containers for whelping. Does anyone use them? I have found 2 Chihuahua breeders that use them. One cuts a hole in the top (to lift Mom out to go potty) and the other cuts the hole in the side. I like the idea of the top hole. Puppies will not get drug out of warm nest that way. So, if anyone can tell me their tricks to the trade...I would appreciate it. I live in Michigan...so, we are cold here.

I use the cloth, waterproof whelping pads. I layer those and remove after each puppy is born. I use a heating pad on low for heat source. Now, one of my questions is...water bowls! How do you keep puppies out of them? Do you just get an extra tall one? Food bowl should be fine. I always worry a squirmy newborn will squirm it's way and somehow get into the water bowl and die. Plus water bowls are so cool from the water inside. Thank you everyone for your help. I love your forum. It is very nice. I don't know of any Chihuahua ones that are so detailed. Thank you!

11-05-2010, 09:38 AM	#1
stahlt12345 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leslie, MI Posts: 8	Rubbermaid Containers for whelping I don't breed Yorkies (but, I do love your breed!), it doesn't matter does it? Lol. We are all striving for the same things...happy, healthy puppies that meet our breeds standard. So, I breed Chihuahuas. I have never owned a Yorkie but think they are really cute. I love all the coat, that does not shed! Lol. Anyway, my topic...Rubbermaid containers for whelping. Does anyone use them? I have found 2 Chihuahua breeders that use them. One cuts a hole in the top (to lift Mom out to go potty) and the other cuts the hole in the side. I like the idea of the top hole. Puppies will not get drug out of warm nest that way. So, if anyone can tell me their tricks to the trade...I would appreciate it. I live in Michigan...so, we are cold here. I use the cloth, waterproof whelping pads. I layer those and remove after each puppy is born. I use a heating pad on low for heat source. Now, one of my questions is...water bowls! How do you keep puppies out of them? Do you just get an extra tall one? Food bowl should be fine. I always worry a squirmy newborn will squirm it's way and somehow get into the water bowl and die. Plus water bowls are so cool from the water inside. Thank you everyone for your help. I love your forum. It is very nice. I don't know of any Chihuahua ones that are so detailed. Thank you!