I don't know any ethical show breeders that have intentionally bred a bitch that young. It's one of the reasons we say that it's better to begin exhibiting with a dog, not a bitch. Few bitches complete their championship this young. This is why we see more bitches out with handlers pushing those upcoming heat cycles.
I don't see any reason on earth why someone would allow a bitch to face labor willy nilly. So many things can happen with a pregnancy that you created. These people are playing Russian roulette with a bitch when they think she's pregnate willy nilly. How many posts have we seen HELP HELP, panic stricken too late? These people just refuse to listen. They want puppies, the babies will be here, she will drop them out beautiful and loving. Oh we will have a perfect liter. Mom wants one, LuLu wants one and we'll sell the other three. OH Nooooo, He's not breathing, what do I do? I studied everything. I'm educated, I'm insulted. It's different for us. We will spay her afterward.
Spaying is loving. I don't mean to sound mean to the OP. My post is about people not listening to all of the people that have replied. I started not to. What's the point. We do the same thing. We'll rehash it. Some will die, one will live. The bitch may or may not make it. We'll be devastated and they'll move on. It's horrible. Spay her. Love her. She is a teenager. Let her be a princess, she WILL make you proud. I promise you. Nobody EVER regrets spaying a yorkie. They only regret NOT doing it. LOVE HER, don't try to hope it's okay. You know it's the right thing. Look at her tiny little body.
I'm a breeder. I KNOW WHAT TO DO IN MOST ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. If I didn't plan the pregnancy, knowing what the pedigree (peno and geno) I would spay my own. It's not mean, it is to love her. Please reconsider. If you'd like more information on this, we will be happy to supply. I KNOW it sounds horrible. However it's nothing like allowing her to have puppies. I promise you, I promise. It will also save you lots of money and hours of broken heart. I swear to you.
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Originally Posted by YorkieRose  If your mind is set on allowing a litter..if there is a litter..then simply read all the threads regarding whelping...develop a close relationship with your vet and hope for the best.
Your female is 17 months..not too young IMO, the pups would be born when she is nearly 19 months...but that would depend on her size and pelvic structure...we all differ on these things, but most show breeders I know breed in the 16 to 18 month range...
IMO the best you can do for this Yorkie is to spay her now.
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