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Originally Posted by KendraE  Hi all!!! Im sure all of you know who I am!! Ive read enough post to see who responds and so forth!!
I have brought the female yorkie home. She is due in 3 weeks. I have read and feel fairly confindent on her whelping...BUT..have no doubt that when the time comes, I will be posting like a mad woman!! Plz have your calenders cleared and be here to support me!!! Lol!! 
Im sure I will be a nervous basket-case...my vet has been informed, so other than a mentor (all of you), thats all I can do!!! Wish me luck!!  |
No, letting you vet know and then counting on internet help is not 'all you can do'. And I can tell you this...you may not have time to be posting like a mad woman once it's all happening. While you're posting, disaster could happen...just like that! So, YOU'D BEST BE READY!!
I agree with Jodi...this thing is a total mess. Why you would want to do this is beyond me. No matter what you think of the breeder, she at least knows how to whelp a litter of pups. Your easy answer is to not do this....but that doesn't look like it will happen.
Short of that, the next best thing (since you feel you can take better 'care' of her) is to have the breeder come to your home at whelping time. That way, someone at least somewhat experienced is actually there. Of course, you are totally responsible for the bitch's and pups welfare and safety so you MUST be able to know when the time comes what's happening so the breeder can come over. In that regard, here's a website to help you determine that...
Dog Breeding and Canine Reproduction by Debbie Jensen. Dog Breeding and Whelping guide for dog breeders.
I actually feel irresponsible even posting this, but maybe it will help keep the Mama and pups from disaster....maybe not.
I will say this....you are totally responsible once you take this on and if it all goes to hell, it's on you. You may be acting out of compassion, but you need to take a long hard look again at just what you're getting yourself into.