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Originally Posted by Teresa Ford  I am so sorry that this happened to you and your sweet Yorkie. God bless you and Hugs. Prayers too for the babies and you. You did the right thing.
To other readers, it is sad things like this that make us discourage novices from breeding and having a litter. We really don't want anyone to suffer, human or Yorkie. Breeding Yorkies takes dedication and years of hands on experience.
Things can go wrong quickly and often do. Mothers die, babies die. This is such a heart break for a breeder.
A good breeder will know to give her females the best testing for genetic and other concerns, all shots, dentals, worming etc. will be up to date. The dogs will have been fed an excellent diet all their life and in perfect health. A study of the studs pedigree, screening for any disease or genetic problems is carefully checked before selecting a male. The stud fee and contract are signed. Some times artifical insemination is used if the stud is too far away. The breeder watches weight gain, diet, and is vigilant with the health of the pregnant bitch. Many good breeders pay gladly for ultra sound and or x-rays that tell them how many pups to expect. They know almost to the day when the puppies will arrive and have all tools and equipment ready to go. The Vet is called and on standby when labor starts. (and or EMERGENCY Vet is on speed dial). Whelping dogs are never left alone. Even with all that professional preparation and thousands of dollars spent, thing can go wrong. That is why we encourage everyone, to go to a professional AKC breeder to get a puppy. Breeding Yorkies is very risky. Thanks for letting me say it one more time. |
Breeding is NOT for people that have never done it....you HAVE to have been with a mentor and assisted with whelping and rearing babies for at least a half dozen times or you can expect to find yourself in a situation you have no capability to handle. And Yorkies are known to be difficult to breed and whelp. My vet actually ALMOST schedules her time off around my breeding schedule! And unless she is out of town, I have her number and she is available when my momma starts to deliver....if I get into any problems, I call her and we are at the clinic ready to go within 20 minutes. If she can not get to me, I have another vet in her practice I can rely on for assistance.This is the kind of preparation that is necessary to safeguard your breeding.