[EarthAngel]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

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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.

It is imperative for any novice to have an experienced person available at the signs of labor forward. At the very least you would have someone to help with questions that always arise...and ideally to help you with any potential problems.