[Yorkiemom1]

If there is one thing breeding dogs for MANY years has taught me, experienced breeders that are professional and reputable and have devoted an enormous amount of time to producing healthy babies, usually do better with sharing all the little tips and advice than vets actually do.....we have more experience than they do with the entire process of breeding and whelping.....the exception being experienced vets specializing in reproduction! We can learn some very expensive lessons over the years, doing this. As good as a vet is, they can not stay in business unless they generate revenue for their business....xrays can be expensive, and if they have to be repeated, that is just fine with the vet! Breeders try to do everything that is necessary to whelp healthy babies, keeping the momma and babies as healthy as possible during all this. We have to SAVE money in areas where we can, without endangering the bitch and litter. Choosing to do the xray later provides you valuable information you need to get YOUR needs met. If you are going to budget for only one xray, to have it done early is going to be one of those expensive lessons you will learn. Go ahead and do your xray early.....be prepared to have to repeat it at the generally acceptable date of around day 58.....even if you get a great xray and your vet can see all he wants to see, your STILL need to re-ray at day 58 so you can take calipers and measure the pups and the moms pelvic ring to be sure they can pass through! Go ahead and get your xray early, but you really do need to plan on that second xray for the safety of the momma and pups. Good luck with your whelp, it will be a hands on learning experience for you! Your desire to confirm pregnancy only, is missing half the information you need about this whelp....ther most important information!