[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by gemy

Here is her post as quoted above. Pelvic ring is absolutely key for free whelping. That is not an excuse but a fact. Another fact not having a C section with multiple litters over the years is a rather positive fact for this breeder and this breed. Of course IMO.

What is behind the lines is another important consideration, not an excuse. How her mother grandmother and great grandmother were as breeders is important. What size of pups they threw(the mother controls the size of the puppies), number in the litter(s), uterine wall elasticity and health and her being in prime physical shape to handles the rigors of the labour. There is a whole darn more to deciding to breed a female than physical traits, testing, temperament and such. Key is will she be a "good mother" to the puppies. Some females just should never have puppies, and we try are darn best to understand if this lass is one prior to breeding her. Of course IMO.

A brief perusal of the Ytca's Code of Ethics and Conduct does not mention any restriction on breeding females under 5lbs. I found that one interesting.

You gals know all about this Internet searching, tagging what-ever thing, this thread is not to be a review of a breeder which is not the OP but oh my gosh an OP that has not yet come back to post again.

The do say that females under 5 pounds are considered by most breeders to be unsuitable for breeding.