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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1  You have no idea what you are doing....you have no idea what to expect, you have no idea what to expect momma to do, you will not even know when you are in trouble. For the sake of the bitch and the babies she is carrying, please take her to a vet and leave her there until she delivers. SOMEONE that has a general idea on how to whelp a litter, or at least knows when it is a catastrophy unfolding right before their eyes, MUST be present with this unfortunate soul. Good luck to you, and I am praying for momma and her unborn litter. And AFTER they are born?????? I am SURE you are prepared for any events that can/will unfold for you. You know all about orphaned puppies and how to care for, feed, and raise them....mastitis in the momma????? Mom that turns on her litter and either kills them or eats them.....I feel some comfort knowing you are knowledgable about these issues as well as others that occur commonly and can effectively and successfully work thru them. |
I agree with this reply, and I'm sorry that the op sees it as negative. Yorkiemom1 happens to be a long time breeder and is much more aware of all the things that can go wrong. Yorkies aren't wild animals, they are much more likely to need help when whelping. I think even large breed dogs much be easier to whelp because a cesarean section seems so common with Yorkies, but you don't even know all the signs of distress. Is there anyway you can check with your vet to see if he knows of birthing coaches that could help you? I too wish you the best of luck, but breeding dogs is a lot like being a pilot of an airplane, 99% of the time the plane drives itself, a pilot is trained for all the possible emergencies!