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EmmysMomma · 07-02-2010, 10:01 AM

Hello! I am new to your community, and so excited about what I've found here! We just bred our yorkie, and I am so excited about the coming weeks. I am nervous about wether it took or not, though, because there was only one official tie, and the vet artificially inseminated the other three times (she went to 'visit' four days out of the week). I have talked with our vet (who bred Yorkies) and researched online, but would love some tips and advice from people who have really experienced this. What are the most important things for us to do right now? Thanks so much! Can't wait to hear from you all!

DvlshAngel985 · 07-02-2010, 10:05 AM

WELCOME TO YORKIETALK!
The most important thing for you to do right now is find a mentor. Someone who knows the ins and outs of the Yorkshire Terrier breed, has helped whelp, and can sit by you the entire time. The forum can only do so much and it's not the best place to come to since we can only do so much under the cover of the interwebs. Learning now what to do is a dangerous game. I'm wishing you and your female the best of luck!

EmmysMomma · 07-02-2010, 10:32 AM

My vet is my mentor. He and his wife are the parents to our sire, and he has pretty much given me all of the information that I need so far - along with the added benefit of being only a phone call away! He has done this for years, and I am thankful to have such great knowledge and advice at my fingertips. My hope was simply to get some advice from others who have gone through the same thing. I know from my own human pregnancies that there are some things better learned from friends than a doctor! (haha!) And I also know that, as much as we try not to, sometimes we forget a thing or two. With many 'advisors' I'm hoping to make sure that nothing falls through the cracks, so to speak!

OwnedByJezebel · 07-02-2010, 10:33 AM

If your Vet has bred Yorkies, perhaps you can use him/her as a mentor. There is going to be a lot going on with changes in the pregnancy and whelping and you are going to need someone to be there in person who is experienced and knows the signs of when your baby girl is in trouble or when something is normal.

DvlshAngel985 · 07-02-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by EmmysMomma

My vet is my mentor. He and his wife are the parents to our sire, and he has pretty much given me all of the information that I need so far - along with the added benefit of being only a phone call away! He has done this for years, and I am thankful to have such great knowledge and advice at my fingertips. My hope was simply to get some advice from others who have gone through the same thing. I know from my own human pregnancies that there are some things better learned from friends than a doctor! (haha!) And I also know that, as much as we try not to, sometimes we forget a thing or two. With many 'advisors' I'm hoping to make sure that nothing falls through the cracks, so to speak!

In that case you are on the right track.

There are so many people that breed their dogs and then come here and ask the forum to mentor them. I'm glad you have a great vet/mentor to guide you. I'm sorry if I made it seem like I jumped on you.

EmmysMomma · 07-02-2010, 10:42 AM

No problem! Our Emmy is simply very important to us - she's basically our youngest 'child'!. We researched for a year before we had her bred, and we were in discussions with our vet the whole time. She is an 8 lb yorkie (biggest in her litter, so no one wanted her

), and we had her bred with a 3 lb yorkie. My hopes in joining this forum was simply to make sure that she gets the very best care we can possibly give her.

Mardelin · 07-02-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by EmmysMomma

No problem! Our Emmy is simply very important to us - she's basically our youngest 'child'!. We researched for a year before we had her bred, and we were in discussions with our vet the whole time. She is an 8 lb yorkie (biggest in her litter, so no one wanted her

), and we had her bred with a 3 lb yorkie. My hopes in joining this forum was simply to make sure that she gets the very best care we can possibly give her.

It's great that you have a mentor/vet.....your mentor is your best source of information and guide on everything required; from pre-breeding tests, to supplies required, nutrition, danger signs etc....and always available to answer your questions......

BamaFan121s · 07-06-2010, 07:31 PM

My advice is always to make sure you have an experienced mentor to work with. If you have that (which it appears you do) then you are on the right track.

Welcome to YT!

07-02-2010, 10:01 AM	#1
EmmysMomma YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kerrville, Texas, United States of America Posts: 6	Newly (hopefully!) pregnant Yorkie Hello! I am new to your community, and so excited about what I've found here! We just bred our yorkie, and I am so excited about the coming weeks. I am nervous about wether it took or not, though, because there was only one official tie, and the vet artificially inseminated the other three times (she went to 'visit' four days out of the week). I have talked with our vet (who bred Yorkies) and researched online, but would love some tips and advice from people who have really experienced this. What are the most important things for us to do right now? Thanks so much! Can't wait to hear from you all!

07-02-2010, 10:05 AM	#2
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	WELCOME TO YORKIETALK! The most important thing for you to do right now is find a mentor. Someone who knows the ins and outs of the Yorkshire Terrier breed, has helped whelp, and can sit by you the entire time. The forum can only do so much and it's not the best place to come to since we can only do so much under the cover of the interwebs. Learning now what to do is a dangerous game. I'm wishing you and your female the best of luck! __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

07-02-2010, 10:32 AM	#3
EmmysMomma YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kerrville, Texas, United States of America Posts: 6	Mentor My vet is my mentor. He and his wife are the parents to our sire, and he has pretty much given me all of the information that I need so far - along with the added benefit of being only a phone call away! He has done this for years, and I am thankful to have such great knowledge and advice at my fingertips. My hope was simply to get some advice from others who have gone through the same thing. I know from my own human pregnancies that there are some things better learned from friends than a doctor! (haha!) And I also know that, as much as we try not to, sometimes we forget a thing or two. With many 'advisors' I'm hoping to make sure that nothing falls through the cracks, so to speak!

07-02-2010, 10:33 AM	#4
OwnedByJezebel YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,921	If your Vet has bred Yorkies, perhaps you can use him/her as a mentor. There is going to be a lot going on with changes in the pregnancy and whelping and you are going to need someone to be there in person who is experienced and knows the signs of when your baby girl is in trouble or when something is normal. __________________ Life is merrier with a Yorkshire Terrier! Jezebel & Chuy ... RIP: Barkley Loosie & Sassy

07-02-2010, 10:42 AM	#6
EmmysMomma YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kerrville, Texas, United States of America Posts: 6	Emmaline No problem! Our Emmy is simply very important to us - she's basically our youngest 'child'!. We researched for a year before we had her bred, and we were in discussions with our vet the whole time. She is an 8 lb yorkie (biggest in her litter, so no one wanted her), and we had her bred with a 3 lb yorkie. My hopes in joining this forum was simply to make sure that she gets the very best care we can possibly give her.

07-06-2010, 07:31 PM	#8
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	My advice is always to make sure you have an experienced mentor to work with. If you have that (which it appears you do) then you are on the right track. Welcome to YT!