Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom (Post 1649896)

OP, I don't know you and up until now I watched this thread and kept my thoughts to myself...I've been waiting to see how you would respond to much of the advice given here.

Here are my thoughts. We all are learning new things everyday. I have learned SO much about the care of yorkies since I got Ginger just 3 years ago. Yet I had been a pet owner my entire life. In order to learn how to be do the absolute BEST by my furkids, I needed to let go of some of my preconcieved ideas about it. I would NEVER even consider breeding unless I was prepared to devote myself entirely to learning the best, most ethical practices.

You have a great opportunity here at YT to ask advice from some experienced and dedicated breeders. Yet, it seems, you (like many others) do not wish to hear what their real opinions/advice are (such as to get a new vet and to not let this baby have puppies). Instead, you want to hear what they would do in this situation. But the reality is, they wouldn't let their dogs get into this situation in the first place. Please, consider that much of what is being said here IS the best advice.

Finally, and this is not to be mean, just to inspire thought for anyone out their considering breeding. THOUSANDS of unwanted yorkies end up in rescue each year. There are many reasons for this, but one big contributor is the number of dogs being bred. I, for one, wish that everyone would leave breeding to the serious, ethical, "doing it for the improvement of the breed" breeders.

Originally Posted by tiggerr36792 (Post 1649892)

I answered your questions in an earlier post, but I had to come back and tell you how sorry I am that your getting more negative responses then helpful ones.

Although I agree this breeding is a mistake and should never have happened, I find the most important thing right now is the healthy and safety of your female. If theres anything I can do to help you please feel free to ask me, send me a pm anytime.

Now have you considered aborting this litter?? Are you fully aware at the high risk of death your putting your female at?? Perhaps now that you have seen peoples explanation of what harm can come to your female you should seriously reconsider allowing this wehlping to take place. Well whatever your decision is ultimately it is your choice and we should be here to support you in a positive way for the well being of your girl. I hope this post becomes more helpful to you as you get more insight into the dangers you can be faced with!

Originally Posted by MeganS (Post 1649888)

OK, I'm going to try to hold my tounge here. At least a little bit.

But I do hope you realize that your baby's life is now in severe danger and she could DIE if you let her carry these puppies. Are you aware that there is a possibility that you will LOSE your dog? That's something you have to think about before you breed, ever.

I'm praying for your puppy (Because that's what she is, a puppy). I do hope all goes well with the pregnancy, if you decide to go through with it. No dog should be bread on every heat cycle, and shame on your breeder for doing that. I don't know what you, your vets, or your breeders were thinking saying its OK to breed a 3#, 9 month old baby.


And if you think this is harsh, then consider yourself lucky that I didn't say what I'm really thinking.

Originally Posted by yorkiekist (Post 1650205)

How is it that she has been breeding chorkies that she needs help when breeding a Yorkie? Or did she wait until they were 1` year old instead of 8 months? Or maybe the chorkie parents were much bigger than 3 lbs? Her vet must be an idiot. Even most people with just a little common sense know not to breed an 8 month old, 3 lbs girl. Well, whats done is done. Maybe a new knowledgable vet is on the horizon.

Originally Posted by yorkiekist (Post 1650231)

Sorry, I must have mis-read!!! I thought she was breeding the chorkies. but there is still enough info here on YT to know better than to breed tiny and so young. But, hopefully all will go well. Good luck on the up-coming litter.

Originally Posted by Toby'sMama (Post 1649661)

Looks to me like it was in response to post #52... was very clear why it was posted.

Originally Posted by MeganS (Post 1650213)

My thinking is that the vet meant that when she is older, if she gets big enough, she will be OK for breeding. I seriously hope that he didn't mean to run out and let them breed right away.

Did you at least get the proper testing done?