Originally Posted by EmrldShdwQueen (Post 1893799)

lol...how cute!

yes...here's a picture of my bed at night...:D

Originally Posted by EmrldShdwQueen (Post 1893799)

lol...how cute!

yes...here's a picture of my bed at night...:D

Originally Posted by NanaDtreasures (Post 1893821)

How funny!
Most of mine cant jump on bed...too high
If I put the stairs there up they go
I dont take the chance now after Lea :(

That is picture perfect! LOL
Deana
Thanks Deana they're like my kids to my husband and me.

Originally Posted by EmrldShdwQueen (Post 1893288)

I'm sorry but...

Originally Posted by katelin (Post 1894118)

I just want to add one more thing to this:

I've been to our local animal shelter and to others in the Bay area. Most of those homeless dogs seem to be pit bull mix or other larger breeds. I know we have Yorkie rescues (and I'm thankful for them) but I believe that when the general public talks about all those dogs who need homes they are really referring to something other than a Yorkie.

Originally Posted by NanaDtreasures (Post 1895014)

And to dudley1984
I posted about what I've found under a new post
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=124338

I didnt even want to hijack this thread...lol
And its not just Yorkies but all small dogs...
They are very much sought after in shelters etc...
~~~Follow the 3 R's

Originally Posted by kathylynch (Post 1895352)

I agree with what that thread said you posted above.
I just want to say this what I said was not ment to put anyone down.
I just really think i.m.p.o that yorkies like many other breeds be it toy
or whatever if it is akc tends to be a market and people jump on it.
Not all get into breeding for the WRONG REASON'S there are many caring breeders
out there but like anything there are those who are in strickly in it for
the business and that is to make money and that is where the quailty
goes down the tubes health attitude soundness the whole 9 yards.
Just breed responsible. QUAILTY first not QUAINTY of pups produced!!!

Originally Posted by kathylynch (Post 1895352)

I agree with what that thread said you posted above.
I just want to say this what I said was not ment to put anyone down.
I just really think i.m.p.o that yorkies like many other breeds be it toy
or whatever if it is akc tends to be a market and people jump on it.
Not all get into breeding for the WRONG REASON'S there are many caring breeders
out there but like anything there are those who are in strickly in it for
the business and that is to make money and that is where the quailty
goes down the tubes health attitude soundness the whole 9 yards.
Just breed responsible. QUAILTY first not QUAINTY of pups produced!!!

Originally Posted by erickajm (Post 1896390)

:tired: Lord..took me awhile but got through this thread...exhausting! Can I get a group hug? :ghug: :grin2:

Originally Posted by TeddyandTiffy (Post 1855296)

Originally Posted by Woogie Man (Post 1867228)

I won't try to offer any advice other than some practical things based on what I've been through. First off, you must be home 24/7 as whelping time approaches. They can be a few days early or late; also you may be off in your counting days a bit. Also, can you really count on the Yorkie breeder you know to be available at a moment's notice; even in the middle of the night? These babies have a habit of picking the most inconvenient time to whelp. They go on their schedule, not ours. I've never had a litter yet where the mother didn't need some help with the bags and cords, especially on the first one or two pups of the litter. They're sometimes just too big to be able to reach around and do what needs to be done. The heating pad and bulb suction are essential to have at the ready. For me personally, I've never had much luck with whelping boxes so now I place an old comforter in the corner, put the heating pad on that and then cover that with some towels. The mother uses the corner to help push. I change the towels as needed during the process and place the newborns aside on a heating pad (covered with a towel) while she is actually delivering the next one then return them to the mother when she is done with the birthing of that one. For me the whelping box just gets in my way. The room I use is a dedicated nursery and is away from the 'noisy' part of the house. Luckily, I've never had any complications so I can't speak from experience about other issues. Hope this helps and good luck with everything. :aimeeyork :animal-pa :animal-pa :animal-pa :animal-pa :)

Originally Posted by Woogie Man (Post 1889724)

Yes, you will have your hands full, to say the least. Right now I have 3 litters all born within 10 days of each other....
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OMG you just described the scene at my house! I have 4 litters born between Feb 1 & 20, total 18 puppies. One was born 1.5 oz and needed special care and hand feeding the first four weeks, so that was a challenge. Now a person could spend all day moving from pen to pen cleaning up after them! Fortunately, I have two good helpers who take over while I come to my day job for some rest...

Originally Posted by DesertChildAZ (Post 1893315)

Hit it again, dammit! Hit it!

Originally Posted by Woogie Man (Post 1893631)

Now that's what I like to see, a misunderstanding resolved with an apology. Chrislynn, I know you've been roundly criticized on this thread (and I've been one of them). Most of the criticism is out of concern for your girls and their babies and some of it has been not so well intentioned. Out of it all, you've been given some good advice and I do hope you use it. Regardless of anyone's feelings, no one wants to see a tragedy come to you or your girls. Best of luck. :aimeeyork :animal-pa :animal-pa :animal-pa :animal-pa :)

Originally Posted by EmrldShdwQueen (Post 1893799)

lol...how cute!

yes...here's a picture of my bed at night...:D