Need pregnancy reference recommendations. I am looking for recommendations of good resources on yorkie pregnancy. We are not breeders but have just found out that our furbaby may be pregnant. I have so many questions and would greatly appreciate info specific to yorkies if possible. We are excited to expand our furry family! |
website here is a website I love. it is full of info www.debbiejensen.com congratulations. |
While the internet is a great resource, I would suggest you work closely with your vet regarding pregnancy of any dog. Best wishes to you! |
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Yes, you ARE a breeder. You put 2 dogs together resulting in a possible pregnancy. You are a breeder in every sense of the word. Your female was under veterinary care last week for an infection, was she not? Did the vet recognize any signs that she may be carrying then, or has she been bred since the visit? I would only HOPE that you realize and are prepared for the dangers than can be invovled in breeding a female (and male) even when you are experienced, much less when you are not? I see from your past posts that you PLANNED on breeding your girl. WHY would you do that without researching, having resources and info specific to yorkies FIRST!? This is your dog's LIFE you are playing with here!:( I know this is not the kind of response you asked for and I realize I'm probably going to get slammed for it, and that is fine. For the life of me though, I don't know how anyone can defend this and see it as acceptable. |
So let's sum it up. This is life and death so research first, breeding second! It's all about responsibility! |
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Now, please contribute to the health of my dogs not the character assassination of their owner. |
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Maybe your "vet" should have started by informing you that your dogs are a bit on the young side for breeding to begin with--1 yr old female and 6 month old male, correct? At these ages, your dogs are not mature enough for you to even be able to deduct that they are of the quality that should be bred. ?But I'm sure your "vet" knew that, right? I'm sure that aside from the veterinary aspect, he/she is also an expert on the specifics of the Yorkie breed, right? And you recieved his/her guidance in examining the peidgree and geneological makeup of the dogs and those they descended from, right? Glad he told you they were a good "size"--to bad there is much more involved than that. Most respected breeders agree with that. You want me to simply contribute to the health of your dogs? Fine: Have your female spayed. THAT would be in HER best interest. |
Contributing to the health of you dogs is something the responsibility of an owner when they decide to become a pet owner and/or breed. The owness belongs to them and their vet. But, since your vet chose to perform an x-ray at this early in the game....did he inform you that the x-rays may cause problems to the puppies....common knowledge in any reproducing female. |
Wow I know alot of people have strong opinions, but with you 2 on guard she/he never had a chance,lol. Remind me never to ask a question like that....I still think your great ladies, but wow if I was/her/him I would have ran and not looked back. I personally feel the research is never done when it comes to breeding no matter how much you think you know!!!! |
Congrats to you and I wish you a safe whelp!! You have come to the right place for lots of information. I use the search tool ALOT so you can look up old posts that have information with these questions you have...good luck!! Dawn |
I also agree...I feel that you can NEVER research enough. Yes, I do have a strong opinion. I don't feel there is any select group with the reserved exclusive right to breed, but I DO feel like anyone who chooses to take it on should properly research all aspect of it first. IMO, there are FAR TOO MANY innstances that come of on this board alone of "I bred my dog, now what do I do?" and "I think I'm going to breed my 15 pound Yorkie because everyone thinks she'd have cute puppies" Maybe if someone had been upfront and honest with them to begin with, they would have second guessed their snap decision and researched further. As long as the replies are sugar coated and "Oh, learn from your mistake" "this could happen to anyone" I doubt anyone will be discouraged from follwoing in their footsteps. :( And people wonder WHY they have dogs that don't resemble the breed they are being passed off as and why they have puppies with genetic based illnesses. |
I began posting in response to the post your responded to...However, I got side tracked....but, you took the words out of my fingers. Harsh! yes. Most often times I take the road of advising when posting, but everyday on this forum I see more people with this same inquiry and it does get to me that the animal's welfare has not been the first thing of consideration. We are all on here because of our common interest, the love and passion for our yorkies and being politically correct and walking on eggs afraid to hurt someones feelings seems to fail more often than not in educating. |
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Did her 3 pound female stand a chance? Because of the lack of knowledge before allowing this to happen, this little female may not live through this. |
Well lets hope for the best, perhaps the little girl isn't pregnant after all. However, if she is, I believe the dogs will not be able to be registered, if the stud is not 7 months. |
You are correct... |
Personally, I don't find the advice on her given being mean, harsh or cruel. Imagine how many people read this and not post. Hopefully all the wonderful advice and information (harsh or not) provided will hit home to some folks. I don't believe in sugar-coating the truth either. I guess I am just too opiniated or blunt. Possibly even to outspoken at times but I consider it better than hypocritical or trying to be a people pleaser. I have the feeling I am not the only one though and kuddos to those who dare say it how it is :thumbup: |
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And JeanieK--no, they couldn't be registered as the female is ACA and the male is AKC. :cool: |
We're not all ogres !!! 3 Attachment(s) 2cute4me The information you asked for in the first place, was recommendations for reading up on breeding.... I have found the book : BOOK OF THE BITCH by J.M. EVANS & KAY WHITE ISBN 1 86054 023 6 - a very good informational book ! My bitch is day 43 pregnant for the very first time by my male. I have three Yorkies, the other is a neutered female. If you want to ask me anything, I will help you all I can, but there a lot of very experienced people on here, (much moreso than myself) and some of them will I'm sure be happy to help without comdemnation. Everyone has to learn somewhere - and some forget that they were once inexperienced too. Not everyone has the fore-sight to know that reading up on things is a wiser thing to do, but one thing is for sure, we are all human, and humans make mistakes and shouldn't be condemned for it, but helped to know better next time. ;) All that should matter is the welfare of the dam and sire and the puppies. You have done the right thing asking here for the information you are going to need - good for you..... Now lets hope people innundate you with helpful info ! Good Luck if your bitch is pregnant...... Read up as much as you can, and I hope all goes well. It is good you have such a fantastic vet - though I would ask him if the x-rays were ok. ;) Rest assured we are not all ogres !!! :rolleyes: Anyone now wishing to have a go at me - PLEASE DO NOT BOTHER....thankyou :) ......pics of my three dogs ! |
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Again...It absolutely BLOWS my mind that people would support something like this just to spite others that they think were out of line--and to offer up a "you'll know more next time" WHAT!?!? Next time!?! This female is barely 3 pounds for goodness sake! WHAT is the world coming to...don't answer that. |
121s...Oh....I might have known that you would have a go ! Where does she say her Yorkie is 3lbs ? Not having a go....did I miss that one somewhere ? I am not being nice for being nice, and yes, even if the bitch is 3lbs, which I didn't gather, sorry, then I'm sure as she has said she has a nice vet, that he will advise her on what to do for the best interests of the dog....even if that is spaying...... and sorry, I didn't know anything about this person being a puppy farmer - where does it say that, and how do you know ? Just wondering ! I have only answered her thread....where do you get off being so nasty on this forum ? Have your say by all means....you seem to know info I don't, (Do you live nextdoor or something ?)...but don't slag me for advising her as best I can with the knowledge I have - which by the way isn't much - I ain't big headed ! :D :animal-pa Debra |
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As her vet being helpful....You know a vet with any knowledge of the breed or toy dogs, would not encourage breeding with dogs that young....I know my vet, though very familiar with my lines and health, always insists that I have my intended breeding dogs be vet checked prior to the breeding. Especially if it is a first time breeding. He would absolutely rip me apart if I brought a female in that was not of breeding quality, does not spare me any punches and that's why I respect him so...his first consideration is for the dog (I'm not saying her vet doesn't, but based on the information provided, I question his expertise in the breeding aspect of his vet care). Any knowledgable vet would not perform an x-ray on female until a week and not earlier, before the due date. |
Yes Mardelin....but a VET wouldn't say those things proffessionally surely ? Not over here anyways ! ;) |
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You got the wrong end of what I was saying.... I meant that our Vets would not advise anything untoward about an animal - or he would be charged with proffessional misconduct. That's why I couldn't understand you all saying that she didn't have a good vet - as here, all vets are good and only have the best interests of animals welfare at ALL TIMES.....if that doesn't happen there - I am surprised they would be allowed to practice ??? They would be struck off here. Maybe she "thought" her Vet was advising to breed these dogs, but it wasn't really what he was meaning - or is it that vets can be motivated by money in other places, I don't know ??? |
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Yes, it could be that she misinterpreted his meaning. What I am question is his knowledge on her initial visit, when checking the lil female's breasts, a knowledgable vet would very well know on initial examination the changes in a female's breasts are brought on either by her being in Season or with puppies....either way a vet would err on the side of caution and not perform an x-ray... |
Oh my goodness. I'm running into these threads everywhere, and there seems to be one or two people that immediately attack any newbie who asks a question. Using "not sugar coating it"; "telling it how it is"; "or saying "I'm opininated" to be rude and attacking someone truly is lessening this site. No offense, Bama, but I find your comments needlessly critical and absolutely hostile. And don't bother answering because I am now utilizing the ignore button on you. Good luck, and I'm sorry you feel the only way to express yourself is in a negative fashion. |
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:thumbup: Bama. |
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