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Stormyp · 07-09-2010, 04:55 AM

Hello all my Yorkie parent friends. If I have ever needed advice, I need it now. Tiffany is expecting her first litter August, 9th. I watched some U-TUBE videos thinking they may be educational, and they probably will be when the shock wears off. You would think being a nurse and a mother of 5 that this would be a walk in the park, but I don't know If I could live with myself if anything happens to her. I am not a breeder. I just wanted her to have a litter because my adult children want one of her babies and I want a daughter of hers. So please, give me all the input/advice you have. I have heard: leave her alone and just let nature take it's course. Also, just stay at her side incase something does go wrong. How will I know if something is going wrong? I'v heard I should only help her take the sack off of the baby because he/she only has a short time in that bag before he/she will suffocate because he/she cannot breath. How long is that time? I'v been told to cut the cord and I've been told to let her cut the cord or the placenta may not deliver correctly if I do it. All of this came from lay people. By that I mean people who don't have Yorkies. Most just have yard dogs. No disrespect intended, but we all know our Yorkies are not yard dogs. Will someone please give me a list of the items I should have when the time comes to deliver the babies, and what I should do with the items. The people on UTUBE had suction balls to suck the mucous out of their mouth. Scissors for the cord. If I should cut the cord, where at and do I tie it off. OK, do you get the point? I am totally confused and scared to death. So I am coming to the greatest, most knowledgable about Yorkies people that I know to set me straight. Thank you in advance for any information that you can share with me. Anybody care to be online with me during the birth to go through it with me? My employer has given me 5 days maternity leave for her. Is that the coolest boss or what. I look forward to hearing from you.

yorkie_mama22 · 07-09-2010, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Stormyp

Hello all my Yorkie parent friends. If I have ever needed advice, I need it now. Tiffany is expecting her first litter August, 9th. I watched some U-TUBE videos thinking they may be educational, and they probably will be when the shock wears off. You would think being a nurse and a mother of 5 that this would be a walk in the park, but I don't know If I could live with myself if anything happens to her. I am not a breeder. I just wanted her to have a litter because my adult children want one of her babies and I want a daughter of hers. So please, give me all the input/advice you have. I have heard: leave her alone and just let nature take it's course. Also, just stay at her side incase something does go wrong. How will I know if something is going wrong? I'v heard I should only help her take the sack off of the baby because he/she only has a short time in that bag before he/she will suffocate because he/she cannot breath. How long is that time? I'v been told to cut the cord and I've been told to let her cut the cord or the placenta may not deliver correctly if I do it. All of this came from lay people. By that I mean people who don't have Yorkies. Most just have yard dogs. No disrespect intended, but we all know our Yorkies are not yard dogs. Will someone please give me a list of the items I should have when the time comes to deliver the babies, and what I should do with the items. The people on UTUBE had suction balls to suck the mucous out of their mouth. Scissors for the cord. If I should cut the cord, where at and do I tie it off. OK, do you get the point? I am totally confused and scared to death. So I am coming to the greatest, most knowledgable about Yorkies people that I know to set me straight. Thank you in advance for any information that you can share with me. Anybody care to be online with me during the birth to go through it with me? My employer has given me 5 days maternity leave for her. Is that the coolest boss or what. I look forward to hearing from you.

I have no experience in this but I would say and I'm not trying to sound mean or anything but this should of been stuff you should of researched and thought about BEFORE breeding her

The only advice I can give is to post in the breeding section of the board where you will get more responses from the breeders on the forum.

Have you had her at the vet yet and know how many she is expecting.

Rachael x · 07-09-2010, 05:25 AM

I have no experience with breeding dogs but I think you should take her to the vets for a check up and possibly find someone in your local area who breeds dogs (a yorkie breeder would be ideal) and see if there was anyway they could help you with the birth.

WV~Yorkies · 07-09-2010, 06:19 AM

How much does she weigh? Did your vet look at her before breeding? Do you have access to a vet 24/7? She needs to be xrayed on around day 55 to see the size and postion of the pups.

You have about a month to spend every waking moment learning. I would try to find someone close that breed toy dogs that would be willing to come over and lend a hand. How will you know if something goes wrong? That is why you need to reasearch as much as possible to learn the warning signs. Start here Dog Breeding and Canine Reproduction by Debbie Jensen. Dog Breeding and Whelping guide for dog breeders.

Whatever you do don't leave her alone. I break the sacks, cut the cords, suction them out, get them crying and breathing before giving back to mom. I have had mom's push them out no problem and then I take over...but I have also had some that I had to help mom get them out. I would rather give birth myself it wasn't nearly as nerve racking.

I will pm you my phone number. You can call me anytime day or night.

BlueBelle · 07-09-2010, 07:17 AM

Melissa, you are so awesome to offer such good advice to a lay person.
I hope all goes well for her. God Bless you,
Marcy

tarczely · 07-09-2010, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueBelle

Melissa, you are so awesome to offer such good advice to a lay person.
I hope all goes well for her. God Bless you,
Marcy

Amen! I was going to say the same thing, thank you Melissa, I had a boston and we had pups needless to say I knew nothing and would never have done it if I had know what I was in store for!

TatumsMom · 07-09-2010, 09:44 AM

We had a litter of Australian Shepherds last August and plan on breeding mama again this August. I know that's not the same as Yorkies (I would be way too scared to breed our little Tatum) but SO much of what I learned was from this group. It at least gave me enough information to know what other questions to ask my mentor. Sometimes mentors can tend to forget that just because it comes natural to them, it's still a bit daunting for a first-timer so me knowing what I did really helped in all my conversations with her.

You have a lot of questions but I'll answer from my one-time personal experience a couple things. Stormie (our Aussie) had her first pup after we were already in bed and it was Tatum that alerted us. She handled it herself just fine. But for the other ones, I was right there in the box with her. Specifically, I was worried about the cord issue. I've heard sometimes they (and especially first time moms) can get a little aggresive with the chewing of the cord so I wanted to monitor that. What I did was hold the base of the cord and let her chew to my fingers. That made me feel better about her pulling on it too much. She gave birth so quickly to all five that I barely had time to breathe but I did feel better being there to make sure all were breathing right away. I did pop the sack on a couple of them for her - or rather I helped her do it.

You really need to research the issues of eclampsia and stuff like that so you'll know what to be looking for. Stormie had a mild touch of mastitis a couple days after the birth and I noticed this by her panting and temperature. The vet then showed me by feeling around on her the difference in the lumpiness of her teets. Now I know what to look for in the future. We caught it early enough though to not cause any problems but you always need to be prepared to take care of these tiny Yorkie babies if mom can't for some reason.

I'm sure this will get moved to the breeding section eventually and there are many experienced breeders there to help you. Just please, please do as much research as possible in your waiting time!

Good luck!

YorkieProud · 07-09-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Stormyp

Hello all my Yorkie parent friends. If I have ever needed advice, I need it now. Tiffany is expecting her first litter August, 9th. I watched some U-TUBE videos thinking they may be educational, and they probably will be when the shock wears off. You would think being a nurse and a mother of 5 that this would be a walk in the park, but I don't know If I could live with myself if anything happens to her. I am not a breeder. I just wanted her to have a litter because my adult children want one of her babies and I want a daughter of hers. So please, give me all the input/advice you have. I have heard: leave her alone and just let nature take it's course. Also, just stay at her side incase something does go wrong. How will I know if something is going wrong? I'v heard I should only help her take the sack off of the baby because he/she only has a short time in that bag before he/she will suffocate because he/she cannot breath. How long is that time? I'v been told to cut the cord and I've been told to let her cut the cord or the placenta may not deliver correctly if I do it. All of this came from lay people. By that I mean people who don't have Yorkies. Most just have yard dogs. No disrespect intended, but we all know our Yorkies are not yard dogs. Will someone please give me a list of the items I should have when the time comes to deliver the babies, and what I should do with the items. The people on UTUBE had suction balls to suck the mucous out of their mouth. Scissors for the cord. If I should cut the cord, where at and do I tie it off. OK, do you get the point? I am totally confused and scared to death. So I am coming to the greatest, most knowledgable about Yorkies people that I know to set me straight. Thank you in advance for any information that you can share with me. Anybody care to be online with me during the birth to go through it with me? My employer has given me 5 days maternity leave for her. Is that the coolest boss or what. I look forward to hearing from you.

Hello,
I am not a breeder but did want to suggest that you go to the Breeders section at YT. There are a lot of sticky posts at the top of the first page that is loaded with information. Also, research the breeder threads. There are quite a few posts there that make mention of supplies you should have in your whelping kit prior to breeding. Please take note of all the situations in the breeder forum and know that anything can and will happen during the birthing process. One of the first things the breeders here will tell you is to find a mentor who is well versed with the Yorkie or toy breed. You will soon find out that there are many breeders here who are very passionate about the Yorkie breed and you may feel that they are judgemental and harsh. Please know that their main concern is about the well-being of your baby, and there is much information to be obtained from each of these breeders. There is also alot of information in the Library section at YT. I wish you the best of luck with your baby and hope for a safe, healthy whelp.

YorkieProud

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07-09-2010, 04:55 AM	#1
Stormyp Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Albany Georgia Posts: 20	Yorkie Labor and Delivery Hello all my Yorkie parent friends. If I have ever needed advice, I need it now. Tiffany is expecting her first litter August, 9th. I watched some U-TUBE videos thinking they may be educational, and they probably will be when the shock wears off. You would think being a nurse and a mother of 5 that this would be a walk in the park, but I don't know If I could live with myself if anything happens to her. I am not a breeder. I just wanted her to have a litter because my adult children want one of her babies and I want a daughter of hers. So please, give me all the input/advice you have. I have heard: leave her alone and just let nature take it's course. Also, just stay at her side incase something does go wrong. How will I know if something is going wrong? I'v heard I should only help her take the sack off of the baby because he/she only has a short time in that bag before he/she will suffocate because he/she cannot breath. How long is that time? I'v been told to cut the cord and I've been told to let her cut the cord or the placenta may not deliver correctly if I do it. All of this came from lay people. By that I mean people who don't have Yorkies. Most just have yard dogs. No disrespect intended, but we all know our Yorkies are not yard dogs. Will someone please give me a list of the items I should have when the time comes to deliver the babies, and what I should do with the items. The people on UTUBE had suction balls to suck the mucous out of their mouth. Scissors for the cord. If I should cut the cord, where at and do I tie it off. OK, do you get the point? I am totally confused and scared to death. So I am coming to the greatest, most knowledgable about Yorkies people that I know to set me straight. Thank you in advance for any information that you can share with me. Anybody care to be online with me during the birth to go through it with me? My employer has given me 5 days maternity leave for her. Is that the coolest boss or what. I look forward to hearing from you. __________________ *PATRICIA* *TIFFANY, BELLA, CINNAMON, CRICKET***

07-09-2010, 05:25 AM	#3
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	I have no experience with breeding dogs but I think you should take her to the vets for a check up and possibly find someone in your local area who breeds dogs (a yorkie breeder would be ideal) and see if there was anyway they could help you with the birth. __________________ Rachael & Poppy

07-09-2010, 06:19 AM	#4
WV~Yorkies Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WV Posts: 3,605 Blog Entries: 2	How much does she weigh? Did your vet look at her before breeding? Do you have access to a vet 24/7? She needs to be xrayed on around day 55 to see the size and postion of the pups. You have about a month to spend every waking moment learning. I would try to find someone close that breed toy dogs that would be willing to come over and lend a hand. How will you know if something goes wrong? That is why you need to reasearch as much as possible to learn the warning signs. Start here Dog Breeding and Canine Reproduction by Debbie Jensen. Dog Breeding and Whelping guide for dog breeders. Whatever you do don't leave her alone. I break the sacks, cut the cords, suction them out, get them crying and breathing before giving back to mom. I have had mom's push them out no problem and then I take over...but I have also had some that I had to help mom get them out. I would rather give birth myself it wasn't nearly as nerve racking. I will pm you my phone number. You can call me anytime day or night. __________________ Melissa Wvyorkies

07-09-2010, 07:17 AM	#5
BlueBelle Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA, USA Posts: 1,190	You are awesome Melissa, you are so awesome to offer such good advice to a lay person. I hope all goes well for her. God Bless you, Marcy

07-09-2010, 09:44 AM	#7
TatumsMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX Posts: 2,799	We had a litter of Australian Shepherds last August and plan on breeding mama again this August. I know that's not the same as Yorkies (I would be way too scared to breed our little Tatum) but SO much of what I learned was from this group. It at least gave me enough information to know what other questions to ask my mentor. Sometimes mentors can tend to forget that just because it comes natural to them, it's still a bit daunting for a first-timer so me knowing what I did really helped in all my conversations with her. You have a lot of questions but I'll answer from my one-time personal experience a couple things. Stormie (our Aussie) had her first pup after we were already in bed and it was Tatum that alerted us. She handled it herself just fine. But for the other ones, I was right there in the box with her. Specifically, I was worried about the cord issue. I've heard sometimes they (and especially first time moms) can get a little aggresive with the chewing of the cord so I wanted to monitor that. What I did was hold the base of the cord and let her chew to my fingers. That made me feel better about her pulling on it too much. She gave birth so quickly to all five that I barely had time to breathe but I did feel better being there to make sure all were breathing right away. I did pop the sack on a couple of them for her - or rather I helped her do it. You really need to research the issues of eclampsia and stuff like that so you'll know what to be looking for. Stormie had a mild touch of mastitis a couple days after the birth and I noticed this by her panting and temperature. The vet then showed me by feeling around on her the difference in the lumpiness of her teets. Now I know what to look for in the future. We caught it early enough though to not cause any problems but you always need to be prepared to take care of these tiny Yorkie babies if mom can't for some reason. I'm sure this will get moved to the breeding section eventually and there are many experienced breeders there to help you. Just please, please do as much research as possible in your waiting time! Good luck! __________________ ~ Angie