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singleton puppy I contacted my breeder yesterday and we have a little girl. She was thinking two puppies but its only one. My question is about singleton puppies. How are singleton puppy socialized? Are their personalities different because they don't have any litter mates? I read somewhere that they may be larger which doesn't bother me. I never wanted a tiny. I just want her to be breed standard. Are there any health issues with having only a singleton? My breeder saids she is newborn and she appears to be healthy. At want age are puppies evaluated by the vet? Is there a critical period after birth that I should be concerned with? Sorry for my rambling. I am just so thrilled and anxious! |
I have a little girl here that was a single she is all of 3lbs now at 1 years old lol loves to play with everyone..i see no difference in her than my others that have sibilings |
She didn't do xrays before the pup was born to see how many pups there were? Couldn't that be dangerous. |
I don't know if she had xrays done or not. I didn't ask. |
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I have gotten references. She is on the YTCA referral list and holds office in a YT club. I really don't think she is cutting corners. In fact I have PM two individuals here and received positive feedback from the two individuals here. As I stated I am not sure if x rays were done. Previously she did indicate that the mother was not as large this time and they were expecting two. Are x rays always 100%? I will continue to feel positive about my decision because she seems to be a wonderful person and not deceptive at all. I have been waiting since last year to get a puppy from her. I am truly hopeful and thankful. |
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I have a singleton pup and she is just a wonderful dog. (Her breeder did have a couple other pups from a different litter that she played with though.) She's smart as all get out and weighs 5 lbs. She's now 3 yrs old and no health issues. |
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I am assuming when the dog is taken to the vet after giving birth. |
my beloved nika was a singleton pup. she was delivered by c-section. as a full grown adult she weighed 5 pounds, although when she was born, she was a little larger than the norm. we gave her a little fish cat toy (without catnip) that she accepted as her littermate. plus, her mommy played with her and of course she got all of her mommy's attention. she was very well socialized despite not having a littermate. she did have some health problems, (allergies, pancreatitis) but they were not related to her being a singleton pup. congrats on the new bundle of joy! |
I have confidence in this individual. She has been breeding for over 20 years. I feel sure she is not cutting corners especially with the well being of her yorkies. I have spoken to some individuals who spoke well of her and she doesn't even know that I spoke to them. So I know it wasn't a scam. As I mentioned earlier, I didn't ask about any xrays and we never discussed xrays. She did tell me that mom and pup are doing well and I pray that continues. The mom had no difficulties delivering. |
An x-ray is only as good as the person reading it! Depending on when the x-ray was done, there could have been another baby that was reabsorbed...could have been a "shadow"....it would have been evident pretty quickly if there was a retained puppy.....she more than likely took her momma and infant in for newborn checkup/post whelping exam, as her references appear more than suitable..... |
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:thumbup::thumbup: qualified breeders and their qualified VETS are the only ones qualified to know if an xray is warrented! Besides, we don't even know if one or 2 or even 3 xrays WERE done! That comment was all speculation. As much as we YT members think we know from reading here.....we are not experts...... |
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