Im new here....and also can use some advice! Hi everyone, I came across this board while doing a search today. I have 2 yorkies (Prince and Angel). Prince is a litte under 9 pounds and Angel is 6 pounds....and pregnant. It wasn't my intention to breed her yet, it just sorta happened. She went into heat and my male tore her diaper off and "got ahold of her".............serveral times. She's now got a round belly and is 45 days along. She's also very young which worries me. She wont even be a year old until June (and she's due in in May). I set an appointment with the vet for this Monday to get her an exam and an X-Ray, but I am still confused. I've never bred a dog or been around one having puppies. What do I expect? Is there anything I need to buy or have ready? Will she need any help with delivering? What about temperment, does that change? Any advice you all can give would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks in advance........ |
Hi Heather and welcome to you, Prince and Angel! Oh, boy! Puppies on the way. I am not a breeder but this question comes up a lot on here and there are lots of older threads with info on how to learn about whelping. Most will recommend that you find a yorkie breeder to mentor you and you need to do it quickly since you don't have much time to prepare. There is really a lot to consider and you would be overwhelmed I think without the help and advice of an experienced breeder. There are books you can read as well and I am sure you can get good advice from the breeders here. Look for posts by whispersmom2 or YorkieRose for example or PM them. Thay are always willing to help a newbie who has had an "accidental" breeding. You are not alone and you came to the right place. Good luck! |
Thanks for the kind welcome. It's much appreciated! I am already overwhlemed lol. I only want the best for my little girl and her babies. I am not sure where to find a breeder who can help. At the risk of sounding VERY arrogant, what is whelping? Im sooo clueless... |
Welcome to YT Heather, Angel and Prince. I imagine how nervous you most be. I will definetely try to get help from an expert. A breeder and the vet will be the best bet to help. Good luck. My Gucci is in her first "heat" now, and she is only 9 months. My relatives and neighbor keep telling me to take her to mate her. But i dont want too, she is still young and im not prepare for a pregnacy, etc. People thi :dog: nk is simple but I have learn on here that is not. Im sorry Im not of any help for you in this situation. I will pray that everything goes well for Angel. Good luck. Please keep us posted. |
Yes, I am very nervous. I want to do everything right but right now, I have no CLUE what I am doing. This all just kinda...happened. Im trying to search for reading material on yorkie borths but I am not finding to much. Im not sure what to do :( |
I agree, try to find an experienced toy dog breeder in your area. Maybe get a reference from your vet. I'm sure you must be overwhelmed by all this. But welcome to the forum. We do have some great breeders here as well ;) |
Hello Aimee, VERY overwhelmed is more like it lol. Im trying to find breeders near me but so far no luck. I live in the middle of nowhere....literally, and the vet, well, this is the first time I am meeting her (monday). I just moved here so I haven't switched vets, doctors, pediatricians, etc. Im so worried about Angel since she's so young. |
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Here is a list of breeders in Virginia from the YTCA web page. I don't think it could hurt to try to contact one if you see one that is relatively close http://www.ytca.org/breeder3.html#VA |
Hello and welcome to u and Angel and Prince! Just wanted to wish you luck with Angel, hope she has a trouble free delivery. Heres a site that I found has lots of info on what to do and expect, which was posted by someone else a while back. Read through it...it is great. http://www.petbitsforyou.com/ |
Everyone here has given good advice. Find someone who can help you out. With your male being bigger than your female, there's a chance that your female might need a c-section. Your vet will probably go over all of that with you. I'm sure your vet can give you some info on whelping and what to do to help (if you female needs help). Good luck. |
I was just reading over a site I found about yorkie births and not im completely freaked out. I realize this woman was being realistic that things could happen but now im worried. She said "be prepaired to lose the babies as well as the mom". Is the mom dying, common? Im gonna call the vet and see what advice she can give me for taking care of her during her pregnancy and birth. Thanks for the links. I will check into them as soon as I get off the phone with the vet. |
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Heres another site on yorkie delivery http://members.cox.net/jrogan/puppybirth.html |
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That's the site I was reading. The one that mentioned losing the mother. I don't know if I can handle this. Obviously there's no turing back now, but I don't know what the hell I am doing. I am so clueless. |
Oh gosh!! Try not to worry, and see that vet! She'll be able to tell if a c-section is needed, and your mommy dog will do the rest. Good luck to both of you. |
First whelping is when she is ready to deliver her pups. usually its 63 days. She will start to make a bed when its closer to time. The bitch can go 65 to 68 days. the best sign is her temp will dropa few days before she is due. her normal temp is 100-102 but within 24 hours of birth her temp will drop to 99 the pups within 24 hours. another sign the bitch will lay on her side for about 12 hours.she is getting the puppies in position to be born.At this time there is usually a clear discharge from the vigina, If the discharge is black, green or brown, a vet should be called immediately. sometimes 12 hours before birth a dog will refuse food.at the sametime she will make a bed tearing newspapers or rugs, pillows . she is making a nest. within a few hours of birth she will begin panting hardshe should be watched very close. You really need to try hard to find someone that lives closely to help that has had pups. beings your male is so much biogger than your female she may need a c-section. it's good you are taking her to the vet, they will know.shes awfully young. We usually dont breed our dogs till there 2yrs old. Good luck and i will be praying. |
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I just called the vet because my little girl threw up but they said not to worry....sometimes dogs do that. If she throws up again in the next 24 hours I need to take her in. Hopefully it's nothing and she'll be ok. This is a lot to deal with. I have a new found respect for breeders... |
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I didn't plan on her getting pregnant for atleast another year (around 2 or so) but it just kinda happened. My male is a little horndog (aren't all males though...even human ones lol). He still tried humping her even though she's pregnant. Actually he hasnt done that since she got pregnant but all of a sudden he started trying again a few days ago. Im having to keep them seperate for the most part. If she has to have a c-section, will that cause more stress on her or the puppies? |
[QUOTE=HeatherHamptons]Hi everyone, I came across this board while doing a search today. I have 2 yorkies (Prince and Angel). Prince is a litte under 9 pounds and Angel is 6 pounds....and pregnant.........................................} I have a book at home that gives you a list of supplies you will need, and will also give you information on signs of possible trouble during the whelping. I am at work now, but I will find the book at home tonight and send you the name of the book (you can order it off of Amazon.com) and they can mail it to you in two to three days. In the mean time, I will send you the list of supplies you will need to have on hand. This book is all about Yorkies, and has a chapter on breeding and whelping |
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That is VERY thoughtful and MUCH appreciated. I cant thank you (and everyone else here) enough for helping me thus far. It's nice to know there is a place I can go for support and advice (as well as peace of mind). |
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Hope everything is going Ok. Of course your Vet is your best source, but you might like to read up on yorkies and whelping and this book can give you something to go by after you talk to your Vet. The name of the book is "The Yorkshsire Terrier Today". Be sure and let us all know when the babies are here. |
whelping Your girl is going to be fine. I have only lost one mommy in 33 yrs..and that was back in the old days before they had Isflorene for a c-section. Make her a bed..I like rubbermaid bins. Heating pad goes under the box, towel inside. I am an old time breeder, so some of the things I use might seen out of date to younger breeders..but I do change my ways if it dosn't work for me and what I do has worked for a long time with good results. PM me any time or email direct...Primyork@aol.com I sent you a name of a VA breeder who will advise you if you email her...best wishes |
Hey. I just wanted to tell you that I'm out here praying for you and I wish you good luck! Oh, and I also wanted to tell you that my mom used to breed boxers and she never lost a bitch...so try not to be as worried about that...best wishes |
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whelping I don't think whelping mortality is a common event. It does happen, but I know so many breeders and most have never lost a mommy. If I lost 3 bitches in 2 yrs I would need to have some answers.....Sandy Lemire wrote a great book about bacterial infections...she had a problem with them..lost dogs and litters. Form, Function and Fancy by Sandy Lemire. Best wishes to your mentor |
All of you have be so helpful to me. I can't thank you enough for all your support and information. I feel a little better about this now. I'll feel even better after we see the vet on Monday. I'll keep everyone posted :) |
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