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Babbie · 11-23-2004, 10:44 AM

Hi Abby...congrats for the new babies...and i am so sorry for the 2 that didn't make it

It is always sad when it happens...and i still don't understand why they send you home...some people, i tell you..

I never had puppies so i can't really help you with caring for them, but wish you all the luck and post pictures when you have a chance

abbey46923 · 11-23-2004, 03:33 PM

no breeding is not for everyone, but dont feel bad because of it you take alot of risks when you do it, such as losing your mommy and or all of the puppies and there are a thousand other things that could go wrong i have been very lucky so far. as for the puppies eating if you are feeding mom a very good brand of dog food the puppies are getting everything they need from her, you might also give her vitamins cause just like human mommies it takes alot out of the talk to your vet about the vitamins. and all you can do is keep an eye on them and make sure they are eating and that mom isnt rejecting them and if she is you will have to bottle feed, they have puppy formula that you can get from your vet or pet smart. but if mom is taking care of them just sit back and get some rest cause your gona need it for when they get to be about 4 weeks old thats when they are so much fun cause they are starting to get the little feet working for them and start getting curiouse about their surroundings and then they start to play fight with each other and when they do that just let mom take care of them its part of the learning process to find out who's boss ( and mom is the boss )

oh yeah and then there is the weaning process which is fun watching them learn how to eat solid food

and then cleaning up after them when mom stops doing it , oh it sounds like so much fun i miss it so much, just think you only have the next 8 to 12 weeks or longer depending on how soon you are willing to let them go if you can that is after watching them grow from the tiny little things they are now

and by all means letting them go is by far the hardest thing you will have to go through with them. like i said let mom do her job for now if she is willing and able cause your turn will be coming soon to jump in there and take care of them by then mom will be ready for a break herself. and please do send pic of everyone when you get the chance. oh i miss haveing babies around it's been acouple of years since i've had any in the house. oh yeah dont be afraid to hold them i was holding mine from the time they were still in the sack ( so mom could reach them better to get them out and clean them up ). hope everyone is well and happy there.

bettyeanne · 11-24-2004, 03:07 AM

abby & sophie, so sorry for your loss. Also, congratulations on the two that survived! I know that you will have fun raising these babies with their Mom!! Please keep us updated ... I for one am too much of a "chicken" to attempt something like that but we do like to hear others' experiences!

ladylawinkc · 07-15-2008, 01:01 PM

I have read every entry and I feel so bad for your loss. I guess what makes it worse is that my little Yorkie is pregnant and is due at any time. We just wanted her to have one litter to experience it and give the puppies to friends and family members. It was my husband's idea - and this morning, he just got called out of town. So I'm here alone with her hoping that I'll do everything I've been told and researched.

Again, I'm sorry for your loss.

YorkieChick1 · 07-15-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ladylawinkc

I have read every entry and I feel so bad for your loss. I guess what makes it worse is that my little Yorkie is pregnant and is due at any time. We just wanted her to have one litter to experience it and give the puppies to friends and family members. It was my husband's idea - and this morning, he just got called out of town. So I'm here alone with her hoping that I'll do everything I've been told and researched.

Again, I'm sorry for your loss.

Hon, This post was from 2004!! Just look at the date up on the left, you must have searched and found old posts! Just FYI!!

ifly737red · 01-12-2009, 11:13 AM

Hi All This sounds so much like what is happening to us with Phoebee, but she is a 4 lb Yorkie and the Daddy is 3.5 lbs. She is on day 56 and we are watching her very
close and trying to prepare and learn as much as possible before she starts whelping.
Is it ok for the Daddy (Dexter) to be around when she is whelping? The other complication is that she is not quite a year old, so her little body is still growing also.
Because we had both a male and female that were not neutered or spayed it was
almost impossible to keep them a part as much as we tried. So any help would be
appreciated. Thanks Maurine, Phoebee, and Dexter

11-23-2004, 03:33 PM	#17
abbey46923 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: indiana Posts: 944	abby & sophie no breeding is not for everyone, but dont feel bad because of it you take alot of risks when you do it, such as losing your mommy and or all of the puppies and there are a thousand other things that could go wrong i have been very lucky so far. as for the puppies eating if you are feeding mom a very good brand of dog food the puppies are getting everything they need from her, you might also give her vitamins cause just like human mommies it takes alot out of the talk to your vet about the vitamins. and all you can do is keep an eye on them and make sure they are eating and that mom isnt rejecting them and if she is you will have to bottle feed, they have puppy formula that you can get from your vet or pet smart. but if mom is taking care of them just sit back and get some rest cause your gona need it for when they get to be about 4 weeks old thats when they are so much fun cause they are starting to get the little feet working for them and start getting curiouse about their surroundings and then they start to play fight with each other and when they do that just let mom take care of them its part of the learning process to find out who's boss ( and mom is the boss ) oh yeah and then there is the weaning process which is fun watching them learn how to eat solid food and then cleaning up after them when mom stops doing it , oh it sounds like so much fun i miss it so much, just think you only have the next 8 to 12 weeks or longer depending on how soon you are willing to let them go if you can that is after watching them grow from the tiny little things they are now and by all means letting them go is by far the hardest thing you will have to go through with them. like i said let mom do her job for now if she is willing and able cause your turn will be coming soon to jump in there and take care of them by then mom will be ready for a break herself. and please do send pic of everyone when you get the chance. oh i miss haveing babies around it's been acouple of years since i've had any in the house. oh yeah dont be afraid to hold them i was holding mine from the time they were still in the sack ( so mom could reach them better to get them out and clean them up ). hope everyone is well and happy there.

11-24-2004, 03:07 AM	#18
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	abby & sophie, so sorry for your loss. Also, congratulations on the two that survived! I know that you will have fun raising these babies with their Mom!! Please keep us updated ... I for one am too much of a "chicken" to attempt something like that but we do like to hear others' experiences! __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

07-15-2008, 01:01 PM	#19
ladylawinkc Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisburg, Kansas Posts: 142	So sorry for you. . . I have read every entry and I feel so bad for your loss. I guess what makes it worse is that my little Yorkie is pregnant and is due at any time. We just wanted her to have one litter to experience it and give the puppies to friends and family members. It was my husband's idea - and this morning, he just got called out of town. So I'm here alone with her hoping that I'll do everything I've been told and researched. Again, I'm sorry for your loss.

11-23-2004, 10:44 AM	#16
Babbie Got Mojo? Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Miami Posts: 1,117	Hi Abby...congrats for the new babies...and i am so sorry for the 2 that didn't make it It is always sad when it happens...and i still don't understand why they send you home...some people, i tell you.. I never had puppies so i can't really help you with caring for them, but wish you all the luck and post pictures when you have a chance

01-12-2009, 11:13 AM	#21
ifly737red YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: weatherford, ok, usa Posts: 1	Hi All This sounds so much like what is happening to us with Phoebee, but she is a 4 lb Yorkie and the Daddy is 3.5 lbs. She is on day 56 and we are watching her very close and trying to prepare and learn as much as possible before she starts whelping. Is it ok for the Daddy (Dexter) to be around when she is whelping? The other complication is that she is not quite a year old, so her little body is still growing also. Because we had both a male and female that were not neutered or spayed it was almost impossible to keep them a part as much as we tried. So any help would be appreciated. Thanks Maurine, Phoebee, and Dexter