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sKindy · 09-21-2006, 07:23 PM

Hi! I'm not a breeder or am I breeding but I had a question and I knew I'd find the most correct answer here

My boyfriend's mom is breeding Diggy (in my avatar) and she has agreed to give me a puppy. I would just like to know how many does a Yorkie usually have in a litter (approx.) and how long after they have mated will she give birth?

The only thing I know about breeding are hamsters, haha ;') I'm just really excited because I absolutely ADORE Diggy and can't wait to have a puppy. My family has Dachshunds but since I moved out, I've wanted a puppy and I've wanted a Yorkie, so this works out!

Dorianyorkie · 09-21-2006, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sKindy

Hi! I'm not a breeder or am I breeding but I had a question and I knew I'd find the most correct answer here

My boyfriend's mom is breeding Diggy (in my avatar) and she has agreed to give me a puppy. I would just like to know how many does a Yorkie usually have in a litter (approx.) and how long after they have mated will she give birth?

The only thing I know about breeding are hamsters, haha ;') I'm just really excited because I absolutely ADORE Diggy and can't wait to have a puppy. My family has Dachshunds but since I moved out, I've wanted a puppy and I've wanted a Yorkie, so this works out!

Itdepends with the dog, it could be one or four. Is she a big size? How much does she weight?

sKindy · 09-21-2006, 07:32 PM

Hm, Diggy is approx. 6-8lbs and he was the runt of the litter. His dad is ... huge for a Yorkie actually. The bitch I believe is the same size as Diggy and weight as Diggy, I've only seen a picture of her, but they tell me she's around his size.

Susan123 · 09-22-2006, 01:04 AM

Gestation is 63 days (9 weeks). Count from her first breeding for her first due date.

BamaFan121s · 09-22-2006, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Susan123

Gestation is 63 days (9 weeks). Count from her first breeding for her first due date.

Number of pups varys. There have been some people to only have one or two in a litter, someone not long ago had 7, I believe, which is rare. I would say average for a yorkie is 3 or 4....simply because that is what I hear about most often. But the number and vary.

annaschaben · 09-22-2006, 05:31 AM

Hey I've breed hamsters. That whole 14 day gestation and 13 babies is great. I wish Yorkies worked that way too. Unfortunatly you have to wait up to 63 days and only get a few babies.

JeanieK · 09-22-2006, 05:34 AM

Many YTers have gotten 6 and 7 in a litter, but I believe the normal is 3 to 4.

sKindy · 09-22-2006, 07:29 AM

Thanks so much for all the replies! At least now I know what to look forward to ;')

BamaFan121s · 09-22-2006, 07:33 AM

You can have an ultra sound or x-ray done towards the end of the pregnancy that will give you a good estimate if not an exact number as to how many to expect. Really, this should be done regardless for various reasons.

09-21-2006, 07:23 PM	#1
sKindy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Elkins Park, PA Posts: 4	How many and how long? Hi! I'm not a breeder or am I breeding but I had a question and I knew I'd find the most correct answer here My boyfriend's mom is breeding Diggy (in my avatar) and she has agreed to give me a puppy. I would just like to know how many does a Yorkie usually have in a litter (approx.) and how long after they have mated will she give birth? The only thing I know about breeding are hamsters, haha ;') I'm just really excited because I absolutely ADORE Diggy and can't wait to have a puppy. My family has Dachshunds but since I moved out, I've wanted a puppy and I've wanted a Yorkie, so this works out! __________________ I'm going to be a proud owner in a month or so ;')

09-21-2006, 07:32 PM	#3
sKindy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Elkins Park, PA Posts: 4	Hm, Diggy is approx. 6-8lbs and he was the runt of the litter. His dad is ... huge for a Yorkie actually. The bitch I believe is the same size as Diggy and weight as Diggy, I've only seen a picture of her, but they tell me she's around his size. __________________ I'm going to be a proud owner in a month or so ;')

09-22-2006, 05:31 AM	#6
annaschaben YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 532	Hey I've breed hamsters. That whole 14 day gestation and 13 babies is great. I wish Yorkies worked that way too. Unfortunatly you have to wait up to 63 days and only get a few babies. __________________ Anna & Roxy

09-22-2006, 07:29 AM	#8
sKindy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Elkins Park, PA Posts: 4	Thanks so much for all the replies! At least now I know what to look forward to ;') __________________ I'm going to be a proud owner in a month or so ;')

09-22-2006, 01:04 AM	#4
Susan123 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 1,455	Gestation is 63 days (9 weeks). Count from her first breeding for her first due date.

09-22-2006, 05:34 AM	#7
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	Many YTers have gotten 6 and 7 in a litter, but I believe the normal is 3 to 4.

09-22-2006, 07:33 AM	#9
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	You can have an ultra sound or x-ray done towards the end of the pregnancy that will give you a good estimate if not an exact number as to how many to expect. Really, this should be done regardless for various reasons.