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POOH & DESTINY · 09-17-2007, 07:21 AM

Am new to the breeder community and my little girls is 4.8 pounds. I wanted to know how many puppies could she have at her size.. THANKS

Ladyhawk · 09-17-2007, 07:36 AM

The question isn't how many puppies can she have but can she whelp safely. We don't usually breed gals that are under 5 pounds. Measure from her anus to her vulva, it should be 3 man's fingers. Measure from her pelvis bone to pelvis bone (in back), it should be 2 man's fingers. The size of the bitch doesn't always determine the size of the litter. I have a 5 3/4 pound female who just had 2 for her first litter. If the goal is not to make money, size of the litter shouldn't matter but the health of the dam and pups.

POOH & DESTINY · 09-17-2007, 07:41 AM

I understand that. Thats why I asked. She has a vet visit coming up where they do alot of blood work to make sure she can have puppies and is healthy enough to do so. I never said it was about the money. I was just concerned because she is so tiny. I havent decided if I wanted to breed her. I was justing asking questions.

CO_yorkie_momma · 09-17-2007, 07:44 AM

She could have as many as 5 puppies. Maybe more, maybe less. You would be surprised at how many pups a yorkie can have. You are doing a good thing making sure all is ok and she will be big enough to welp before you breed her.

dray · 09-17-2007, 08:39 AM

The scary thing is to just have one, it seems they always grow too big. Making this decision to breed needs a lot of thought and consideration. Can you except the losses if they come. Can you afford a c-section if it is needed and can you be off work for up to 2 months if you need to hand raise the puppies??? I wish you the best, and good luck making your decision.

Breeding dogs is a commitment, not taken lightly. It sounds like you love your little girl and I bet she loves you too. It is only you that can keep her safe and healthy. Best of Luck to you and your girl in what ever you decide.

Yorkiekids · 09-17-2007, 09:24 AM

I hope all goes well for you at the vet. Keep us updated.

Sugar's Mom · 09-17-2007, 10:56 AM

i have a four and half poundd fgilr and a five pound girl. Sisters. they have each had five puppies in a litter. I had a seven pound bitch that only had one living and one dead puppy.

POOH & DESTINY · 09-17-2007, 12:40 PM

thanks guys for all yall help. Its a big jump to make. And Ill be so upset if I make the wrong one. I love her so much. Shes is like my right hand gurl. Where I go she goes. Shes so playful. But shes so tiny. Her mom was like 10 pounds so i thought she would be a lil bigger. Well she comes in heat next month. If the doctor says she fine to do and she gains at least .5 onces then I might consider it. Thanks guys Ill keep you updated.

Miley's mom · 09-17-2007, 01:04 PM

It wouldn't hurt to reasearch her background a bit , since her mom was a big girl , there is a possibility that she may throw a big one , and her being small .....it might be trouble along the way. Good Luck

BamaFan121s · 09-17-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by POOH & DESTINY

But shes so tiny.

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Originally Posted by POOH & DESTINY

I was just concerned because she is so tiny.

Seems to me like the concerns you are already expressing should be a clear indication of what your choice should be.

yorkiekist · 09-17-2007, 03:16 PM

I would be very cncerned if her mom is 10 lbs. Do you know how much her sire weighed or the background behind the parents? What about the background of the stud you are going to breed her too? I never breed a female under 5 lbs. Worse case scenario is a litter of one. The pup will probable get too big to pass. These are the questions I always ask: Do I love my dog more than anything she can produce? Can I live with myself if she dies? Am I able to hand feed puppies 24/7 if she dies? Good luck with you and your vets decisions. Lynn

YorkyDiva · 09-17-2007, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by POOH & DESTINY

thanks guys for all yall help. Its a big jump to make. And Ill be so upset if I make the wrong one. I love her so much. Shes is like my right hand gurl. Where I go she goes. Shes so playful. But shes so tiny. Her mom was like 10 pounds so i thought she would be a lil bigger. Well she comes in heat next month. If the doctor says she fine to do and she gains at least .5 onces then I might consider it. Thanks guys Ill keep you updated.

If her mother was 10lbs, you can expect problems, big time. That is where people get into problems with breeding the smaller ones. They do not have the smaller ones in the background, so they are going to throw what is in their background. Research the background. If you still want to try it, you can expect to see the vet for a C-section. I don't know what anyone else has said beyond this post of yours, I freaked out when I saw she is 4lbs and her mother was 10lbs.

YorkyDiva · 09-17-2007, 03:50 PM

I should have read first and then posted or NOT, I didn't need to cause everyone else said about the same thing.

POOH & DESTINY · 09-18-2007, 03:50 PM

her dad was a little guy. He is about 5 pounds if that.

09-17-2007, 07:21 AM	#1
POOH & DESTINY Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 100	One Quick Questions Am new to the breeder community and my little girls is 4.8 pounds. I wanted to know how many puppies could she have at her size.. THANKS

09-17-2007, 07:36 AM	#2
Ladyhawk YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,808	The question isn't how many puppies can she have but can she whelp safely. We don't usually breed gals that are under 5 pounds. Measure from her anus to her vulva, it should be 3 man's fingers. Measure from her pelvis bone to pelvis bone (in back), it should be 2 man's fingers. The size of the bitch doesn't always determine the size of the litter. I have a 5 3/4 pound female who just had 2 for her first litter. If the goal is not to make money, size of the litter shouldn't matter but the health of the dam and pups. __________________ Tami

09-17-2007, 09:24 AM	#6
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	I hope all goes well for you at the vet. Keep us updated. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

09-17-2007, 12:40 PM	#8
POOH & DESTINY Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 100	:confused: thanks guys for all yall help. Its a big jump to make. And Ill be so upset if I make the wrong one. I love her so much. Shes is like my right hand gurl. Where I go she goes. Shes so playful. But shes so tiny. Her mom was like 10 pounds so i thought she would be a lil bigger. Well she comes in heat next month. If the doctor says she fine to do and she gains at least .5 onces then I might consider it. Thanks guys Ill keep you updated.

09-17-2007, 03:16 PM	#11
yorkiekist YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: HOT, HOT, HOT AZ Posts: 3,150	breeding small girl I would be very cncerned if her mom is 10 lbs. Do you know how much her sire weighed or the background behind the parents? What about the background of the stud you are going to breed her too? I never breed a female under 5 lbs. Worse case scenario is a litter of one. The pup will probable get too big to pass. These are the questions I always ask: Do I love my dog more than anything she can produce? Can I live with myself if she dies? Am I able to hand feed puppies 24/7 if she dies? Good luck with you and your vets decisions. Lynn

09-17-2007, 07:41 AM	#3
POOH & DESTINY Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 100	I understand that. Thats why I asked. She has a vet visit coming up where they do alot of blood work to make sure she can have puppies and is healthy enough to do so. I never said it was about the money. I was just concerned because she is so tiny. I havent decided if I wanted to breed her. I was justing asking questions.

09-17-2007, 07:44 AM	#4
CO_yorkie_momma My Angels Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorful Colorado Posts: 2,260	She could have as many as 5 puppies. Maybe more, maybe less. You would be surprised at how many pups a yorkie can have. You are doing a good thing making sure all is ok and she will be big enough to welp before you breed her.

09-17-2007, 08:39 AM	#5
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,123	The scary thing is to just have one, it seems they always grow too big. Making this decision to breed needs a lot of thought and consideration. Can you except the losses if they come. Can you afford a c-section if it is needed and can you be off work for up to 2 months if you need to hand raise the puppies??? I wish you the best, and good luck making your decision. Breeding dogs is a commitment, not taken lightly. It sounds like you love your little girl and I bet she loves you too. It is only you that can keep her safe and healthy. Best of Luck to you and your girl in what ever you decide.

09-17-2007, 10:56 AM	#7
Sugar's Mom BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9,248	i have a four and half poundd fgilr and a five pound girl. Sisters. they have each had five puppies in a litter. I had a seven pound bitch that only had one living and one dead puppy.

09-17-2007, 01:04 PM	#9
Miley's mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 647	It wouldn't hurt to reasearch her background a bit , since her mom was a big girl , there is a possibility that she may throw a big one , and her being small .....it might be trouble along the way. Good Luck

09-17-2007, 03:50 PM	#13
YorkyDiva Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TN Posts: 624	I should have read first and then posted or NOT, I didn't need to cause everyone else said about the same thing.

09-18-2007, 03:50 PM	#14
POOH & DESTINY Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 100	her dad was a little guy. He is about 5 pounds if that.