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ShannonM · 09-28-2009, 01:03 PM

My female just birthed her second litter today. Her first litter was 3 puppies, with one stillborn. This litter was five puppies with one stillborn. Is it normal for her to have so many? And to have a stillborn each time?

bjh · 09-28-2009, 01:13 PM

Welcome to Yorkie Talk and congratulations on your new litter. The number of puppies in a litter can greatly vary from litter to litter but the number of pups your momma had sounds about normal. Usually, from my experience, the first litter is usually a little smaller than the following litters. As for having a still born, that really just depends on how hard a time the momma is having delivering the puppies. A large puppy or prolonged labor will increase the chances of a stillborn. How big is the momma?

Yorkie Talk also has a great breeders section where most people post questions pertaining to breeding.

ShannonM · 09-28-2009, 01:18 PM

Mommy is about 4 pounds (when not pregnant) and daddy is about 4 pounds. I knew she was much bigger this time than last, but I didn't expect her to have so many puppies.

bjh · 09-28-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ShannonM

Mommy is about 4 pounds (when not pregnant) and daddy is about 4 pounds. I knew she was much bigger this time than last, but I didn't expect her to have so many puppies.

I think the size of your mom could have something to do with having a stillborn. Most breeders do not breed females under 5 pounds because it is risky. With the small females there are concerns with crowding in the womb and that can cause a puppy to die before birth. Also, it is harder for the tiny females to deliver and the labor is often longer because some of them have a harder time pushing out the pups. I pray your momma and her remaining pups do well.

ShannonM · 09-28-2009, 01:43 PM

Thanks for the help and reassurance. It has been about 4 hours since the birth of the last pup and Mommy and 4 living babies are doing well.

carmen in nj · 09-28-2009, 02:00 PM

Congratulations on your litter and sorry for your loss, I really did not know how many people breed girls under 5 pounds.. My son kept telling me how risky it would be for my Prada and she was 5.5 pounds so I had her spayed,at 6 months thinking she was going to stay that weight... she is now a wooping 6.5 pounds, which for me is not that much more...LOL Now I am breeding my silky girl she weights 8.9 pounds and I am still nervous..

best of luck with mom and babies... post pictures in the nursery when you can so we can meet your babies..
hugs,
CArmen in nj

09-28-2009, 01:03 PM	#1
ShannonM YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Benton, KY, USA Posts: 3	Birthing Puppies My female just birthed her second litter today. Her first litter was 3 puppies, with one stillborn. This litter was five puppies with one stillborn. Is it normal for her to have so many? And to have a stillborn each time?

09-28-2009, 02:00 PM	#6
carmen in nj Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hopatcong, NJ, USA Posts: 4,615 Blog Entries: 74	Congratulations on your litter and sorry for your loss, I really did not know how many people breed girls under 5 pounds.. My son kept telling me how risky it would be for my Prada and she was 5.5 pounds so I had her spayed,at 6 months thinking she was going to stay that weight... she is now a wooping 6.5 pounds, which for me is not that much more...LOL Now I am breeding my silky girl she weights 8.9 pounds and I am still nervous.. best of luck with mom and babies... post pictures in the nursery when you can so we can meet your babies.. hugs, CArmen in nj __________________ My Etsy shop is OPEN... Carmen in nj

09-28-2009, 01:13 PM	#2
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	Welcome to Yorkie Talk and congratulations on your new litter. The number of puppies in a litter can greatly vary from litter to litter but the number of pups your momma had sounds about normal. Usually, from my experience, the first litter is usually a little smaller than the following litters. As for having a still born, that really just depends on how hard a time the momma is having delivering the puppies. A large puppy or prolonged labor will increase the chances of a stillborn. How big is the momma? Yorkie Talk also has a great breeders section where most people post questions pertaining to breeding.

09-28-2009, 01:18 PM	#3
ShannonM YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Benton, KY, USA Posts: 3	Mommy is about 4 pounds (when not pregnant) and daddy is about 4 pounds. I knew she was much bigger this time than last, but I didn't expect her to have so many puppies.

09-28-2009, 01:43 PM	#5
ShannonM YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Benton, KY, USA Posts: 3	Thanks for the help and reassurance. It has been about 4 hours since the birth of the last pup and Mommy and 4 living babies are doing well.