I can answer any questions regarding breeding, potty training, grooming and general health questions. I can tell you what to look for when purchasing a Yorkie to ensure you buy the pet you desire.
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Experience in the area: I have been breeding Yorkshire Terriers for over 20 years. I have had experience with c-sections, how to revive dead puppies, handling birthing complications and what you should and should not do when breeding. Publications: I have written a book entitled "Yorkshire Terriers - A Common Sense Guide To Breeding and Everything Else". The book is available on my website, www.petremembrances.com/Yorkie%20Advise.html as a downloadable PDF
Education/Credentials: My experience with breeding Yorkshire Terriers and having them as pets for over 20 years has taught me a lot. The mistakes I have made can be put to good use because I can pass the information on to others and help them not to make the same mistakes.
Expert: Melinda Date: 6/18/2008 Subject: MY YORKiE hAS hER PERiOd
Question Dear Melinda,
Um.. My Yorkie has her period and i would like to know is how long is the menstruation cycle and when can she have her babies.
Answer Arianna,
Their periods last for three weeks. The first week she will bleed bright red blood, the second it will become a milky pinkish color and the third she will stop having discharge but her pee pee will be swollen. If this is her first heat and she is not yet a year old then you cannot breed her until she has reached the age of one. Day 7 to day 13 of her heat cycle (week two) is when she can get pregnant.
When you do decide to breed her keep in mind that you cannot breed her with a male that is larger or the same size as her. The optimum ratio is usually a 2.5 to 3 pound male to a 5 to 6 pound female. I urge you to read as much of the posts on this website as you can so that if and when you decide to breed her you know what you should and should not do. Knowing ahead of time what to do can mean the difference between having a healthy mother and puppies to the mother, puppies or both dying in childbirth.
