How many puppies can a Yorkshire Terrier have?
The Yorkshire Terrier is a very popular small dog, perhaps for that reason
many people who already have one consider having children. Remember that the
pregnancy of a dog should be well thought out, but we'll talk about that
later.
The number of offspring will depend directly on the age and size of the
parents. For this reason, if the mother of the future puppies is a first
time (second or third heat) and small in size, we can expect between 2 and 3
puppies. Older or more experienced mothers can have up to 5 or 6
young.
How many pups can a Yorkshire terrier have?
The average number of puppies that a Yorkshire Terrier can have is around
3 puppies, although depending on the age of the dog it can vary. Sometimes
they can have up to 8 small yorkshire, it will depend on the particular
case.
New mothers who have their cubs in their second or third heat usually have
a lower number of puppies than those who have already given birth or have
gone through several heat.
The number of pups is also determined by the male's sperm . The more
mature ones will fertilize a greater number of ovules than those younger
specimens.
Details to be considered
To begin with, it is essential to understand some fundamental details
about the parents to avoid complications in childbirth or future
illnesses:
- Avoid inbreeding : It is very important that you understand that mating genetically related animals increases the probability of the offspring being affected by recessive traits that cause genetic deterioration of the offspring. That implies the appearance of mutations, diseases and other health problems.
- Healthy specimens : Obviously you should never raise a Yorkshire terrier that suffers from any serious degenerative or health problem. Genetic problems that can be passed on to puppies should be avoided at all costs. The best known are osteoarthritis and dysplasia.
- Physical defects : Before thinking about raising our dog, we must be sure that it does not suffer any type of physical defect. It is not an aesthetic issue, on the contrary, a poorly formed jaw can be inherited and harm the future development of the puppy, for example. Physical defects may or may not be transmitted, but if it occurred with a greater intensity than that of its parent, it would be a serious problem that should be treated with expensive surgery. Think about it.
- Male size : Being very clear about the size of the male is essential to prevent problems in the delivery of the bitch. We must choose a male smaller than the female so that the puppies are not excessively large and can get stuck in the uterus.
- Problems in childbirth : If we do not respect the size of the male (and even if this is the case), problems can arise that can lead to the death of the puppies or the mother. Find out about all the birth problems that may arise and prepare to act or call the vet.
- Responsibility of the puppies : If you are determined to raise your Yorkshire Terrier you must be very aware that you are (together with the other owner) responsible for the life of these animals. You cannot abandon them or offer them poor care, or give them away to someone who will not take good care of them. Remember that there are millions of abandoned Yorkshire terriers around the world, if you are not going to be able to take care of them all, if there is a problem, then do not look for offspring.
- Puppy care : Puppies can be rejected by the mother, be born sick, or develop problems if they are not fed properly. You must be sure that you can accommodate all requests for food if it occurs. Discover in vet.alnwaeer.com the care of newborn puppies .
- Yorkshire terrier puppies: Unlike other breeds, Yorkshire terrier puppies are especially delicate. Poor grooming can lead to the loss of some puppies.
- Financial solvency : You must prepare for the possible appearance of a large litter or medical complications. Remember that veterinarians are expensive as well as food or artificial formula. It is very important that you consider this before starting a litter of small Yorkshire terriers.
The pregnancy
Remember that due to the number of problems related to pregnancy and the large number of abandonments of this breed around the world, it is not recommended to breed a Yorkshire Terrier.
However, if you have already found the perfect partner for your
Yorkshire Terrier and have decided to continue with this gestation
process, I recommend you follow our article on the pregnancy of the
bitch week by week so that you are clear about what you are going to
find at all times and how to act .
Pregnancy and childbirth are very special moments but they must be
treated responsibly. Also learn about newborn puppy resuscitation .