The Yorkshire Terrier is one of the most popular breeds of small decorative dogs for home keeping. It was withdrawn only at the end of the 19th century, but nevertheless spread around the world. We have it appeared in the 70s of last century.
The popularity of the dog is probably related to her good natured and cheerful temperament, modest size, allowing her to take her with her on any trips, as well as extremely little trouble associated with caring for her.
If you keep or are just going to start this cute creature, you may be interested in how many puppies are born from yorks and how the births are proceeding. These questions will be answered below.
How many puppies give birth to yorkies?
The process of childbirth in Yorkies is quite fast. Each puppy comes out about 30 minutes after the previous one. This time is necessary for the mother to manage the offspring - to release from the shell, to bite the umbilical cord and lick it. You can help her in this, especially if it's the first birth.
And yet, how many miniature puppies are born? It is difficult to call them prolific. Usually only one pair of puppies are born at a time. Sometimes their number is 4-5. There are cases when 10 or more puppies were born simultaneously, but this happens very rarely.
How to help yorku in childbirth?
The first signs of an early delivery are abdominal depression and the appearance of colostrum when pressing on the nipple. On the day of childbirth the dog becomes restless, it hides in the corner and breathes heavily, whimpering.
You should already have a box with a clean diaper for the birth of puppies. However, do not insist that a york constantly sit in it - the movements are useful for the woman in labor.
If there are attempts, the female will lie on its side and push the offspring. Then she gnaws through the shell, flushes out every puppy and gnaws at his umbilical cord. If you see that she copes with everything herself, there is no need to help. You can only help the puppy find the mother's nipple when it is licked.