a few questions about my yorkie

[mary345]

ok well i got a yorkie from someone  she is 3 years old and the person i got her from just used her for breeding. Well i took her to the vet got her shots she is healthy and was planning on having her fixed within the  next  couple of months because of a few emergencies and some  money issues i could not do it right away. Anyway she went into heat and got out of the house and my husband found her a few days later I am not home right now i am in another state with my kids because my grandmother is sick we have been looking after her  well he said he found her with a boston terrier or atleast thats what he said the other dog looked like and well they were doing it. My husband is not that great with keeping track of her and she has gotten out of the house alot since then mostly because the other dog seems to just sit and wait for her. I am afraid if she becomes pregnant that she could die trying to give birth to the puppies i don't know how big boston terrier puppies are. My yorkie is a good size she isn't a real small one she weighs about 12 pounds and people actually tell me she is a big yorkie. Anyway I don't know what to do I don't know when i will be back home my grandmother is not doing well and my husband feels awful even though i tell him it isn't his fault can I can afford to get her fixed at the end of next month but will it be too late will they fix a dog that is already pregnant I am going to call our vet on monday I just thought i could ask you all while i wait .

[BluCrystal]

I agree with margot and ginger.  And would like to add that the clinic I work at does a surgery called a c-spay, which involves removal of the uterus without removing the fetuses from the uterus.  This closes off the blood-supply from the removed uterus, and the fetuses simply 'go to sleep'.  However, in our clinic, if a doctor attempts such a surgery and sees movement of the fetuses inside the uterus, we are ethically bound to remove them and allow them a chance to live.  I don't know what other vets do, but maybe this will shed some light on what you may be in for.  By the way, a c-spay does not normally cause any problems for a healthy dog, whether that be a regular c-spay or a delivery of live pups.  However, pups delivered using this method do tend have a high mortality rate due to anesthesia received from the mother during surgery.  It takes them a long time (sometimes an hour) to 'wake up', even with the use of stimulation, heat, and lung-suction, as well as oxygen-therapy.  And sadly, some just don't 'wake up'.  I hope you find this information helpful. - Blu

[Margot49]

Sounds like your Yorkie is more the size of a Silkie but, that is right, if she mated with a Boston, there could definitely be a problem with the head size of the puppies.  Bostons often need C-sections.  
Yes, an abortion can be done but it can be risky to the female as the blood vessels are very large during pregnancy.  Average gestation is 63 days.  Do you happen to know when she got out and the first mating was?  
I agree that your husband should discuss this with a Vet and soon!!!!  Perhaps something can be worked out financially do get this done and now.  If not, you may be looking at the cost of a C-section and more if she is pregnant and has puppies. Add to that, you need to raise the puppies and assume those expenses (Vet checks, wormings, shots, etc.).
I hope you can get this resolved soon.  
Hope your husband will be more vigilant about not letting her get out.  She could get lost, stolen or worse.
The person you got her from (obviously not a reputable breeder, should have had the dog spay before she let her go.  That is *her* responsibility).
Sorry about your grandma and hope she will be better soon.  I'm sure you are worried about her and you don't need to be worrying about this too.
Please tell hubby to give the Vet a call.

[ginger899]

Boston terriers are pretty small dogs (average 10-25 lbs) but of course, bigger than a Yorkie of course. The problem with this is that Boston Terriers have large heads in proportion to their bodies, and rather square faces.

I don't know an awful lot about dog breeding, whelping etc. But my instinct is that the heads of these puppies would be too big for a natural birth.
That isn't to say that your Yorkie wouldn't be able to sustain the pregnancy. But it is highly likely the puppies would have to be delivered by caesarian.
You do need to speak to your vet. Maybe you could do this by telephone?
At a very very early stage of the pregnancy (a few days or so) I am sure she could be spayed, (which would amount to an abortion) if it wouldn't upset you to do this. The vet will be able to advise you. But I would make it sooner rather than later.