Yorkies can give birth to 1-6 puppies at a time. The number of Yorkshire puppies produced in the initial stage will be between 1-3, and the number of Yorkshire puppies produced will increase later. If you want to know how many puppies your Yorkie has given birth to, you can take her to the pet hospital for an ultrasound or X-ray, so that you can see how many babies your Yorkie is pregnant with. It is best to wait 45 days after your Yorkie is pregnant before checking. It’s easier to confirm when it’s time.

How to properly care for a Yorkie during pregnancy:

1. Generally, it can be seen whether the dog is pregnant or not at 20 days. At this time, the dog’s The nipples will become enlarged and ball-shaped, and the hair next to the nipples will fall off, followed by morning sickness and loss of appetite.

2. In the early stages of a dog’s pregnancy, it is actually not suitable to blindly increase the amount of meat, eggs, and milk. Although protein can be supplemented, the fetus cannot absorb it well at this time, which will cause the dog to become obese and lead to difficulty in giving birth. You can add some folic acid.

3. It is suitable to feed carrots, but do not eat them raw (the nutrients are not absorbed). It is best to cut them into fine dices and oil them. It is also suitable for feeding purple and sweet potatoes, cooked broccoli, strawberries, bananas, and apples

4. When dogs have a loss of appetite, soaking in appropriate amounts of probiotics in water can help them digest their food and whet their appetite.

5. Take more walks during the labor period (40-60 days) to avoid dystocia. At this time, be careful not to let the dog go down the stairs or jump from high places. Avoid when going out. Fighting with other dogs and vigorous exercise.