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Old 03-25-2008, 08:39 AM   #1
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I found a breeder who is on the Akc webpage who has puppies available soon. I believe she is releasing them at 8 weeks. I have read in a lot of breeder books this is a no-no. Especially since yorkies are soo small. I want to purchase her pup but I would rather take her home at 11 or 12 weeks. How do I get around this? Thanks..
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have you spoken to the breeder about this? It is worth a shot maybe they will be willing to keep your pup with the mother a little lomger.
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I found a breeder who is on the Akc webpage who has puppies available soon. I believe she is releasing them at 8 weeks. I have read in a lot of breeder books this is a no-no. Especially since yorkies are soo small. I want to purchase her pup but I would rather take her home at 11 or 12 weeks. How do I get around this? Thanks..
I think it depends on which state your in, because it seems that there are different guidlines per state. However, Im in Cali and we got Meka at 9 wks. She was very healthy and well socialized... But, if your wanting one at 11/12 wks... why not just contact the breeder and express that to her/him...Shouldnt be a problem
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I think it depends on each puppy individually. My said the two big males in Cozy's litter could go to new homes at 8 weeks. Smaller male at 10 weeks. I am keeping the females myself. The smallest puppy is 2 pounds 3 oz. at 6 weeks and I'm keeping her. The largest puppy is 3 pounds presently. The three males are going to homes were people are home almost 24/7 so they will be watched closely. Plus they will still be close by so they can visit and come back if they pups are not adapting well. They are all eating like little pigs.

I got my golden when he was 6 weeks. He was part of a large litter and a good eater and very healthy. But others in his litter were held my the breeder for longer.
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I agree with everyone else, it doesn't hurt asking the breeder to keep the puppy a couple more weeks.

I brought both A.J home at 8 weeks and KaCee home at 9 weeks.
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I got my first one a day shy of 7 weeks, I've never had any problems out of her, she housebroke very quickly, very well socialized, and never was a biter or chewer..are you going to be home with it all the time?
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I got my first one a day shy of 7 weeks, I've never had any problems out of her, she housebroke very quickly, very well socialized, and never was a biter or chewer..are you going to be home with it all the time?
Like everyone else said..it depends on the dog. But as a MAJORITY, most reputable breeders keep their puppies until they are 10-12 weeks for socialization purposes. I think 8 weeks is a lot better than 6, but why not keep the baby with it's mommy for a couple more weeks?
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The Yorkshire Terrier Club of America is the parent club for this breed and sets the standard and ethical guidelines for Yorkie Breeders. They mandate that a Yorkie puppy should not leave the breeder until a minimum of 12 weeks of age. If a breeder is breaking that ethical rule, they are most likely breaking other rules as well. I will NOT buy from a breeder that lets puppies go before 12 weeks...reputable breeders keep them that long.

The period from 3-12 weeks is a critical imprinting and socialization period for the puppy. During this time, it learns to basically be a dog from its mother and littermates. It learns bite inhibition from 8-12 weeks as well. The breeder should be working to socialize the puppy as well during this time and potty training should be started. At about 8 weeks is a critical time for the puppy..if they are exposed to a negative experience they may be afraid of that experience for life....but to the degree depends on the individual puppy. The dog was actually studied thorougly during this imprinting/socialization period so a lot is known about critical time periods.

Also, before 12 weeks, the puppy has a much higher risk for hypoglycemia. The puppy might be eating fine at the breeders but the stress of changing environments often causes puppies not to eat at first. Hypoglycemia can be very serious and even fatal if signs aren't recognized and blood sugar raised soon enough. It's really hard to know what you are getting in an 8 week old puppy too...it's hard to estimate looks, size, petsonality, etc with a pup that young. It's really too early to do a Bile Acid Test at that age too...12 weeks would be better, and that's a test you definitely don't want to skip, especially with a breeder already breaking an ethical rule (they may not be health screening their dogs). Yorkies are 36 times more likely to have a liver shunt than all other breeds combined so all yorkie puppies should be BAT to make sure they don't have a shunt.

I highly recommend checking out www.ytca.org and reading. There is a breeder referral list there as well. These breeders should be following the code of conduct.
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I would ask the breeder if the puppy can stay longer. Anyway, if they refuse, I would reconsider getting a pup from them, because a good breeder wouldn't release the yorkie at 8 weeks.
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The Yorkshire Terrier Club of America is the parent club for this breed and sets the standard and ethical guidelines for Yorkie Breeders. They mandate that a Yorkie puppy should not leave the breeder until a minimum of 12 weeks of age. If a breeder is breaking that ethical rule, they are most likely breaking other rules as well. I will NOT buy from a breeder that lets puppies go before 12 weeks...reputable breeders keep them that long.

The period from 3-12 weeks is a critical imprinting and socialization period for the puppy. During this time, it learns to basically be a dog from its mother and littermates. It learns bite inhibition from 8-12 weeks as well. The breeder should be working to socialize the puppy as well during this time and potty training should be started. At about 8 weeks is a critical time for the puppy..if they are exposed to a negative experience they may be afraid of that experience for life....but to the degree depends on the individual puppy. The dog was actually studied thorougly during this imprinting/socialization period so a lot is known about critical time periods.

Also, before 12 weeks, the puppy has a much higher risk for hypoglycemia. The puppy might be eating fine at the breeders but the stress of changing environments often causes puppies not to eat at first. Hypoglycemia can be very serious and even fatal if signs aren't recognized and blood sugar raised soon enough. It's really hard to know what you are getting in an 8 week old puppy too...it's hard to estimate looks, size, petsonality, etc with a pup that young. It's really too early to do a Bile Acid Test at that age too...12 weeks would be better, and that's a test you definitely don't want to skip, especially with a breeder already breaking an ethical rule (they may not be health screening their dogs). Yorkies are 36 times more likely to have a liver shunt than all other breeds combined so all yorkie puppies should be BAT to make sure they don't have a shunt.

I highly recommend checking out www.ytca.org and reading. There is a breeder referral list there as well. These breeders should be following the code of conduct.

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According to the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, which is part of the AKC, a member must abide by these rules of conduct.

8) All puppies leaving the breeders possession will be a minimum of twelve (12) weeks of age to facilitate adequate socialization as well as appropriate emotional and temperament development through interaction with siblings, dam and other dogs.

It doesn't matter how much anecdotal evidence you receive; studies have proven it should be a minimum of 12 weeks for the Yorkshire terrier.

Any breeder that breaks one of the rules is probably breaking others as well. To me this is a huge red flag, and no reputable breeder will do it. I cannot understand why people who purportedly love this breed will buy from unethical breeders.

I realize many people on YT bought their puppies before they were aware of the qualities to look for in an ethical breeder, but one of the main purposes of YT should be to help better the breed. Please report her to the AKC, unless we all take responsibility for reporting bad breeding, it will continue. For further information see:
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According to the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, which is part of the AKC, a member must abide by these rules of conduct.

8) All puppies leaving the breeders possession will be a minimum of twelve (12) weeks of age to facilitate adequate socialization as well as appropriate emotional and temperament development through interaction with siblings, dam and other dogs.

It doesn't matter how much anecdotal evidence you receive; studies have proven it should be a minimum of 12 weeks for the Yorkshire terrier.

Any breeder that breaks one of the rules is probably breaking others as well. To me this is a huge red flag, and no reputable breeder will do it. I cannot understand why people who purportedly love this breed will buy from unethical breeders.

I realize many people on YT bought their puppies before they were aware of the qualities to look for in an ethical breeder, but one of the main purposes of YT should be to help better the breed. Please report her to the AKC, unless we all take responsibility for reporting bad breeding, it will continue. For further information see:
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report her for what???? This is the age they like them to go..down here, they can go at 6 weeks...
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report her for what???? This is the age they like them to go..down here, they can go at 6 weeks...
Just because it's allowed doesn't make it right...
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Just because it's allowed doesn't make it right...
Right or wrong, everyone has an opinion..myself, I have found they do better when you get them young..And if it's allowed(each state is different), then it should be up to the breeder at which age to let them go..what I was saying, is report them for what? If it's in a state that doesn't allow letting them go before 12 weeks, then she has a case, but, if it's like it is here now, there is nothing that can be done about it
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I got mine at 6 and 8 weeks and while I didnt really have any problems except one of them getting diahrea I would never get another one before 10-12 weeks. They go through an important socialization process durin that time with the mother that my dogs missed out on and may explain a couple of their behavior problems
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You could always ask the breeder if you could put her on hold, and just say that you will pick her up when she turns 12 weeks. Like everyone else, I guess what I'm saying is to talk to the breeder about it. But I don't know because I have never been in this situation.
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