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amanda350 · 11-18-2005, 06:03 AM

For everyone that has issues with Yorkies going home to early, I just wanted to say in my defense and for other people in my area who love and want to own Yorkies.. Here are all the ads in our local paper for Yorkies, very few are over 6wks.

YORKIESAKC, males, 6 weeks, $500. AKC champion-sired males, 7-13 weeks, no kennels, $900-$1100

YORKIE PUPSAKC, wormed, shots, small to medium size, males & females, starter kit included, great puppies. $700 (This is where I am getting Maddie although they do not tell the age they are 6wks)

YORKSHIRE TERRIERCKC registered female, 6 weeks old, vet checked and wormed $500 Cash. Mother on site

YORKSHIRE TERRIERS6 wks old, from family home, 2 females, CKC reg, $1000/ea.

YORKSHIRE TERRIERSCKC, Toy size, tails & dew claws cut, first shots, vet checked, males $800, females $1000

YORKSHIRE TERRIERSCKC, male, 12wks, black/tan, blue/gold, 3-7 lbs, $500-$600

YORKSHIRE TERRIERSCKC, toys, groomed, 9-11 weeks, heavy coats, $500 to $600 c

These are not all the ads, but they just came out today. Prices are not bad for the last two and they are older but I do not like CKC

YorkieRose · 11-18-2005, 06:10 AM

Obviously, it is not against the law to sell at 6 weeks in Tenn. It is illegal in Md and VA...not sure here in Florida.
You might start a petition to change the law...alot of show breeders would sign..and no doubt vets, Humane Soc. etc

BamaFan121s · 11-18-2005, 06:16 AM

Illegal ?!?!?

YorkieRose · 11-18-2005, 06:32 AM

Yes, it is a state law in Md and VA...no, selling of dogs/cats under the age of 8 weeks. The Washington Post has a disclaimer in the heading to state this..so anyone looking to advertize a pup under 6 weeks will not be able to do so in the newspaper...also a breeder will be fined if a buyer reports them..state law.

YorkieRini · 11-18-2005, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRose

Yes, it is a state law in Md and VA...no, selling of dogs/cats under the age of 8 weeks. The Washington Post has a disclaimer in the heading to state this..so anyone looking to advertize a pup under 6 weeks will not be able to do so in the newspaper...also a breeder will be fined if a buyer reports them..state law.

Also when shipping, it's required the pups be 8 wks or older or something like that.

flyorkies · 11-18-2005, 06:39 AM

i think it is illigal in florida i know you can get a health certificate at 8 weeks no earlier and its law if you sell dogs they have to come with a health certificate. so 6 weeks is too young maybe the news paper misprinted them or maybe they put the ad in the paper early so the pups are bought by 8 weeks. hopefully they arent serious.

LuvMyDivaGirls · 11-18-2005, 06:40 AM

Is this a new law by chance? I have lived in VA my whole life and just heard of this! How bad is that?

I also notice in our local papers and online classifieds that there are several pups going for 6 weeks and all.. is it only on certain breeds or all of them?

I ask if its a new law also cause Daphne will be 4 in Jan. and we got her when she was 6 weeks old! (back in 2002)

Thorsmomma · 11-18-2005, 07:30 AM

Amanda,
Why don't you like the CKC? What is wrong with them?

sneri13 · 11-18-2005, 07:33 AM

I am hoping that maybe they are just advertising the current age of 6 weeks and doesn't necessarily mean they will let them go at 6 weeks.

sylvan · 11-18-2005, 10:31 AM

Just because a lot of people are doing it doesn't mean that it's right. Many studies and just experiences in general have shown that pups kept with the litter until 10-12 weeks have much more well developed social skills and are less prone to behavior problems in the future. Caring breeders don't mind a few more weeks with pups underfoot to insure a bright future for them.

chachi · 11-18-2005, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sylvan

Just because a lot of people are doing it doesn't mean that it's right. Many studies and just experiences in general have shown that pups kept with the litter until 10-12 weeks have much more well developed social skills and are less prone to behavior problems in the future. Caring breeders don't mind a few more weeks with pups underfoot to insure a bright future for them.

I agree and My male who was 6 weeks old got sick which is something common you hear of happening to these ones who go to their new homes too early.

cajungal · 11-19-2005, 08:45 AM

There has not been an ad in my local paper for the last 2 months for yorkie. We have been checking every single day.

PlatinumYorkies · 11-19-2005, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRose

Yes, it is a state law in Md and VA...no, selling of dogs/cats under the age of 8 weeks. The Washington Post has a disclaimer in the heading to state this..so anyone looking to advertize a pup under 6 weeks will not be able to do so in the newspaper...also a breeder will be fined if a buyer reports them..state law.

That is on thing I love about MD, the animal protective law's are getting much stronger here.

lookin4luv · 11-19-2005, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by sylvan

Just because a lot of people are doing it doesn't mean that it's right. Many studies and just experiences in general have shown that pups kept with the litter until 10-12 weeks have much more well developed social skills and are less prone to behavior problems in the future. Caring breeders don't mind a few more weeks with pups underfoot to insure a bright future for them.

No doubt my breeder said she would not allow him to come home with me until he was 12 weeks, she said she was happy to have him, and wanted him to be strong, well socialized and healthy. Now I had to wait five weeks, and it thought I was going to go crazy, i begged i pleaded.

She was very nice, and always told me if I really wanted him, I would wait until HE was ready. Sometimes, there are reasons to get them sooner. My girlfriend got a puppy at 4 weeks, because his mama died. But the little fella had all kinds of problems. I am so glad I waited, as soon as we got Obie, I took him to the vet. The vet was so impressed by his care. So i was thankful! i will never breed him. I signed a contract stating I could not get his AKC papers until he was neutered. I knew this, and I also knew I would never breed. So this was no problem. She does a great job, and she did keep one of the litter pups for breeding, but she has been doing this for 17 years. Even as a hobby, I couldn't imagine. I watched a video, and oh my.

I am a big fan, and if I ever think about getting another one, I will get him from a breeder!

Ricki · 11-20-2005, 05:04 AM

I am horrified by any breeder that would let a pup go at that age. I insist on keeping my pups with mom and siblings for 12 weeks, and here are the reasons.
#1 Between the 8th and 12th week are one of the most important times in a pups life. This is when he learns socialization from the litter and mom such as acceptable biting, playing etc.
#2 The breeder knows a lot more about the health of the pup by the time they are 12 weeks old and also about the pups personality so they can be honest with the new buyer.
I do not even start feeding puppy food mush to my pups until 4 weeks old. I do not take them from mom and let her feed them also until she turns them down. I have had mothers still feed pups on and off until 8 weeks.
I would never trust a breeder or buy from a breeder that let Yorkie pups go any earlier than 12 weeks. Ricki

11-18-2005, 06:32 AM	#4
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	illegal Yes, it is a state law in Md and VA...no, selling of dogs/cats under the age of 8 weeks. The Washington Post has a disclaimer in the heading to state this..so anyone looking to advertize a pup under 6 weeks will not be able to do so in the newspaper...also a breeder will be fined if a buyer reports them..state law.

11-18-2005, 06:40 AM	#7
LuvMyDivaGirls YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 303	Is this a new law by chance? I have lived in VA my whole life and just heard of this! How bad is that? I also notice in our local papers and online classifieds that there are several pups going for 6 weeks and all.. is it only on certain breeds or all of them? I ask if its a new law also cause Daphne will be 4 in Jan. and we got her when she was 6 weeks old! (back in 2002) __________________ ~Daphne & Taylah's Mama~ ~The Girls Photo Albums~ Daphne's Dogster Taylah's Dogster

11-18-2005, 07:30 AM	#8
Thorsmomma I Love Thor Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,177 Blog Entries: 1	Amanda, Why don't you like the CKC? What is wrong with them? __________________ Hannah & Thor & Harry The boys on DOGSTER

11-18-2005, 07:33 AM	#9
sneri13 Luv My Spoiled Babies Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,065	I am hoping that maybe they are just advertising the current age of 6 weeks and doesn't necessarily mean they will let them go at 6 weeks. __________________ Susan Mac Mellie & Manny Until we meet again at Rainbow Bridge

11-20-2005, 05:04 AM	#15
Ricki Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South Haven MI Posts: 105 Blog Entries: 1	I am amazed and horrified! I am horrified by any breeder that would let a pup go at that age. I insist on keeping my pups with mom and siblings for 12 weeks, and here are the reasons. #1 Between the 8th and 12th week are one of the most important times in a pups life. This is when he learns socialization from the litter and mom such as acceptable biting, playing etc. #2 The breeder knows a lot more about the health of the pup by the time they are 12 weeks old and also about the pups personality so they can be honest with the new buyer. I do not even start feeding puppy food mush to my pups until 4 weeks old. I do not take them from mom and let her feed them also until she turns them down. I have had mothers still feed pups on and off until 8 weeks. I would never trust a breeder or buy from a breeder that let Yorkie pups go any earlier than 12 weeks. Ricki

11-18-2005, 06:03 AM	#1
amanda350 No Longer A Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 986	Ads for Yorkies in my local paper! For everyone that has issues with Yorkies going home to early, I just wanted to say in my defense and for other people in my area who love and want to own Yorkies.. Here are all the ads in our local paper for Yorkies, very few are over 6wks. YORKIESAKC, males, 6 weeks, $500. AKC champion-sired males, 7-13 weeks, no kennels, $900-$1100 YORKIE PUPSAKC, wormed, shots, small to medium size, males & females, starter kit included, great puppies. $700 (This is where I am getting Maddie although they do not tell the age they are 6wks) YORKSHIRE TERRIERCKC registered female, 6 weeks old, vet checked and wormed $500 Cash. Mother on site YORKSHIRE TERRIERS6 wks old, from family home, 2 females, CKC reg, $1000/ea. YORKSHIRE TERRIERSCKC, Toy size, tails & dew claws cut, first shots, vet checked, males $800, females $1000 YORKSHIRE TERRIERSCKC, male, 12wks, black/tan, blue/gold, 3-7 lbs, $500-$600 YORKSHIRE TERRIERSCKC, toys, groomed, 9-11 weeks, heavy coats, $500 to $600 c These are not all the ads, but they just came out today. Prices are not bad for the last two and they are older but I do not like CKC

11-18-2005, 06:10 AM	#2
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	ads Obviously, it is not against the law to sell at 6 weeks in Tenn. It is illegal in Md and VA...not sure here in Florida. You might start a petition to change the law...alot of show breeders would sign..and no doubt vets, Humane Soc. etc

11-18-2005, 06:16 AM	#3
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	Illegal ?!?!?

11-18-2005, 06:39 AM	#6
flyorkies Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: florida Posts: 177	i think it is illigal in florida i know you can get a health certificate at 8 weeks no earlier and its law if you sell dogs they have to come with a health certificate. so 6 weeks is too young maybe the news paper misprinted them or maybe they put the ad in the paper early so the pups are bought by 8 weeks. hopefully they arent serious.

11-18-2005, 10:31 AM	#10
sylvan YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 2,484	Just because a lot of people are doing it doesn't mean that it's right. Many studies and just experiences in general have shown that pups kept with the litter until 10-12 weeks have much more well developed social skills and are less prone to behavior problems in the future. Caring breeders don't mind a few more weeks with pups underfoot to insure a bright future for them.

11-19-2005, 08:45 AM	#12
cajungal YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schriever, Louisiana Posts: 404	There has not been an ad in my local paper for the last 2 months for yorkie. We have been checking every single day.