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06-02-2012, 07:25 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker | Puppies A friend of mine had a litter of pups and the vet told her that they could go to their new homes now. They are nine weeks. The mother doesn't pay much attention to them anymore. Why do they have to wait for thirteen weeks to go to new homes? |
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06-02-2012, 09:05 AM | #2 |
Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas
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| Are these Yorkies? When you think "the mother does not pay much attention to them anymore", she may not be nursing them, but she is teaching them pack etiquette and behaviors and cues that enable these babies to interact with other dogs as well as the Alpha human that one day they will make so happy. She of course, must be allowed to remain with the puppies and NOT removed from them. At 12-14 weeks, the mother will really start to push them away from her, "cutting the apron strings" herself, and sending her precious little ones out into the world, well equipped, physically, mentally, and emotionally, to survive and get along in any future "packs" these babies live in. Do not deny these babies this education from their momma....they will pay for it later in life. Last edited by Yorkiemom1; 06-02-2012 at 09:06 AM. |
06-02-2012, 10:11 AM | #3 |
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| The mother will seem to stay away from the pups more because she does not want them to nurse from her. It is painful for her and she needs to start drying up gradually. They need to make sure the pups are getting plenty of nutrition from their puppy food and clean water that should be fresh and available to them at least 4 times a day. They will not see mom so much of a source of food if they are getting their meals and eating as they should. |
06-02-2012, 10:14 AM | #4 |
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| b Leaving with the mom untill 12 weeks is best for the pup and best for the new owner
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06-02-2012, 10:34 AM | #5 |
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| Roxy is 4 and Lucy is 3 - My Cozy still keeps a close eye on them. I can guarantee your fiend's dog is being a good mommy by letting them explore the word while keeping a watchful eye.
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06-02-2012, 12:04 PM | #6 |
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| [QUOTE=MikaTallulah;3936293]Roxy is 4 and Lucy is 3 - My Cozy still keeps a close eye on them. I can guarantee your fiend's dog is being a good mommy by letting them explore the word while keeping a watchful eye.[/QUOTE] They CONTINUE to watch over them....mine do likewise....to remove those babies from their momma before 12 - 14 weeks, is not in THEIR best interest! |
06-02-2012, 01:43 PM | #7 |
YT 1000 Club Member | Yorkiemom1 (and others) are spot on with the recommendation. DO NOT rush the Pup's departure, you'll never regret it.
__________________ Dogs know that you love them, weather you own them or not Mbrs of YT Teapot Club: SNEAKERS since Apr 2011, Ichabod SOON ! RIP my darling Becca. Last edited by SWHouston; 06-02-2012 at 01:44 PM. |
06-02-2012, 01:53 PM | #8 |
YT 1000 Club Member | I'll take this a step farther... If you're getting hassled by the "breeder" to get the Pup out of there, you could offer a little "$" incentive for the additional week or so of Boarding. Letting that Pup acclimate like that, IMHO has a very positive impact on it''s psychological stability. Better socialization skills, and a more stable pet in the long run. Remember, you're going to have ten (hopefully more) years of benefit from this.
__________________ Dogs know that you love them, weather you own them or not Mbrs of YT Teapot Club: SNEAKERS since Apr 2011, Ichabod SOON ! RIP my darling Becca. Last edited by SWHouston; 06-02-2012 at 01:56 PM. |
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