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12-27-2012, 08:13 AM | #16 | |
My Princess Poppy Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: England
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Yes when you buy a Puppy its always best to take it for a check up within 48 hours. This is for a health check up and if you didn't get it from a breeder then I would advise booking your Puppy in now for one just to be on the safe side and you can find out how much your pup weighs too. Every dog should have at least some sort of pet insurance as they can be quite expensive if god forbid something should happen. Sadly things do happen so its always best to be prepared. I find that Petplan is the best but u might want to shop around It is advised puppies should stay with there mother till they are 12 weeks old to help with socializing, potty training and the mother helps them learn not to bite. You might have to work a little harder now to teach the puppy this, but it sounds like you are willing to give this little guy your all I think if you put in some hard work you can train your children and your puppy to all work together. No matter what puppy you have in your house some amount of hard work will be going into this puppy. You always have Yorkie Talk to help this site is amazing! Not the best idea to buy from a shop but you was not to know... i'm sure u will read a lot on this site about it and you will learn. I don't think many people do know when they buy there first Yorkie about the dangers of pet shops and BYB... I know I didn't! Good luck with your Puppy xxx
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12-27-2012, 08:20 AM | #17 |
T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England
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| Two of my dogs were 8 weeks old when I got them. One weighed 2.2 lbs and the other 2.6. The 2.2 lb dog grew up to weigh 6.5 lbs and the 2.6 lb dog weighs 9.5 lbs. My 10 week old weighed 3 lbs and he's 10.5 lbs as an adult. My guess is a 1 lb yorkie at 8 weeks old will be under 10 lbs as an adult. Despite two of my dogs puppy mill beginnings, they are 12 years old now and wonderful dogs. One is very healthy with some minor old age issues but the other has had many problems due to poor breeding. If you are not up for the potential long term costs of this breed, I would look into pet insurance.
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12-27-2012, 10:09 AM | #18 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | First welcome to YT - you have been given a lot of great advice! You and your wife can MAKE this work. An Xpen/play pen for your pup will help immensely with housebreaking and also provide a safe spot for the pup to be in. You can put his bed in there as well as some toys and his peepad (if you are training him to go on Peepads. Your most immediate concern is to make sure you know the signs of hypoglycemia particularly as he is quite light right now at 1lb and he is very young. They are posted here in our library Secondly puppies can get exhausted -over tired quite easily - so limit play time with the children to short bursts of time 5-10 minutes at a stretch. Exhaustion can bring on low blood sugar. I will also recommend Pet Insurance - get it now - and look for plans that cover genetic defects. Trupanion here in Canada is the only carrier that does. Health of Yorkies - well they do have some health problems the breed is known for. And it is standard practice to have your vet check out your pup within 48-72 hrs - a full wellness exam. Make sure the vet assesses for LP - Luxating Patella. roughly means "loose" kneecaps. They are graded from mild ie No1 - Severe No4. Again the more severe LP's usually require surgery to fix. What I would recommend is at 16wks you get a Bile Acids Test done - s/f = BATS. This is a specific blood test that shows how well the liver is functioning. Yorkies have a pretty high incident rate for something called Liver Shunt. Untreated this is a life threatening condition. It reguires surgery to correct an extra-hepatic shunt. There are many usefull articles here and in the library; some that as a new Yorkie owner you might find educational. Immunizations or Vaccination Protocol is particularly pertinent right now. I wish you and your family much luck with your new puppy - I know you will find the joy of being owned by a Yorkie!
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12-27-2012, 12:47 PM | #19 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire
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| I have a 1 & 3 year old nephews, they are really pretty good with my fur babies, granted they are a bit bigger, but my little guy is 7lbs full grown, he's pretty small with little itty bitty bones. I teach the children all the time how to respect and behave around the dogs. Not to pick them up, not to yell in their faces, not to throw things at them, step on them, etc.... its a job to be on top of them but it's beginning to be worth it because the dogs are starting to like them and allow them to pet them nicely, take treats from them. I teach the kids to make the dogs tail wag, and when the dogs tail is not wagging (ie - tucked between his legs) that they made the dogs sad. My 3 year old nephew is sooo sensitive and this seems to work for him, he hates thinking he made the dogs (or anyone for that matter) sad! It can be done. Best of luck and just make sure you protect every living thing in your house.
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12-27-2012, 01:00 PM | #20 |
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| veteranarian now!, xpen or playpen, bell. Absolutely great ideas you must do! Many states have puppy lemon laws in case the puppy is unhealthy, but some have short time limits so please get him checked for both of your sakes. He will also need more shots etc and you need to know when those will be due. Your kids are old enough to understand, so be strict with them and you will all be happy. |
12-27-2012, 01:51 PM | #21 |
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| We had tiny little poms when we were raising our children (under 5 lbs full grown) and we now have tiny yorkies with young grand children. It is entirely possible. You have been given lots of great advice. If you haven't room for an xpen a baby playpen works great also. Congrats and good luck with your precious little puppy.
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12-27-2012, 02:10 PM | #22 |
Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland
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| You've been given great advice so I won't repeat, but I wanted to give you a size estimate if possible. They often say to guess, to double the 12 week weight. Jackson was 6lbs at 12 weeks old and is now 4yrs old and 16lbs. He kept growing and growing! He is a very sturdy boy and obviously still needs to be watched carefully, but has grown up with a now-almost 5 year old and almost-9year old and has done very well.
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12-27-2012, 03:52 PM | #23 |
Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida
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| Welcome to Yorkie Talk ! Some of us members have been around for a long time and often our advice over laps and repeats. You have gotten some excellent advice already. I will try not to repeat I do suggest that you get some good books about training. I train puppies and toy dogs so to me it is my 'soap box'. Some good books are : 1000 Best Dog Training Secrets by Robyn Achey and Bill Gorton, Dog Perfect by Sarah Hodgson, and Dog Dilemmas by Gary R. Sampson DVM. And I want to also advise that you find the best Vet in your area, one that has a lot of small breed dogs in her/ his practice. All dogs need preventive meds for fleas, worms, and heart worms, and shots to stay healthy. I believe good food is important too, go on line and compare foods and talk to your Vet. Best Wishes and congrats.
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12-27-2012, 05:56 PM | #24 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: ada mn usa
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| Everyone here has given wonderful advice...just going to throw my two cents in also...I currently have a 3.5 yorkie that I got as a puppy and a 6.5 lb adult. My boyfriend has a 3 year old boy and a 5 year old boy...neither which had been around tiny pups. The pen suggestion was awesome! I NEVER leave Ruby and Rosie unsupervised around the boys if they aren't in their pen. The boys have been taught that the pen is ruby and rose's safe place and they are not to pick them up or bother them with out my permission when they are in the pen. The boys are not allowed to play chasing games (but LOVE to throw Ruby's fetch toy...and Ruby loves when they do). I also do not allow the boys to pick up the dogs. If they want to hold them the boys need to be sitting on the floor and I place the dogs in their laps. Honestly, I was worried at first but because I have been so neurotic Max and Gus do really well. They have even been known to warn their dad if Ruby sneaks behind him. Kids and dogs can work but owners need to supervise and teach their kids expectations. |
12-27-2012, 06:55 PM | #25 |
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| Just remember you can't train the childhood out of your younger children so I'm sure you don't leave them alone with the little fragile dog. Kids are kids, prone to poor judgment and accidents and oopsies and if you can't trust one with being alone with a bottle of medicine or a gun, you can't trust them alone with a little dog.
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12-27-2012, 06:57 PM | #26 | |
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12-27-2012, 07:53 PM | #27 | |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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Yes, the situation is not optimal. ...but you got the dog. What's done is done. Teach the kds. Train the puppy. Watch the puppy closely for hypoglycemia. Insure the puppy if money is a concern. Medical problems may be more common in dogs from puppy mills, but even dogs considered to be well bred have problems. Everyone has an opinion. Please don't let peoples' strong opinions separate you from your puppy. Just purchase differently the next time...
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12-27-2012, 11:57 PM | #28 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BC, Canada
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| My 2 daughters, now ages 4 and 6, were born with my 4lb yorkie who died a few months ago at the age of 17. We now have a 8 month old and 3 month old yorkie pups who are 3.5lbs and 2lbs. My girls know the rules: no jumping/running when pups are around and they must sit on their bums when holding them (no carrying allowed). When their friends are here the pups go in their bedroom for safety. We also have a ex pen. My girls have always been excellent with the dogs and yours can be too. Just always supervise in the beginning to remind them. Good luck and welcome to the world of yorkies |
12-28-2012, 02:35 AM | #29 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| The advice I would give you if you were thinking of getting a yorkie especially a small one with children or now when you already have one would be different. Since you already have a pup I think you should train your children and make the best of it. Rehoming should be last option
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12-28-2012, 03:17 AM | #30 |
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| Whatever you decide do it sooner than later. If you commit to keeping this pup make sure its a lifetime commitment. You made some mistakes-as we all have-but you've found the right place for education, advice, general resource and fun sharing. Look forward to your updates-welcome to Yorkie Talk.
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