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02-25-2006, 05:33 AM | #1 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin, TX
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| New to the Website and am going to get a puppy today and Need Advice quickly Hi - I have the choice of a 7 week old puppy or a 4 month old puppy. Which do you think is the best choice for me. Everything I've read says that 14 weeks is ideal for the puppies to go to a new home, but most people in my area are selling them at 7 weeks. I'm worried that the breeder who has the 4 month old puppies had trouble selling them, so I'm really confused? What do you think? |
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02-25-2006, 05:42 AM | #2 |
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| Have you seen any of the pups yet? I never let my babies go before at least 12 weeks and then only if I know the person. Most of mine stay with us until 16 weeks or older. Really check everything out when you go there. Look at how well cared for the dogs are, how many dogs, look at both the sire & the dam ask tons of questions. I think there is a thread somewhere on here that talks about all the questions to ask. I'm not sure where,maybe some else will know. Good luck and keep us posted on what you get. One more thing, IMO a 7 week old pup is way to young to leave the nest. |
02-25-2006, 05:43 AM | #3 |
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| PS: welcome to TY Meant YT. Need another cup of coffee.LOL Last edited by Jan L.; 02-25-2006 at 05:44 AM. Reason: oops |
02-25-2006, 05:47 AM | #4 |
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| Yes, take a look at both. It is much wiser to get the older of the two but only if they are healthy. Clear eyes, no runny nose and by 14 weeks, make sure that the ears are erect, if they aren't chances are they won't be. The extra time with mom pays off in manners, but that's not saying that the 7 week old won't be good, but you'll have to take extra special care to make sure he's eating well and stays warm. Many years ago, I too, bought a 7 week old, not knowing better, but he was one of the best dogs that I ever had, I still miss him so...
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02-25-2006, 05:53 AM | #5 |
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| I'd probably go for the four month old, but I'd need more information on both breeders. |
02-25-2006, 07:12 AM | #6 |
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| Welcome to YT and hope you have fun today with the puppy!
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02-25-2006, 07:39 AM | #7 |
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| I got my baby Hayley at 7 weeks and she did fine. If they seem healthy and eating on their own I like a lil baby seems like they bond to you so much when they are that young, I stress," providing they are healthy and eating well"
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02-25-2006, 07:43 AM | #8 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin, TX
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| Hi - I just talked to the breeder of the 7 week old and she had posted pictures in the paper and gave me great information. She sounded very concerned that the puppies go to a good home. I also talked to the breeder of the older dogs and said she was going to keep them and breed them, but couldn't find enough money to buy a male dog and that's why she hadn't sold them earlier. I'm going to look at the older dogs first, but my gut feelings is that the first breeder really took more care and love in the breeding in her dogs. I'll let you know what happens. |
02-25-2006, 07:50 AM | #9 |
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| I got my Chloe at 6 weeks old. But, if I had to do it over again, I would of prefered her to be 12 weeks or even a little older. I love her to death and even though we only been having her for 2 and half weeks, I could not imagine life without her. But, I think if she was older, she would of had more training in housebreaking from the breeder. Housebreaking is very time consuming on such a young puppy that does not yet understand. If I ever get another yorkie, I want one 4 months old or older.
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02-26-2006, 06:04 AM | #10 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin, TX
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| I have the 7 week old baby! Hi - after all the worry, I tried to connect with the owners of the older puppies and she never returned my calls. So, I went and looked at the 7 week olds and feel in love with one of them, she has a bear face and is as sweet as can be. She eats well and we made it through the night with just a bit of fuss. |
02-26-2006, 06:07 AM | #11 | |
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Congratulations!! Can't wait for you to post pics of your new baby!!
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02-26-2006, 06:13 AM | #12 |
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| Congrats! Can't wait to see your new furbaby! Did you name her yet? LOL!
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02-26-2006, 07:12 AM | #13 |
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| Congratulations! |
02-26-2006, 07:13 AM | #14 |
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| congradulations ..your gonna love your new baby
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02-26-2006, 01:37 PM | #15 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin, TX
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| Haven't named the baby yet! My husband is out of town and my son and I told him he could pick the name so we're waiting for him to get home. He should be here in 4 more hours, so we've just been calling her our baby for now. She really is clingy and wants to be held all the time. Is that normal? |
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