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07-02-2006, 07:16 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mi
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| AGE to bring pup home Any Breeders? why is it recommended that you wait until a yorkie is between 8 wks & 3 mo before bringing one home? THANKS for this great venue to get info. Newbie from MI |
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07-02-2006, 09:13 AM | #2 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alabama
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| smaller breeds need to stay with their moms longer at least 8 weeks but both mine i got at 6 weeks which is too young as their teeth aren't even hardly through their gums yet. |
07-02-2006, 10:40 AM | #3 | |
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By the way, WELCOME to YorkieTalk! There is a wealth of information on this site. Can't wait to see pics of your little one when you bring him/her home. If you ever have any other questions or concerns, don't hesistate to post them! There are so many knowledgeable and friendly people on this site. | |
07-02-2006, 10:45 AM | #4 |
Luv My Butterflies Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Big Easy
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| I've brought all my dogs home, when they were 12 weeks old. But hey..it's only my opinion. |
07-02-2006, 11:47 AM | #5 |
I love TBCG! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MD
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| I bought Georgie home at 10 weeks. I have read on here where some people recommend 12 weeks which I think is the right time. BTW welcome to YT
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07-02-2006, 01:01 PM | #6 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Eastern PA
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| Care is an issue, but the more important one is socialization. It has been found that pups kept 10-12 weeks with litter mates/adult dogs/mom perform better with training/behavior. They get very important first lessons in proper behavior from these interactions, bite inhibition/housebreaking etc...and are less fearful of new situations as adults.
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07-02-2006, 03:16 PM | #7 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ENGLAND
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| Over here in the UK, the normal age to take a puppy home is around 8 weeks, however I have had mine at 7 weeks, 10 weeks, and even 6 weeks. Thay have all been fine, never got sick, have lovely temperments and are socialised very well. I guess it just depends on the breeder |
07-02-2006, 04:25 PM | #8 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: us
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| Both of my girls were over 12 weeks. The breeders both felt because they were so tiny ( one was 1.10 oz. and other was 1.14 oz.) they could care for them better than I could. Both breeders wanted the pups to be over a pound before letting them go, not so much about how many weeks they were, but how good they were eating and how big they were. |
07-02-2006, 09:26 PM | #9 |
YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Zealand
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| I got my wee girl at8 1/2 weeks.but had great difficulty with feeding her for about 4-5 weeks. I think it was the trauma of the move. I would wait longer next time,until 10-12 weeks and feeding really well! She was the last of the litter to leave,so I have told the breeder of the problems and I hope they don't let the next litter go so early. Socialisation wasn't a problem-she is a little sweetie, who loves everyone.
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07-02-2006, 09:44 PM | #10 |
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| Here are general guidelines for puppies' stages of development Birth to 2 weeks: Neonatal Period Puppy is most influenced by his mother. Senses of touch and taste are present at birth. 2 to 4 weeks: Transitional Period Puppy is most influenced by his mother and littermates. Eyes open, teeth begin to come in, and senses of hearing and smell develop. Puppy begins to stand, walk a little, wag tail, and bark. By the fourth or fifth week, eyesight is well-developed. 3 to 12 weeks: Socialization Period During this period, puppy needs opportunities to meet other dogs and people. 3 to 5 weeks: puppy becomes aware of his surroundings, companions (both canine and human), and relationships, including play. 4 to 6 weeks: puppy is most influenced by littermates and is learning about being a dog. 4 to 12 weeks: puppy remains influenced by littermates and is also influenced by people. Puppy learns to play, develops social skills, learns the inhibited bite, explores social structure/ranking, and improves physical coordination. 5 to 7 weeks: puppy develops curiosity and explores new experiences. Puppy needs positive "people" experiences during this time. 7 to 9 weeks: puppy is refining his physical skills and coordination, and can begin to be housetrained. Puppy has full use of senses. 8 to 10 weeks: puppy experiences real fear involving normal objects and experiences; puppy needs positive training during this time. 9 to 12 weeks: puppy is refining reactions, developing social skills with littermates (appropriate interactions), and exploring the environment and objects. Puppy begins to focus on people; this is a good time to begin training. 3 to 6 Months: Ranking Period Puppy is most influenced by "playmates," which may now include those of other species. Puppy begins to see and use ranking (dominance and submission) within the household (the puppy's "pack"), including humans. Puppy begins teething (and associated chewing). 4 months: puppy experiences another fear stage. 6 to 18 Months: Adolescence Puppy is most influenced by human and dog "pack" members. 7 to 9 months: puppy goes through a second chewing phase, part of exploring territory. Puppy increases exploration of dominance, including challenging humans. If not spayed or neutered, puppy experiences beginnings of sexual behavior. BTW welcome to YT
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07-02-2006, 09:51 PM | #11 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Redondo Beach
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| I brought all three (four if you include my dads) of my pups home when they were 5.5-7 weeks. YES, its very young, but everything seemed to work out so far. I think it really depends on the dog. I know the longer they stay with the momma and littermates, the better they usually are. In all three (four) cases with my dogs, certain circumstances were involved where we HAD to take them so young (not good ones either) It was pretty weird situations (thats a completely different thread!!!! lol) The responsible breeder knows what is best for their pups though! If I had to do it over, I would have waited if I could!!!!! |
07-02-2006, 10:27 PM | #12 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland Oregon
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| IMHO there is NO special circumstances letting a puppy leave at 5.5 weeks. Any breeder placing her pups @ 5.5- 7 weeks is irresponsible and doesnt care for the health and welfare of her pups...Most breeders dont begin weaning until then, sometimes longer. They have little to no teeth at that age, oh dont get me started. grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr !!!
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07-02-2006, 10:57 PM | #13 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Canada
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| I got Topher at around 16 weeks and I was so glad that it worked out that way. He was very well socialized and the move, I believe was a little less traumatic for him. I was sad to miss out on the little puppy phase, but during his whole 16 weeks he was still with his mom and cousins so he got to spend more time with them. |
07-03-2006, 07:58 AM | #14 | |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Redondo Beach
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With my Bubbles, it wasnt SOOOO terrible as Fatty, but it wasnt picture perfect either. I was supposed to get a different Yorkie to begin with, but a bunch of stuff happened with that (now thats a different thread!!!!) and we couldnt bring her home. That breeder recommeded Bubbles breeder to me. It was a verrrrrrrry long drive to the MOUNTAINS to get little Bubbles. He sold me Bubbles for SOO cheap, $350.00. He said he had a hard time placing his Yorkies, because he lived in an area where no one wants to drive to, to buy them (I don't know if anyone has ever heard of Indio, CA. Thats where it was!!!!) When I got there, I saw the reason he sold them for so cheap. NO tails docked or claws removed. It was another freaking disaster. I was really suprised that the previous breeder had actually recommened him to me, as she had a nice operation, and cared for her pups. He too, kept these little puppies outside. It wasnt like they were in a HORRIBLE living area, it was nice and clean for being outside. But none the less, they were living OUTDOORS, not being kept in a loving environment, or getting any attention!! He too was a "First Come, First Serve" jerk. Wanted all the money, or none at all. I paid him and left, and called the breeder that recommened him to me and told her what I had seen. She had little to say, of course I dont want anyone to think I want you to feel sorry for me, I just wanted to share my experience with these "breeders" in CA. Luckily, all my pups are heathly now, and have no problems. But I will beg you to WAIT WAIT WAIT to get a puppy! Don't bring them home young, like I did!!!!!!! | |
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