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04-28-2013, 06:21 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles
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| Tiny New Yorkie! When can I let him walk outside on the ground?? And Hi Everyone! I'm a super newbie so if there's anything I'm doing wrong as far as posting please let me know. I love this community and I can't wait to join in on all the Yorkietalk My teacup yorkie is Cruz (pics Below) and he is officially 9 weeks today. He has had his first round of shots. He has been out of the house with me just walking while I hold him a little but I'm afraid to sit him down on the ground for 2 reasons: 1. He hasn't had all his shots and I'm afraid he will get some nasty virus or catch something bad from the other dogs in our neighborhood. 2. He is less than one pound and extremely tiny. All the dogs in our neighborhood are huge and loud. Although he has a harness and a leash I'm worried about him being in danger. He is expected to get to about 3lbs full grown based on his parents. My last yorkie was around 9lbs when he passed at 6 years old and he grew to full size pretty fast. I know Cruz Cayden will be tiny but maybe I'm just paranoid. Anyone else with tiny yorkies: When did you let your baby outside on a leash for walks? Thanks everyone! Here's Cruz Cayden below: 2013-04-26201903_zps40a41adb.jpg 2013-04-27002909_zps3b0ff85f.jpg 2013-04-26224453_zpsc1e66a76.jpg |
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04-28-2013, 12:03 PM | #2 |
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| Hi to YT! Oh my, Cruz is such an adorable guy! Your mommy instincts are right, he shouldn't be around any other dogs or animals until he's had all his shots, so that includes public places/outdoors. I can't remember when I started walking mine (puppyhood was years ago!) but I think it was around 5-6 months when they had completed their puppy shots.
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04-28-2013, 12:05 PM | #3 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member | Hi there, Cruz is so cute, I think you may get more replies if you post in the general discussion forum. Everyone will be just delighted to see such a lovely baby.
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04-28-2013, 12:32 PM | #4 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Oh wow, I'm always worried when a breeder allows a pup to go that young and especially when they are that small. Your pup did have some immunity from the nursing mother, but as soon as it gets the first shot, it loses that immunity and it takes two weeks for the shot to kick in. This means that for a two week period after every shot, your pup is EXTREEMLY vulnerable. The last puppy shot will be at sixteen weeks, so keep him away from other dogs and their feces until he's about 18 weeks. I think you are wise to be worried, I don't think a dog this small really should be playing with other unknown dogs. Cruz is a little doll and welcome to YT!
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04-28-2013, 12:34 PM | #5 |
2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member | Welcome ! He's adorable . . . Your right to be cautious with this little one. Just his size along would make me uneasy. I wouldn't suggest taking him outdoors until he has all his shots. There are some canine deceases that can be caught through urine and feces so you need to be very cautions of that. Definitely keep him away from any other dogs in the neighborhood.
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04-28-2013, 02:21 PM | #6 |
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| What a doll he is. |
04-28-2013, 02:36 PM | #7 |
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| ohmygoodness he is adorable!! welcome to YT!! I would wait to put him down outside until he has had all of his shots, about 6m old. My vet warned me about parvo and all the other nasty stuff out there that will really hurt your little guy. I was so scared to put Lily down even though she isn't that tiny so I would wait. |
04-28-2013, 02:38 PM | #8 |
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| Oh my Cruz is such a cutie pie!!! Welcome to YT, you have come to the right place and we're glad you decided to join us. Lots of people have more knowledge than I do and I'm sure will share from their vast knowledge. Again, welcome!!
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04-28-2013, 03:12 PM | #9 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | Hello and welcome to YT. He is a cutie. I would not bring him out until two weeks after he gets all of his shots.
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04-28-2013, 03:18 PM | #10 |
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| Very cute.....Enjoy!
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04-28-2013, 03:20 PM | #11 |
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| Cruz is very young (actually 12 weeks is what most reputable breeders keep them for... and if very small, even longer than 12 weeks). Keeping him off the ground outside until his shots are finished is a very good idea... and also away from places like Petsmart, Petco and pet stores where other dogs may be. Being so small, you may want to consider getting some NUTRICAL for him. They can get low blood sugar easily if they don't eat enough (which is common with one that small) and a little bit of Nutrical licked off a finger can do wonders for a lethargic puppy. Good Luck with your puppy... he is a cutie! And WELCOME to yorkietalk!
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04-28-2013, 03:41 PM | #12 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Baltimore, MD.
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| Hello and welcome to you and baby Cruz. The others have answered your question already. Basically, Cruz isn't safe until he has finished his puppy shots. I too have "tinies". Mia is 3.4 lbs @ 2 years old. Allie is 1 yr. old and weighs 2 pounds even. My vets chose to split the shots into half doses, spaced a few weeks apart. And the vet only gave one type of shot each time. The only exception to that was the rabies shot. You can not split that one in half. I have used shot clinics for other dogs, but I only let my vet administer vaccinations to my tinies. They received a complete check up each time to make sure they were perfectly well before getting the shot. It meant many extra trips to the vet, and much added cost. I even brought my own fresh & clean baby blankets, to avoid placing Allie on surfaces which could contain germs. I made the choice to accept the responsibility of raising extra tinies. Advocating for Allie, and being mindful to not overload her tiny immune system are big parts of this responsibility. It is another thing for people to be mindful of when choosing to purchase an extra tiny pup.
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04-28-2013, 04:47 PM | #13 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles
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| Wow!! Thank you everyone! I'm so excited about all the feedback. You all are so helpful! He had his first puppy check today which is done to check to make sure the breeder didn't give a pup with a pre-existing issue. He's 1.6 pounds!! Cruz got freaked out by the barking of a big german shepard but I held him close in a towel the whole time. Made the vet wipe down the table again in front of me AND the scale. lol He's doing good but still whines alot. She said he's healthy and he had his poop checked too. Yhanks everyone for your input. I'm definitely gonna wait until he's about 6 months. @KiminMD I've had a yorkie before who grew to be really big so I appreciate the tips from someone who has a tiny. I'm willing to do whatever I have to do to keep him healthy happy and safe even if it means having a little high maintenance pooch @MistyMillar I'm gonna start posting in the general area now thanks for the heads up Here are some pics from the Dr today. Thank you guys SOOO much for your input. I think YT will be me and Cruz's new home. xoxo 98754.jpg image (1).jpg image 69.jpg |
04-29-2013, 02:38 PM | #14 |
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| awwww he's so cute and tiny!!! |
04-29-2013, 03:34 PM | #15 |
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| I noted in your pictures you are using a Banfield Clinic. I would ask others with more experience than I may have, but I would question the exposure your tiny baby may be getting in that environment.
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