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Originally Posted by JeanieK  
Puppies taken too soon, may not have health issues, but they may have social issues. During those last few weeks they learn how to play, how hard they can bite, and to respect the top dog.
Those issues may not show up for a year or more, but they develope because of a lack of social skills. |
Yup! I have to agree. I got Sadie when she was only 7 weeks old. I thought that was a bit too young..I always thoughts puppies shouldn't leave Mom until they were AT LEAST 8 weeks (didn't know yorkies were supposed to be 12 wks)old...However, I didn't know much about Yorkies and the breeder told me she was ready to go. Lillie (bought from the same breeder) I got at 8 weeks...again I thought maybe too young but, Lillie being with her siblings and Mom for that extra week made a BIG difference. There is definately a difference between Sadie and Lillie..they are both very sweet, healthy little girls but Sadie DEFINATELY has the alpha attitude and can be dog aggressive. We have been working with Sadie on these issues and she is doing very well..I just wish I had found YT BEFORE I bought them.