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Old 08-27-2007, 06:13 PM   #15
MyFairLacy
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I would NEVER bring home a yorkie puppy under 10 weeks of age - and really 12 weeks is more ideal. 8 weeks is WAY too young. You'll probably have a lot more problems with an 8 week old than you would with the 14 or 15 week olds. I think 14 or 15 weeks is a GREAT age to get a puppy. They're old enough to have some bladder control and should catch on to potty training more quickly. At 8 weeks old puppies really have no control over their potty habits when they have to go, they're going to go wherever they are. Also puppies learn a lot of socialization behaviors and bite inhibition from its mother and siblings between 8-12 weeks so the 14 and 15 week olds should be past that phase. An 8 week old will also be much more susceptible to hypoglycemia and other diseases. At 8 weeks old it's only had one vaccination (hopefully one at least) and really has no immunity to parvo and other diseases. The 14 and 15 week olds should have had at least two vaccinations and may have already finished their series completely depending on the vet the breeder is using. With the older pups, you should be able to see their hair color already changing which should give you a better idea of what the puppy will look like as an adult. Anyway, all this to say that I would MUCH MUCH MUCH prefer a 14 or 15 week old to an 8 week old puppy. And being a little older is really no reason to reduce the price in my opinion. Her low price really makes me wonder... I would definitely see them in person and have the puppy vet checked ASAP if you choose to buy it.
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