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Originally Posted by Yorkies-Mom  i know this is the "golden rule" but i so disagree with it. "it" whatever that was could have happened at 10 weeks - but since you don't know what the problem was it is hard to say. i just don't believe this can be the case with every dog. i got romeo at 6 weeks and we never,ever had a problem with him. he was already eating a little on his own so it wasn't a big deal to seperate him from his mom. we got him home and he did not cry once that night! he is the sweetest little man. i think this should be determined on a case by case basis. i am so sorry you lost your puppy and i hope you find another one. |
I'm glad it worked out okay for you but I could never say that this practice was okay. I would never ever take home a yorkie that young. I rescued Lily at only 7 weeks. She was the youngest rescue I ever did and every day was touch and go with her. I'm happy that your situation turned out well but I think it was the exception. Not to mention that it is a huge red flag that you are not dealing with a reputable breeder if they are willing to let a pup go so young.
If they do make it, you are going to have a nightmare with behavioral problems later on. They have problems with biting, growling, and aggression just to mention a few and are much more difficult to train. They need the socialization with the other puppies even if they are weaned. I could never recommend this to someone.