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Winstin07 · 10-20-2007, 02:48 PM

Hi and welcome. How exciting for you to get them.
I think most say 12 weeks.
However, I got Winstin at a little over 8 weeks and he was just fine.
I made sure he ate so he did not run into trouble. He also spent every moment possible with me. I have made sure he has been around other dogs and puppies and I think that helped a lot with social skills. Actually all three of my dogs came home at 8 weeks and all have been wonderful. My big girls like to play with all of the neighborhood dogs. One of our neighbors has a beagle that just loves my girls. However, Winstin is to little so he misses out on that play time.
You could see how the pups are doing at 8 weeks and go from there. I to think 12 weeks seems a bit long. But, I am no expert.

10-20-2007, 02:48 PM	#8
Winstin07 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Findlay, Ohio Posts: 513	Hi and welcome. How exciting for you to get them. I think most say 12 weeks. However, I got Winstin at a little over 8 weeks and he was just fine. I made sure he ate so he did not run into trouble. He also spent every moment possible with me. I have made sure he has been around other dogs and puppies and I think that helped a lot with social skills. Actually all three of my dogs came home at 8 weeks and all have been wonderful. My big girls like to play with all of the neighborhood dogs. One of our neighbors has a beagle that just loves my girls. However, Winstin is to little so he misses out on that play time. You could see how the pups are doing at 8 weeks and go from there. I to think 12 weeks seems a bit long. But, I am no expert. __________________ With God ALL Things are Possible!! I can never again imagine my life without my little Yorkie friend.