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trcburkhart · 10-20-2007, 06:06 PM

I've always thought the rule of thumb for yorkies was 2 pounds or 12 weeks. My vet says when they are eating on their own and going potty fine then they can go home, after he vet checks them. To make sure teeth are in ok and everyone is healthy. I have let a few of the bigger ones go home at 9 weeks. My moms won't feed them anymore after 7-8 weeks anyways. But the smaller (under 2 pounds) stay with me until they are 12 weeks. I tell all my people that are getting a puppy that we have to play it by ear for the pick up date. But I never get their first shots before 8 weeks and then keep them with me for at least a week after.
Good luck with your new pups.

10-20-2007, 06:06 PM	#15
trcburkhart Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 13	I've always thought the rule of thumb for yorkies was 2 pounds or 12 weeks. My vet says when they are eating on their own and going potty fine then they can go home, after he vet checks them. To make sure teeth are in ok and everyone is healthy. I have let a few of the bigger ones go home at 9 weeks. My moms won't feed them anymore after 7-8 weeks anyways. But the smaller (under 2 pounds) stay with me until they are 12 weeks. I tell all my people that are getting a puppy that we have to play it by ear for the pick up date. But I never get their first shots before 8 weeks and then keep them with me for at least a week after. Good luck with your new pups.