Thanks to everyone who has and may still reply. This is exactly the type of information I was hoping to see. Not necessarily the answer I was hoping for but the type of advice I wanted nonetheless.
I believe we brought our original Yorkie home when she was just a little over 9 weeks old. It's been a long time ago though so I may not be remembering correctly. I don't remember any ill affects but being my first Yorkie and my first small dog, I had nothing to compare it to. Just because things weren't bad doesn't mean they couldn't have been better I guess.
Regardless of how hard it will be (and I know it will be hard) I think I'll push my ex to keep the pups with their mother for a full 12 weeks. It will be totally up to her if she wants to keep them that long but I know she wants to do everything the best way for the pups so hopefully it won't be an issue. This is her first litter as a breeder and earlier than she wanted since it was unexpected so she is still learning too. I'll make sure to pass on everyone's advice to her.
I’ll have my ex take a couple of photos of the litter after the blessed event and a couple more every week until I bring mine home. You better believe I’ll be showing off my new kids here.
Thanks for all of the advice everyone has so graciously provided.
Sincerely,
Soon to be a Dad again,
- Byron |