just because a puppy is weaned from its mother doesn't mean its time for them to go to a new home. in my experience puppies that leave their mom too early are more likely to have separation anxiety and a harder time socializing. this is not true all the time, but more often than not and especially with smaller breeds like yorkies. staying with mom until 12 weeks helps them get their pack skills and learn all sorts of stuff from mom. also hypoglycemia is a concern for little puppies that usually is ok around 10-12 weeks depending on weight. i also think puppies should be free fed while they are young. I still free freed my adults but its especially important for puppies because they run around so much and use their energy up so fast. good breeders will also socialize the puppy with other animals and people to make the transition to a new home easier. |