[TeddyandTiffy]

Originally Posted by ckuz13

I found a breeder who is on the Akc webpage who has puppies available soon. I believe she is releasing them at 8 weeks. I have read in a lot of breeder books this is a no-no. Especially since yorkies are soo small. I want to purchase her pup but I would rather take her home at 11 or 12 weeks. How do I get around this? Thanks..

You are very very smart to want to wait!! Good 4 U! We got Teddy when he was 6 Weeks old & Tiffanie at 7 Weeks old and it was hard on them & Me. I worried so much over them. They need to be with their mother longer. I allow all my puppies to leave home after 12 weeks and they must have their 2nd shots. My Vet told me not to let them leave our home till after their 2nd shots due to Parvo. I would just explain to her that U perfer to wait till the puppy is around 12 weeks old, tell her the whys. She shouldn't mind waiting, I know I didn't mind one bit keeping them longer. Hugs & Good luck on U're baby.