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Originally Posted by gardenyorkies  In my opinion, puppies should not be sold until they have had their first vaccination (usually 8-10 weeks old) ...Have been vet checked...Have had blood work to determine health...We want to make sure that we are placing a puppy that to the best of our ability is healthy, happy and well adjusted!
An older puppy is starting to develop it's own personality and it is much easier for new prospective parents to interact with the litter and decide which puppy will make the perfect new family addition!...We have also found holding onto a puppy for 12-16 weeks old assures that the puppy makes a smooth transition to it's new home...Is piddlepad trained...Eating well...This makes for less problems for the new owners and a puppy that will be able to stay in it's happy home!
Also, IMO, you can not determine the quality of a yorkie puppy for breeding before it is 6 months of age...Any puppies sold before this age should be sold with a spay/neuter contract...There are already too many poor representations of the breed to add more to the yorkie population...
Good luck with placing your new babies! |
I now spay and neuter all my pups going to pet homes,
before they go. Which mean mine are much older when they leave - but still puppies. But my main goal is for a show prospect for myself - reason to keep them longer.
T.