I got mine at 8 weeks, or a few days after. But my last Yorkie, lacked 2 days of being 8 weeks. I wanted to take her early, as she was small, and I wanted to make sure she ate, and cleaned her up some. The breeder knew me, so there wasn't any problem. I am glad I did, because after I got her home (two days later), she was broke into, and someone took her Yorkies. 3 puppies and her stud.