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Originally Posted by ChaseTyMadi  Hello Yorkie lovers!
I'm new to the boards and have a few questions. Here's my story: I've been wanting a Yorkie for a while, but my hubby has always been adamant about not having an indoor dog. I honestly never in a million years thought he would even consider the possibility. But Christmas morning, he surprised me with an early 15 year anniversary present...a beautiful little boy pup we named Toby. I already love him so much! As you can imagine, I've been researching Yorkies since I got him. And something I keep reading has me very upset.....that is that you should not get a yorkie till around 10-12 weeks. Toby is seven weeks old today. What kind of problems could he possible have from being taken from his mother so young? Is there anything I can do to lessen his chances of these problems? He seems to be doing great so far. Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks all!
~Crystal |
If you don't have any right now, go to the pet store and buy something called either nutri stat or nutri cal. A small puppy that young has a risk of hypoglycemia. All you do is put a little pea sized amount on your finger and either let him lick it off, or literally put it in his mouth. Signs of hypoglycemia are shaking, walking funny, being lethargic, etc.
Also, there could be some personality problems. We got Chip at 7.5 weeks. He is very attached to us, which you are probably thinking, what's the problem? Well, there are a lot of advantages to him being attached to us, but the problem is, he doesn't trust anyone else. He is somewhat aggressive with people that gets to close to him. It's hit and miss. Sometimes he's great, other times he's not. Other than that he is the sweetest little guy and was very easy to train. I think he literally looks at us like his parents that's how attached to us he is. What scares me is if there was something to happen to us, would he be able to adjust in a new home? The other problem that comes with being too attached is separation anxiety. I would NOT take you're dog with you where ever you go and start teaching him early that you will have to leave him alone sometimes. Obviously, don't leave him for too long, but work with him. Even if it's putting him in his crate and leaving the room. Wait until he quiets down completely, then reward him.