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Old 05-26-2009, 06:42 AM   #18
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Originally Posted by Ellie May View Post
It sounds like you're set on this pup but honestly, if this person wants to get rid of the pups and get this over with already, I really doubt that any pre breed testing was done (blood panel, urinalysis, bile acids test, thyroid panel, hips and knees checked, ears and eyes checked, etc.). That is one of my major concerns about bringing home a Yorkie that is so young. If they are willing to go against what seems to be best for the dogs and let them go this early, they probably are doing (or not doing) some other things too that could (or is more like to) mean larger vet bills for you later.
Can I just say that in the UK none of that testing is required, it is not even KC recommended (lots of other breeds have testing requirements and recommendations, but Yorkies arent even on the list).

Also, 8 weeks is the norm in the UK for getting Yorkies.
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