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Kenna · 09-13-2009, 03:14 PM

I also think older is sometimes better. They are eating well on their own, some even have their feeding and bath room routines down so they are easier to potty train.

Sometimes it is hard to determine what a puppy will turn out like so a lot of breeders and show homes keep puppies longer to see how big they grown, how their coats will be if they will clear etc.

I purchased my first puppy yrs ago at 6 mos of age from a show home.. He was a bit too small and his coat took longer to clear.

Enjoy your new addition. Yorkies are wonderful little dogs.

09-13-2009, 03:14 PM	#8
Kenna YT Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 367	I also think older is sometimes better. They are eating well on their own, some even have their feeding and bath room routines down so they are easier to potty train. Sometimes it is hard to determine what a puppy will turn out like so a lot of breeders and show homes keep puppies longer to see how big they grown, how their coats will be if they will clear etc. I purchased my first puppy yrs ago at 6 mos of age from a show home.. He was a bit too small and his coat took longer to clear. Enjoy your new addition. Yorkies are wonderful little dogs.