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Originally Posted by yorkielover916  Ok so with all the reading I have done, I have come to understand that 12 weeks is the ideal age for a yorkie puppy to leave his mom. Why for other breeds of dog the recommended age is 8 weeks and some breeders will give them up at 6 weeks. Why is this so different for a yorkie?  |
12 weeks is not just yorkies, but all toy breeds. 6 weeks is definately too young for any breed. In certain states there are lemon laws. Should a puppy be placed too young and something happens, a breeder is liable. Many breeders as well as new families are unaware of this.
What is happening is that most people that have embarked into the breeding world have done so with only one intention....to sell puppies. They have entered this without studying every aspect of breeding and doing what is best for each breed.
While 12 weeks is the minimum age to allow a puppy to go home, there are other factors, such as a puppy being 2 pounds, is the puppy well socialized, does it have the minimum of vaccinations (2), is it eating well on it's own. Many reputable breeders are holding onto their pups until they are 16 weeks, insuring the puppy makes an easy transition into a new family. Some are even holding on to pups until they are spay/nuetered.