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Originally Posted by SMApup  I am around reading some posts here and there and I have noticed quite a few people responding to posts about selling puppies too young... I have not even bred my girl yet and I have four people that are ready to purchase a puppy from me. Is this wrong? I have always read and been told that a good sign of a responsible breeder, whether a new breeder or established, was when puppies already have a place to go before they are ready to be separated from mom... Am I wrong? Was all the experience that I had in the past with breeding other breeds wrong? So, is it so bad that people are looking for homes for puppies that are newborns? Just a little confused about this... 
What are other people's thoughts on this... |
I generally have a "waiting list" if possible prior to breeding. This insures that the puppies have a committed home waiting and preparing for his/her arrival. Clients have time to purchase supplies, "puppy safe" their home, and generally prepare / research especially if this is their 1st yorkie.
However, I keep the puppies for 15 wks even if they are "sold" to insure there are no issues... Many congenital / genetic issues tend to surface between the 10th and 15th wk, so it is best to monitor that period closely and have the puppies last "well check" during that time. Just another safeguard for your puppies and your potential clients. I do offer "bonding" time for clients who live close, so that every week they can come over and spend time with their puppy. This really helps in the transition from my home to their new home as they already know their new parents' voices, smell, ect... For out of town clients, I suggest sending an item of clothing that has been worn (tshirt) or a blanket the family has laid on as well as toys and such that will go home with the puppy.
As many have explained, puppies placed at 6 and 8 wks are barely weened and still need the socilaizatoin skills only mom and other siblings can effectively provide... They miss this critical socilaizatoin period which makes training more difficult and can greatly affect temperament...