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Originally Posted by Reinell  Just a question - I am getting a second dog - a new Yorkie puppy and she'll be between 8-9 weeks old (that's the intention right now anyway). I have read the comments about waiting until the puppy is 10-12 weeks old.
Is the issue purely for health reasons? As far as biting and learning goes, won't my other Yorkie (her bilogocial brother the prior litter or so) who will be 2 years in May 2010 be able to teach my new puppy things her mother would?
What is the smallest the pup should be (in pounds) upon coming home with new owners? |
Males are not usually as tolerate of puppies as the mom is. I do not let my male dogs around pups until the pups are at least 12 weeks old. Some males will attack a small puppy. I know of one breeder who's male actually killed a 4 month old pup. It really would be better for your puppy if the breeder can keep her until she is closer to 12 weeks.