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Originally Posted by chachi  I agree they dont know. I didnt either |
I agree with you chach & WV Yorkies-
It's normal other breeds to be brought home at that age - it's just the way things are - With very small breeds - people may not know better and lots of breeders DO sell them at this age (saves them from extra expenses) so I can't fault a buyer
who doesn't know better - I really can't.
I didn't know either until I got my 1st Chanel - and like someone said - it's only AFTER you bring one home that maybe you find out that's just too young.
when we got Cheri (my 2nd yorkie after 4 months of looking) We found a very nice family who only bred the mom one time and she did offer her puppies at almost 7 weeks.
We went to see the puppies and did try to talk to them about waiting a few weeks before letting them go and offered a deposit.....I even got to speak to her vet (who lived down the street)....he was in on everything from conception to birth and said they were fully weaned and ready.
We were in their lovely home for 3 hours playing with the 4 puppies they had. They actually had a nice set up - big play room and very happy little puppies.....Cheri seemed to choose ME as her new mom and I fell in love......
We debated and debated ....then decided if we didn't bring her home - someone else would ....Chanel was already 2-1/2 years old so at least we had experience with the breed. I know - my bad !!
Not everyone researches when buying a puppy and probably never will.
The internet helps but in reality - lots of people still think 6 weeks is ok and lots of breeders still go by that age to let their puppies go. Good breeders don't but in reality - the good breeders out there can be hard to find.