01-20-2010, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by starstella92  She's not actually rehoming her until she is 12 weeks, but yes, I'm curious as to how old the pup was when she first received her. And question, not trying to stir the pot, but why is it that breeders seem to think a puppy is not suitable to leave their mama until 12 weeks, when a veterinarian with years of schooling and education says that a puppy (even a yorkie puppy) can leave as early as 6-8 weeks of age? I have a hard time understanding that one. | According to the YTCA, specialists in the yorkshire terrior: "All puppies leaving the breeders possession will be a minimum of twelve (12) weeks of age to facilitate adequate socialization as well as appropriate emotional and temperament development through interaction with siblings, dam and other dogs." While I have a great deal of respect for vets, they are not specialized in the appropriate needs of one specific breed. Small breed puppies have entirely different needs than do large breed puppies.
Oh, and just to add...I am NOT a breeder.
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