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yorkiejunkie · 02-04-2010, 09:30 AM

I bought a dam, that was "due" in 2 weeks, but she was VERY social, and the move was no problem. She immediately "owned" my lap, I had to lift her, she was huge, but she just wanted a person. She was a great Mom, and allowed me to help her with her whelp. I MUST say I was LUCKY. I have heard, of that going all wrong! I opted for pick up before, so she could get used to me.

So I will ask...
How well does the dam know you?
Is this her first litter?
If not, was she a secure, good Mom the first time?
If she was a nervous Mom before, please wait.
If you MUST move them, before they are a month, be sure the move is warm... and put Mom and babes in a very small, private area. Mom will be looking for the dangers in her environment, make sure she only has a small area to worry about, as this is stressful.
Part of me says, if she knows you well, get them home before the pups are moving around a lot, if they get far from her, she will stress.
REALLY, a lot depends on where they are coming from, going to, and you.

02-04-2010, 09:30 AM	#12
yorkiejunkie YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 468	Tough call! I bought a dam, that was "due" in 2 weeks, but she was VERY social, and the move was no problem. She immediately "owned" my lap, I had to lift her, she was huge, but she just wanted a person. She was a great Mom, and allowed me to help her with her whelp. I MUST say I was LUCKY. I have heard, of that going all wrong! I opted for pick up before, so she could get used to me. So I will ask... How well does the dam know you? Is this her first litter? If not, was she a secure, good Mom the first time? If she was a nervous Mom before, please wait. If you MUST move them, before they are a month, be sure the move is warm... and put Mom and babes in a very small, private area. Mom will be looking for the dangers in her environment, make sure she only has a small area to worry about, as this is stressful. Part of me says, if she knows you well, get them home before the pups are moving around a lot, if they get far from her, she will stress. REALLY, a lot depends on where they are coming from, going to, and you. __________________ Bentley's Mommy is a Yorkie Junkie...