[jsum0528]

Hello everyone! I'm excited to say that I recently pulled the trigger on a Yorkshire terrier (or why would i be here right?). Of course like every new parent I have a few questions. I did all the research in the world in order to find the perfect breeder and puppy. My breeder only has two dams and one sire, having only two to three litters a year. She is also a pet behaviorist and trainer for anything toy breed. The only thing that bothers me is that she is suggesting to give me the puppy when he is seven weeks old (he's four weeks now) reassuring me that it is the best time to leave the mom because it is the time they bond with whomever they are with. Is this really okay or should I tell her I would rather wait until he is a little older?

I am also in a bit of a Parvo scare right now and think that the more I read and research, the more I'm scaring myself but here's my situation. I have a dog now, he's a five year old sheltie mix. I don't believe I ever gave him vaccinations when he was a puppy (I know I'm an idiot, but I was fifteen at the time and my parents didn't seem to find it important..."I had dogs in Vietnam and never had shots or vet care and they turned out fine"...sure). Now I'm scared that he is just a nest of bacteria and viruses that can hurt my new puppy. What should I do? Get him vaccinated now? Does that even help? Hope to get some answers and be certain I'm going to have more questions ^.^ Thank you.