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alaskayorkie · 03-12-2010, 04:03 AM

It's hard to argue with a pet behaviorist and trainer -- especially one specializing in toy breeds -- but I've heard that 7 weeks is too young. My breeder (not a trainer) preferred 12 weeks. She said Yorkies tend to need more time with Mom and siblings to build their self-confidence. I got my pup at 11 weeks, and I could not ask for a better, more confident personality.

But I don't know if you'll get a consensus. Others I respect have suggested 8 weeks. Hopefully, others will weigh in here.

As for your other dog, yes, I'd get him immunized for distemper/parvo.

Good luck. The pup sure is cute.

03-12-2010, 04:03 AM	#2
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	It's hard to argue with a pet behaviorist and trainer -- especially one specializing in toy breeds -- but I've heard that 7 weeks is too young. My breeder (not a trainer) preferred 12 weeks. She said Yorkies tend to need more time with Mom and siblings to build their self-confidence. I got my pup at 11 weeks, and I could not ask for a better, more confident personality. But I don't know if you'll get a consensus. Others I respect have suggested 8 weeks. Hopefully, others will weigh in here. As for your other dog, yes, I'd get him immunized for distemper/parvo. Good luck. The pup sure is cute. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube Last edited by alaskayorkie; 03-12-2010 at 04:04 AM.