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Originally Posted by alyx  I got my yorkie pup (as is usual in the UK) at 8 weeks. She had no stress at all. For the first minute after leaving her mother she snuggled up to the toy I'd wiped all over he mum to get the scent on it...then went to sleep and slept all the way home. She then had a chilled day playing with us and snoozing (as pups do). She ate and drank well and wasn't in the least bit timid or upset. I decided to leave her in her crate (she was used to a crate already) downstairs with a baby monitor and she got me up twice (to play only) the first night. After that she's just slept through and I've had to wake her up in the morning. She's sailed through her vet checks, is fully vaccinated and there's only a few more days left before I can take her for walks. She comes out with us sometimes in a carrier so is used to meeting people (which she loves doing), can see other dogs, has seen traffic, trains, the sea, etc, etc. She sits when told and comes to call. She does her stuff every time she goes in the yard and has had very few mistakes. We've given pee pads a bypass as she's fine with what she's doing. She's healthy, happy and very well socialised. She's also used to a harness and leash so is all set to go for walkies next Tuesday when she'll be 12 weeks. Oh...and she's fine with baths, hairdryers, having nails done, etc. Getting a pup at 8 weeks is not a problem. I've had them older and they've been more of a problem. The first 12 weeks are critical in their socialisation...and that goes for most of the planet. So pups ARE fine to be rehomed at 8 weeks...yorkies or not. They are terriers first and foremost after all. They are not retarded in any way. They are sharp and feisty. So ignore people who say it's too early as it's not. Free feeding is the best if they have to be left, though. And try to have a week off with the pup when you first get him/her. |
Not trying to be rude or argue but I have been following this thread and cant hold back anymore. IMO I think there are some very knowledgeable people trying to give this future owner who's screen name says it all, some good advise. Even though I personally don't think she needs a puppy at this time, Nor should she be supporting a byb. I made this mistake And brought my girl home at 8wks
before I joined YT. And I wish I had known this info before as I had many many behavior problems with Chloe. But if shes signed up and an active member here, And getting all this great advise and she still chooses to go down this path..well That's just sad.
Now as far as the quotes above, #1) the akc says 12wks before they go home not 8. That may be the standard in the UK but any of our excellent breeders here in the US will agree 8wks is to early as they see the result from keeping them the 12wks they are knowledgeable on this subject..You may be able to separate them at 8 wk but that doesn't make it right. Why on earth would a breeder insist on keeping a puppy longer at more of an expense to them if it wasn't the right thing to do?
#2) Free feeding promotes obesity, picky eaters, And makes it very hard to distinguish weather they are eating to little or to much.
#3) retarded? Who said anything about the puppy's being retarded?