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Originally Posted by pippinsmommy  Pippin was 7 weeks when I got him and he was shipped but it was only a 2 hour plane ride and he had the company of the puppy that a good friend of mine was getting. I feel bad for Blaze, we were really hoping that he would join our family. Pippin is 3 and gets lonely sometimes when we're all out of the house. It would have been nice for him to have someone to play with. I was just wondering how stressful it would be on a puppy that small. |
I'm not sure how stressful flying an eight week old puppy is for it, but an eight week old Yorkshire Terrier puppy should be with it's mother. The YTCA recommends that a yorkie stay with the mother a minimum of 12 weeks. Laws exist for all breeds; they don't take into account the special needs of the toy breeds. Mother teaches important socialization skills, including inhibition of the biting reflex, and beginning potty training. Pet owners who have purchased their dogs too young have more difficulty with potty training and biting. Read this site for more information on WHY it's important to only support those breeders who follow the 12-week rule.
Why do Maltese puppies need to be 12 weeks old before going to a new home??