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Originally Posted by JDS  I now fully understand WHY you should choose a reputable breeder & WHY breeders should keep puppies until they are at least 12 weeks old.  I knew that was what was recommended, knew the reasons behind that way of thinking, but never really fully "got it". After bringing home LuLu, I get it now. I've brought home 6 week old pups from BYB in my lifetime (not yorkies) & they were always scared, and didn't adjust well for weeks or months. But my LuLu hasn't missed a beat since coming home at 14 weeks.  She isn't timid or shy, isn't scared at all, & hasn't cried at night...she has adjusted much better than I could have ever dreamed!
I know some of this could just be due to her personality, but I fully believe the way she was raised & the fact that she was allowed to stay with mom & littermates so long really prepared her for coming home to us. I couldn't be happier with how she's transitioned & how well behaved she is. I am so lucky to have such a wonderful baby girl. 
Just wanted to thank YT for helping me with my research. |
My grandma held longer her Great Danes ... never sent them home at 8 weeks.. always about 10 . So i believe even for larger breeds it is nicer to have them at the breeders longer than 8 weeks !
Great post !
xoxo