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Originally Posted by dawn27  I believe that it is very possible for a Yorkie puppy to leave its mother at the age of 8 weeks old. If .... They have received all of the appropriate care and vaccinations required and has received a clean Health Check from the veterinarian.
There are however the exceptions. For those puppies who are very tiny. They of course need more time nursing with mamma and additional time to reach a appropriate weight before being released to the new family. I don't believe that any veterinarian would allow a breeder to release a pup who does not meet the criteria of what a Healthy puppy should be. Nor should a responsible breeder. |
Well that does not jive with what the mother club for Yorkshire Terriers set out. And just when are you doing BATS on the puppies? The new recommendations are 16wks old. I certainly hope that health check includes Bats.
And many veterinarians are not toy breed experienced and up to date on the latest recommendations for every breed. I know I had to educate my vet on my breed, and she had no clue about them. General experience is no substitute for breed specific experience.