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Originally Posted by EsmeeKimme  I am appreciative of all the posts and such I have gotten here. Only a couple hurt my feelings some but I know they came from a good place. Because of the advice here, he is staying longer than I had originally arranged for, she knows I want copies of all testing that has been done on him and his parents, vet release for him and proof of his first shots and such when I go to get him, of course she knows now he has to weigh at least 2 pounds that day and I know a lot of great advice to have on hand in case anything goes wrong.
I understand everyones passion, heart and wisdom that have gone into the responses so I am learning and paying attention to each of them.
So thank you all. As for home date, it will depend on when Riley is ready and I know he will have more chance of a great start cause of this thread and the advice given here. I can't walk away from him, I won't even apologize for that weakness. I would frankly rather deal with the loss of respect that I will get from a few you than undo my promise to him. It has been a couple weeks since I met him I think and yet I can still remember the way he felt in my hands and the look on his face. I was already bonded and I can't help that now.
That being said IF I ever consider myself able to have another yorkie, I will be going to a YT recommended breeder and make sure he/she is 12 wks and everything else I have learned here will be followed to the letter. |
Your efforts have just giving extra insurance to your little one getting the best start possible! More importantly -- you may habe just "trained" the breeder into doing things the right way! She might have just learned a lot through your interactions. I hope she will start keeping her puppies until 12 weeks and 2 pounds as a matter of regular practice. You could well be responsible for a LOT of puppies getting a better start in life.
Yay you!