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Old 04-04-2011, 02:34 PM   #16
Mardelin
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Originally Posted by munkytows View Post
thanks to all who have written. We were considering waiting 10 weeks, but I guess a couple more weeks wouldn't hurt, if it was for Archies benefit. I have been reading Yorkie books and magazines and they said the minimum was 8 weeks but the longer you wait the more they learn from mom. So, thanks to all. When we bring him home we will each (hubby and I) be taking a week off, him one week and me another. We have already started shopping too...what fun!
There is much more to the 12 week timeframe. More time with mother, pup is eating well on it's own (they do go off food when transition to a new home, hyperglycemia). The pup has had proper vetting and a minimum of two vaccinations. Socializing with litter mates is a must too.....
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