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gidget529 · 05-10-2011, 07:31 AM

I am just a pet owner and have owned yorkies fo 14 years now. I wish 14 years ago when I got my first I would have had access to the knowledge that ppl shared here. My 1st was 8 wks when I got her - way too young to be placed, but I didn't know. She had health and personality "quirks" all of her life. For the 2nd yorkie I owned, I had and listened to advice of ppl who know this breed well, and there is definitely a difference in personality and social skills in a dog that has been raised by a good breeder who keeps them AT LEAST 12 wks and who takes the time to socialize them.

I would find a breeder who keeps their pups longer. Diamond yorkies might take good care of their dogs, I don't know. But pups need to be kept and properly socialized for longer than 7 wks.

05-10-2011, 07:31 AM	#18
gidget529 Gidget & Sidney's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 3,462	I am just a pet owner and have owned yorkies fo 14 years now. I wish 14 years ago when I got my first I would have had access to the knowledge that ppl shared here. My 1st was 8 wks when I got her - way too young to be placed, but I didn't know. She had health and personality "quirks" all of her life. For the 2nd yorkie I owned, I had and listened to advice of ppl who know this breed well, and there is definitely a difference in personality and social skills in a dog that has been raised by a good breeder who keeps them AT LEAST 12 wks and who takes the time to socialize them. I would find a breeder who keeps their pups longer. Diamond yorkies might take good care of their dogs, I don't know. But pups need to be kept and properly socialized for longer than 7 wks.