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topknot · 09-05-2011, 05:55 AM

Taking them outside in your own yard where you know no other dogs have been is one thing. I would not take mine outside till they were at least 10 - 12 weeks old and that is with them on a blanket or in a basket with me right there for just about 15 min. As far as letting them romp and play in the grass I would wait till they were at least 4 months of age min. You want them to have more of a protection. And you should always be right there with them. I was a vet tech in the past and have had yorkies for over 30 years.
Brister - Wow - you got your yorkie at 9 weeks! That is pretty young! The breeders I know don't let their babies go till min. of 12 weeks and would not take them outside till older like I did.
It is best to be safe than sorry.

09-05-2011, 05:55 AM	#5
topknot Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA Posts: 3,787	Taking them outside in your own yard where you know no other dogs have been is one thing. I would not take mine outside till they were at least 10 - 12 weeks old and that is with them on a blanket or in a basket with me right there for just about 15 min. As far as letting them romp and play in the grass I would wait till they were at least 4 months of age min. You want them to have more of a protection. And you should always be right there with them. I was a vet tech in the past and have had yorkies for over 30 years. Brister - Wow - you got your yorkie at 9 weeks! That is pretty young! The breeders I know don't let their babies go till min. of 12 weeks and would not take them outside till older like I did. It is best to be safe than sorry. Last edited by topknot; 09-05-2011 at 05:56 AM.