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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88  Well I cant speak for what is the norm for other country's but it is proven that small breed dogs do better when left with there mom until 12 weeks old because they are still learning things. The Yorkshire Terrier Club of American also says that's the age they should be when allowed to be taken to there new home. I would imagine all small breed puppies no matter what country they are in should still be left with there mom until 12 weeks whether its the norm or not its better for them. Many many breeders want to sell there pups as soon as they can so they can make the money and don't really care about the puppies. In America we have puppy mills and bad breeders and one sign of that is not keeping the pups until 12 weeks. If your a good breeder who has done there research then you know the benefits of a pup being with there mom until 12 weeks and have done the research. A pup younger then 12 weeks is also more likely to get hyperglycemia which will kill the pup if not taken care of so leaving the pup why you go to work all day when its 6 weeks old and even if you leave food you could come back to a dead pup is not a good idea. |
I totally respect all that
But I have had 5 yorkies from 4 different breeders and the breeders were/are fantastic.
Milo & Bellas breeder (just because this is the most recent) has 2 females and a male,and they produce 2 litters a year (obviously she is not in it for the money-Infact,if I tell you what my babies cost,you would probably wonder why she bothers at all),so she has a waiting list..she loves her puppies,her yorkies are in excelent conditions and she is fantastic
I was able to visit them when ever I wanted (which I did) and she sent me many many e-mails when I couldent visit,full of pictures and info etc.
The same goes for the breeders of my other yorkies.I guess the perception of when a puppy is ready to go home is different from one country to another,but that doesnt mean our breeders are rubbish
because the result seems the same to me...the only difference is,by the time my puppies are 12 weeks old,I will have had them a month and a half,and you (in general) will have just brought yours home
I could have hopped down to a pet shop and brought a puppy home,but I have never gone that route
Im just saying that I understand that it can be better for them for socializing etc..but as I said,it cant be something so terrible either,when people are taking their pups home at 6 weeks and not having any issues.
I have been a member of many yorkie groups for the past 9 years and people from the US seem so shocked and judgmental when someone mentions having a 6 week old puppy,but the bottom line is,its not so terrible,niether is it so difficult or complicated.You have to properly care for
any puppy,not just the 6 week old ones.
Someone who buys a puppy isnt usually someone whoīs working 10 hour days 6 days a week..most people who commit to a puppy do so because they
have the time
ALL toy breed puppies are at risk for hyperglycemia,it all just boils down to common sense.It doesnt matter if you take it home at 6 week or 10-make sure it eats regularly,and if you have to go out somewhere (which we ALL do) make sure itīs a short trip or leave the puppy in the care of someone else.
Lady (my previous yorkie) was still a high risk for hyperglycemia at 8 years old due to her tiny size..she was under 2lbs,so she was no different to a 6 week old puppy her whole life.
I just dont see the big issue in it,because as I said,itīs all Im used to
