[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemomma78

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 who´s 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 it´s 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,it´s all Im used to

Well here in America only bad breeds and puppy mills sell there pups before 12 weeks. The Yorkshire Terrier club of AMERICA says they should not leave there mothers until 12 weeks. Any puppy no matter where is better off being with the moms until 12 weeks end of story it is proven.