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Originally Posted by roho  The breeder is taking her to the vet at 7 weeks for vaccinations (july2nd) .. she told me if the vet gives her the ok that she could be ready by july 9th (8 weeks). so she would come home with me with 1 vacc, and would have a scheduled 2nd vacc for sometime in early august. |
Way way to young for vaccinations and to go to a new home. Personally, best advice I can give you is to find another breeder. Vacc's should never start on a Yorkie until 10 weeks of age. Vacc's that follow are at 14 weeks then 18 weeks. Mine never go anywhere until after the second vacc's.
On a pup that is particularly small, they don't go anywhere until at least 2 1/2 lbs, I don't care how old they are. Some I have not sold until 7 or 8 months or older, already spayed/neutered by my vet. You see, if there is a problem especially liver shunt or other kidney/liver/heart issues, that can show symptoms after 6 months and definitely anesthesia will often bring a problem to the forefront. If there is a problem, I don't want that pup already someone else's baby, I would rather it be with me to take care of and deal with with the help of my Vet.
The smaller ones can be a bit more precarious. What seems fine now may not be later on as they get older. If after about 4 months and they seem to be fine and are pretty close to 2 1/2 lbs then I might consider letting one go to a new home but only if the new owner knows what to look for if problems could start, and the new owner must be home a good part of the day.
Small plus stress of going to a new home can cause a lot of things to go wrong. Even in the smaller ones, a little more age and size behind them will often transition them into a new home with way less trouble.