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Originally Posted by R_Z  As for the age thing, I'll buy in to it. Makes sense that at 12 weeks they are better off. But why take them at 12 weeks? Wouldn't 14 weeks be better? Just curious.
As for not buying on sites like Craigslist, well if you're wanting a pure bred all paper yorkie, then sure only purchase from a reputable breeder. Then you know what you're getting. But if you're just wanting a friend and family member with the characteristics of a yorkie, there are plenty of places to consider. As with anything in life, you pay your money and take your chances. |
The YTCA didn't arbitrary pick the number 12, this is in fact, a MINIMUM number that many many breeders with years of experience decided would give the Yorkie the best change at adjusting to his new home. Many breeders keep them longer and feel like a pup smaller than 2 pounds should not be placed. Some breeders are now waiting 16 weeks until a bile acids test can be done. Read this article on how toy dogs are different in maturing than other breeds.
Why do Maltese puppies need to be 12 weeks old before going to a new home??
I really didn’t care if I had a purebred or not, and most of my dogs over the years have been mixed breeds from the pound, but this time I needed some specific traits, and I really wanted to raise a puppy. I knew that many byb's will breed a father daughter combination, they stud their boy out and get pick of the litter and choose a girl and become a “breeder”. Well this can result in some really bad genetic illnesses, and the emotional pain can be devestating. If you truly don’t care what type of dog you get, I suggest you go to pounds and shelters, they have some wonderfully healthy dogs, who will be put to sleep because they are no longer puppies, but they will make terrific pets. Please don’t support byb’s and puppy mill breeders.