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Originally Posted by joyce evans  I've had dogs all of my life both mutt & pure. After being on this site for the last few months I'm sure learning some things. I too picked up my pup at 8 weeks but I didn't know any better. Not sure if this is a Yorkie thing or if it should apply to all. I picked up my Min Pin when she was 5 weeks old because her mom got bit by a snake. Lots of people sell or let go of pups at 6 & 8 weeks. My pup is fine but I still watch her like a hawk. Can someone tell me if this 12 week rule should apply to all puppies?? |
The best way to know for each breed is to look at the breed club like with yorkies there's is the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America and there website is ytca.com. Small breeds mature slower then larger breeds. A lot of breeders let puppies go younger then 12 weeks because it costs them more money and more time but reputable breeders arnt in it for the money they are in it to better the breed.