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Originally Posted by SilkyPooMama  I've heard some people say this, but around here everyone seems to send them away from their mamas at 8 weeks! They are choosing to keep mine about a week longer. A coworker told me 8 weeks was old and 5 weeks was more common- I thought that was just crazy! |
Yes well the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America who makes the standard for the yorkie say reputable breeders keep a puppy until 12 weeks and that, that is what is best for the puppy. Most states its illegal to sell a pup before 8 weeks. Just because lots of people are doing it does not make it right. A puppy learns a lot from there mom up until 12 weeks. Breeders who give them away before 12 weeks don't have the best interest of the dog at heart and are simply interested in only money. Puppies gotten before 12 weeks most often have biting issues, socialization issues, and potty training issues. Even the ASPCA says puppies should not leave there parents before 12 weeks.