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Originally Posted by gemy  Taylor life is not so black and white, it is made of shades of grey. THe YTCA recommends a 12wk guideline. It is just that a guideline and a recommendation.
It is still breeders choice to place the puppy when the puppy is ready to go home. Some breeders might keep some pups until 16wks old, some might let go at 10wks. The absolute timing is only one, and only one factor, that goes into creating a reputable breeder.
I admire your passion for the YT, but there is still a wealth of knowledge to slowly accumulate about this breed.
I have learnt something from everyone here. And I continue to learn.
It is a great forum, with many passionate folks. Don't let your passion blind you to other points of view that just might differ from what the YTCA recommends. |
I'm not going simply with what they say but by how many people come on here posting about there puppy they got before 12 weeks normally 8 or 9 weeks old having biting problems as well as the ones who have died simply from hypoglycemia. I am also remember those who in posts have said the major differences between there first pup they got at 8 or 9 weeks old and then the one they got at 12 weeks or a little older then 12 weeks and how much easier and less problems the puppy was. Most people who are getting yorkies that we see here that are new have never had a yorkie before and don't have other dogs so they have no idea about hypoglycemia or are yorkie "experts" or have another dog to help teach the puppy things. I prefer 12 weeks for many reasons and I feel there are times it is more important then others but I still feel it is important. Most people have to go to work and I feel a pup under 12 weeks is to young to be left home all alone for 8 hours.