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Old 10-14-2013, 08:24 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1 View Post
Let your momma wean her babies!!! This is suckling time that is also necessary for personality develpment and security. Your babies need this bonding and teaching with momma. This is why you leave them until they are 12 - 14 weeks old. Continue to allow them to eat puppy food, but dont rob them of the suckling instinct. Let your momma do what God has programmed her to do!!! She will wean them off her without you getting involved.
So glad you posted, I didn't know they could nurse that long.

To the OP, as I said, I have no experience, so do listen to the breeders that know, like Yorkiemom1
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