There are many breeders on this site who have been breeder for decades and will always recommend 10-12 weeks perhaps longer depending on the size of the pups.
There is some socializing they learn living in the pack longer and the aforementioned hypoglycemia is something to watch out for. Ask the breeder if her dogs have a history of heart issues or luxating patella and what her health guarantee is against. My breeder gave a five year health guarantee.
At 8 weeks I can't imagine the pup would have it's shots yet so you will need to get those at 9 weeks then 13 week and final at 17 weeks. Rabies I would recommend waiting until they are 6 months old.
Get lots of chew toys and things to keep their little brain stimulated or your furniture is toast, I really like nylabone toys, they are good and sturdy and won't hurt the teeth. Make sure your pup is eating 4 meals a day. Yorkies are wee cheeky monkeys and smart as a whip, so be on the ball for toilet training. It's about consistency and persistence.
blankets and cozy stuff mine love to cuddle and snuggle
Research your puppy foods, you want your baby on a really good one, the first few ingredients should be meats and fish, avoid anything that has rice corn soy wheat beet peas and too much chicken/turkey/meal. You want whole meats for proper proteins.
Don't let them climb, they have soft bones and could get really hurt (I'm sure you know that one already).
Everything out of the way they can chew. I'm trying to remember everything from when I first got Teegy, okay I can't think of any more right at this minute. |