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Originally Posted by BorderKelpie

At 12 days old, she's too old to have it done the way it could have been done at 3-5 days old. At this point, removal will be a surgery with all the inherent anesthesia risks. I suppose it could be done when she is altered, but I seriously will not do my dogs and *knock on wood* have never had an issue. I do make a point to check and trim them as needed, which may need trimming more often than nails in constant contact with the ground, although, I am guessing Yorkies are too small to really wear their own nails down.
Just get into a habit of filing them when you brush her.

Ok, a beautiful, singleton girl - she needs a very special name, maybe something along the lines of a precious jewel or something.



She's a gorgeous pup!

Thank you for the answer! Jewel...nice idea!!