I brought Winnie home at 10 weeks....the breeder chose to let me bring her home because I had a lot of experience with tiny dogs...and had been a vet tech. Some of her larger pups had already gone home at 8 weeks, and she chose to keep Winnie until she was closer to 2#. I value the breeder I got Winnie from and wouldn't say that she wasn't reputable for letting her pups go at 8 weeks...because she does use her judgement, has a genuine care for her pups (I was the 5th person to contact her about this particular pup, and she had turned them away for various reasons including no experience with small pups, no established vet connection, had small children, etc). I do get the idea behind keeping a small pup with mom and with the experienced breeder until it is older...but I don't think it is horrible if a pup comes to its new home sooner....everyone is entitled to an opinion....and they are all different. I get that the general consensus is to keep yorkie pups with mom until 12 weeks...but I think labeling people as "bad breeders" because they don't is uncalled for.
I personally value Gemy's opinions...love reading her comments and follow ups because she is quick apologize if she has offended...and is a plethera of information!!!
This is a very large group of very passionate people...and tons of opinions and information!!!
But opinions are just that....and everyone is entitled to have one
Good luck with your new babies!!! They are very cute!!!!