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Originally Posted by alimorgeron  My baby had her first round of shots and dewormer before I picked her up At the right age of 8 weeks for the initial shots. She had a health Check from her vet and I have an appointment this Saturday with my vet for another health check. My breeder was very good with my puppy. She made sure all was well before I took her home. I was instructed by my breeder to NOT bring her to potty outside yet due to parvo and other problems that could arise from doing so right now. I was also advised to make sure she eats and drinks alot of water to avoid becoming hypoglycemic. That being said, this is NOT my 1st yorkie. I am well aware of complications that "could" arise even if she is 1 yrs old. I can respect everyone's concern, but I just can't respect disrespecting someone because you feel they are less of a person for allowing a puppy to leave at 8 weeks. My baby girl will be loved and taken care of just like my child, because she is just that, my child. Again, Just saying! |
Well it was just not the 8wk idea, but a lot of other questions were asked that had no answers from you. And when experienced breeder and dog fanciers question or query, they do this a lot from a) care of and for the health of the puppy and b) to provide some learning on best professional practises.
A comment to think about, as a breeder I would never send home a puppy within 72 hours of ashot being given. This way it is my responsibility and quite frankly that should ease your mind about this puppies response to the core set of vaccines. Although recent protocols are on the move again - I assume that you up on the latests AAHA and AVMA vaccination protocols ? These can be found in our library and it is good idea to print out and go to your vet with.
YorkieMom1 - makes incredibly valid points - a very well experienced breeder who understands the puppy enrichment process can do a better job with this youngster than probably 90 odd per cent of pet owners.
You may be home all day but do you know how to progress the puppies stimulations and instructional play time.
When I got my boy at 12weeks old, he already knew a halter a leash, his name, sit, come. And he was a tad under 3lbs and was the smallest thing (other than my own youngsters ) I had ever been responsible for. And toy drive had already been worked on.
So start doing some reading here - lots of fascinating research - articles in the library etc.
Stick around and enjoy what YT has to offer