Haha, I can take no credit. All I did was research for two years re: breeders who uphold breed standards, various lines and their origins and standards. All the other credit goes to his breeder and his mother!!
Anyway, I have e-mailed Mr Sameja and his sister (who is also involved in breeding and showing Ozmillion lines) for their opinion on this matter as follows:
Good afternoon,
I understand that you and your brother are responsible for the Ozmillion line from which my Yorkie is a descendent (thank you for all of your hard work!).
There is a current debate on a Yorkshire Terrier specific forum (www.yorkietalk.com) and (http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/my-yorkie-videos/282167-live-birth-whelping.html) regarding the ideal time a responsible breeder should consider taking pups from their mother.
Mr Sameja has been quoted as follows:
"Puppies are most usually ready to leave their mothers at eight weeks old"
Osman A Sameja - The Yorkshire Terrier It's Care and Training
Now, I understand that this statement was made within the aforementioned book which was published in 1978.
Therefore, what I would like to know is, would you and your brother still consider 8 weeks as old enough to leave the mother or 12 weeks as recommended by the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America and, until recently, the Kennel Club of England?
Our forum is trying to promote responsible breeding and pet ownership. Therefore, as you and your brother have contributed so much to our knowledge of the breed as well as betterment of the breed, I would sincerely appreciate your response.
In addition, please let me know if you are happy for me to share your views.
Thank you in advance and kind regards,
If/when I get a response, I will share!