Hi! I just joined today because I am supposed to be getting a Yorkie puppy in about 2 weeks. The puppy is supposed to be 8 weeks old then. I have read numerous posts here and realize that this is young but the breeder won't keep him any longer. She is definitely the type not to want to clean up poop.
I'm really scared now. I had read a Yorkie manuel she loaned to me, and saw nothing about hypoglycemia and all the other potential health problems. I believe I can deal with those, thanks to all of you here. I have a good vet also. But what concerns me is this: I have three other dogs in my house, two male toy poodles (one neutered, one soon to be) and a female half-cocker, half-doberman. Naturally, the female is larger but she is very sweet natured. She just went through a false pregnancy (so sad to see) and is scheduled to be spayed this coming month. She had a pelvic injury that makes it necessary for her not to have puppies. I am really worried about the tiny baby coming into our household now. I am prepared to keep the baby from harm's reach by using an old baby play pen modified for the puppy. It will have it's bed, toys, water, food and peepee pads all available. There is only one day a week that someone would be away from it for about 6 hours. I really want this baby, have always wanted a Yorkie but do not want to bring it into a situation that is harmful. I love my "kids" very much and would never want to bring a little one here if it wouldn't be good for it. My husband and grown daughter will be helping; we would all love it and lavish attention and care on it but I still don't want to do anything not good for this baby. Please give me some input, I will be very grateful. Thanks so much from such a newbie! |