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Originally Posted by lksdolls I'm not offended, I simply didn't agree with your blanket view. Your explanation here is quite different from your first post. I couldn't agree with you more now. I cringe when I hear that someone bought a pup at 6 weeks. Although, I brought a 5 week old home, well, actually, I snuck the pup on the plane but the breeder only let me have her because we were expecting a litter within days and I already had experience feeding from a bottle, but that's another story. I won't let mine go until at least 10 weeks but prefer 12 weeks, although I have let them go at 8-9 weeks if the buyer already has a yorkie, or even has other animals. But, that is the exception and rare. I do ship but not until 12 weeks and if the pup is small, 16 weeks plus. It makes it harder on me because I become so attached to them at birth, but I know it's better for them and I want to make sure they are very healthy, growing and learning as they should be. And unlike many breeders who do their own shots and stuff...........I have the vet do it because he is trained to know what to look for if there is a problem.  |
I only have one thing I'd like to elaborate on in your post...Most breeders who have been at it for a very long time and have tons of experience are also very well trained at giving their own vaccines, doing their tails and dew claws, ect. This does not mean they are cutting corners. My vet personally trained me on how to properly administer a vaccine and dock a tail. I CHOOSE to dock my own tails because I prefer a specific length and I didn't always get what I asked for from my vet. It is a breeder's right to vaccinate and perform any other procedures that they see fit and are comfortable with on their own puppies. There are also extremely picky breeders who prefer not to take their young pups in to a vet (around other dogs/cats) unless their is a real medical need until they have had their first vaccine. I happen to be one of those picky breeders. Not trying to offend, just being honest. Best wishes,