I got my first Yorkie from a breeder I found advertised in the local paper (this was in 1999). He was 9 weeks old. Didn't know anything about pups were to stay with their mother until a least 12 weeks. I lost Teddy at age 14 from liver failure. My current Gidget will be 3 on January 21. I found her on the internet from a breeder. She was 6 1/2 weeks old. I hesitated about getting her bc of the 12 week rule but fell in love with her. Had just lost my husband of 55 years and was very vulnerable and lonely. I brought her home, took her to my Vet and he said she was in very good health for a 6 week old. Started having concern bc of the things I was reading on this forum and was hesitant about loving her too much in case something went wrong. As of now, the only Vet visits we have are for her 1 year check up and getting her heartworm and flea meds. I know I am very fortunate that everything is okay with her. The breeder gave me papers to take her to the Vet within 2 days and report back to her if he found any issues. Love my little cuddle buddy! |