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Poor poor puppy. The deed is done, you have the dog but I need to say this.
It is advised that a puppy stays with the mom and litter mates until they are 13 weeks old. In this time the mom teaches her puppies many things and the puppies play a big role in teaching each other bite inhibition. Staying with mom and litter mates builds their confidence. Your Mickey was taken away from the mom to soon. In my opinion you did the right thing in keeping him and loving him for who he is.

When you got him home did you take him to the vet and tell the vet how he was acting, if you did, what did your vet say. I ask this because you say he was emotionally damaged. By a year old if he still does not like to be picked up he is not going to change. Have you thought about seeing a dog behaviorist, they may have a method to change this lil guy.

He needs to be neutered and have his teeth cleaned I would not worry about Mickey hating you, these are medical and health issues that have to be dealt with. With my 5 yorkies 4 that are now passed, they hated the vet not me lol. Does Mickey and Max get along well with each other, does Mickey play with Max.

I would definitely tell others of my experience with this breeder, a kinda buyer beware.