When we got our puppy two weeks ago, the breeder (who I think is wonderful in every way) had us come over for a demonstration, as well as to pick up the puppy. We stayed for almost three hours. She showed us how to hold the puppy during a bath, remove ear hair and general care and maintenance. She demonstrated how to tie a topknot and how to brush using one of her grown dogs. Then she gave us the following (and refused to accept any additional money):
1. Full-size bottles of shampoo, conditioner and detangler with empty measuring bottles and instructions about how to dilute each.
2. A brush and two combs.
3. An unopened package of puppy food.
4. Favorite stick treats.
5. Pictures.
6. Blue baby blanket with the scent of his mother and other litter mates.
7. Her unconditional support--she called every few days during the first week to see how we were doing.
8. And of course, the most important, a well-socialized, healthy, happy puppy!
In addition, what was most useful as I prepared for the new addition, was a definitive shopping list I found through the search query by "hunniebunnie" that listed everything one could possibly need. The address at the bottom of the list is
www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27842
Hope you find this useful.