Hello Misty and Trixie,
I thought that might be the first response. I've raised many happy and well loved pups over the years; my sister is a breeder. I'm aware of what most "responsible" breeders prefer to do. However, after having studied the development of dogs, I know that they form their strongest bonds between the ages of eight and twelve weeks. The "younger" pups I've adopted over the years have always bonded more quickly and become more loving than those that I adopted who were "older" pups. You can open almost any paper here in Florida and find Yorkie pups as young as eight weeks who are ready to go to their forever homes. However, I'm still careful. That's why I'm here looking. I'm a 53 year old (Yikes, it hurts to admit it!) responsible man who is college educated, professional and knows a great deal about dogs. My vet is three blocks from my home and would be happy to provide a reference. I think I could probably handle a ten week old pup. Thanks, though, I do appreciate what is very good advice.
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