Lorraine,
Thank you for your reply and advice. You should hold fast to your principles. However, I have been contacted by several breeders on this site offering pups from 8 to 10 weeks of age. Having already checked several references for three of those breeders and having seen the pups of two of those members in person, I can assure you that they are most responsible and highly regarded. Not to mention, they had beautiful pups!!! I will be visiting with three more breeders tomorrow, two of whom are members here: one in Pembrooke Pines and one in Fort Lauderdale. My private messages suggest there are many here who have impeccable ethics and are still allowing adoptions at at earlier age. My reasons for wanted a younger puppy are clearly stated in one of my posts and there is much evidence that exists confirming the bonding stage that I refer to. I have three rescues now and over the years have fostered more than a dozen abandoned and sick yorkies. What makes this country great is that we all have our own experiences and our own opinions. Although, I don't agree with you, I strongly support your right to your opinion.
Big wet dog kisses to you and yours,
DJ
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