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YorkieRose · 11-08-2007, 07:24 AM

Many bitches get tired of puppies around 4 to 6 weeks...and that is when I "hired" a nanny for them..there was always another seasoned bitch who wanted to mother..they were weaned and the nanny will clean and play with them if mom was interested...then around 8 to 12 weeks, I let them play with a few teenager Yorkies and other adults with supervision...group play is important when possible...
Bitches need attention, free time, grooming, along with diet, vet care, etc...
If the breeder does not have time to spend with their dogs and they are left for long hours without interaction, then I would look elsewhere...

A well adjusted puppy needs...a breeder who is dedicated to covering all the bases before and after its birth..and a owner who is dedicated to the well being of their pet until death..

011011 · 11-08-2007, 07:35 AM

We have a nanny also for ours but it is a neuterd male.We say he should of been a female for he takes VERY good care of them.He actually cleans them plays with them just like a momma stops fights etc.Never seen anything like it he is the greatest.He is 15 pounds also

He gets very protective over them , sometimes more than their own mamas.

trueblu · 11-08-2007, 08:24 PM

i had to raise a pup from 6 weeks. She has been terrible to raise.She is 6 months now and i am still working with her even tho she has other dogs to teach her, it was stuff like breaking her to not bite hard. leave the baby with the mother if you possibly can, makes a world of difference for the pup

11-08-2007, 07:24 AM	#16
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	breeder Many bitches get tired of puppies around 4 to 6 weeks...and that is when I "hired" a nanny for them..there was always another seasoned bitch who wanted to mother..they were weaned and the nanny will clean and play with them if mom was interested...then around 8 to 12 weeks, I let them play with a few teenager Yorkies and other adults with supervision...group play is important when possible... Bitches need attention, free time, grooming, along with diet, vet care, etc... If the breeder does not have time to spend with their dogs and they are left for long hours without interaction, then I would look elsewhere... A well adjusted puppy needs...a breeder who is dedicated to covering all the bases before and after its birth..and a owner who is dedicated to the well being of their pet until death..

11-08-2007, 08:24 PM	#18
trueblu YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: perkins, okla Posts: 4	age i had to raise a pup from 6 weeks. She has been terrible to raise.She is 6 months now and i am still working with her even tho she has other dogs to teach her, it was stuff like breaking her to not bite hard. leave the baby with the mother if you possibly can, makes a world of difference for the pup

11-08-2007, 07:35 AM	#17
011011 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 1,432	We have a nanny also for ours but it is a neuterd male.We say he should of been a female for he takes VERY good care of them.He actually cleans them plays with them just like a momma stops fights etc.Never seen anything like it he is the greatest.He is 15 pounds also He gets very protective over them , sometimes more than their own mamas.