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02-08-2009, 02:32 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TX
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| When studding for "pick of the litter" First of all I am new at this. The puppies were born 2 weeks ago. How long should I have before i have to make the decision on which puppy I would like. There are only two puppies and while the breeder is not forcing me to pick yet, the other couple wants to know which dog is going to be theirs. What is appropriate in this situation? I am feeling pressured to make a decision by this other couple when really they don't even look like yorkies yet!?!?!?!? Also what should I look for when picking out the puppy? They are teacup yorkies. At this time one appears smaller and darker in the face where the other is a tad bit bigger with a bigger head and lighter face. |
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02-08-2009, 03:17 PM | #2 |
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| I wouldnt choose until they are at least 8 weeks old. You get first pick and the other party will just have to wait. Besides, they shouldnt go to new homes until they are at least 12 weeks old and maybe older as they are "t-cups". You have plenty of time to decide.
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02-08-2009, 03:48 PM | #3 |
Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida
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| I agree wait till their atleast 8 weeks so you have a good idea what your getting. You and the breeder made a deal, and you should not be pressured.
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02-09-2009, 04:14 PM | #4 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Loxley,AL, USA
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| I agree. they should be willing to wait. Although i must say next time have a written contract with all these things in it. I would take notes this time around so you know what to add to your contract next time! |
02-10-2009, 12:20 PM | #5 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama
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| First of all, these are all deatails that should be discussed and decided on BEFORE breeding, along with researching the breed and being aware that there is no such thing as a "teacup" Yorkie. It's a term used by unethical breeders to describe dogs bred to be extremely small as adults...NOT responsible breeding. You really are not going to be able to determine much about the pups at such a young age. I would say at 8 weeks, minimum, you *might* be able to make a decision about which you'd like to keep. Don't feel pressured to pick now. They shouldn't be released until they are around 12 weeks of age, so you have plenty of time to decide. If the other owners are aware of the situation, then they should learn to deal with it. If they don't like it, tell them to look elsewhere. Between now and the time you need to make your decision, I would recommend educating yourself on the breed standard and how to determine if a dog is a quality specimen of the breed. (Again, something that should have been done BEFORE actively breeding.) Being educated on Yorkies will enable you to make a better decision when you are trying to evalutate the dogs. Last edited by BamaFan121s; 02-10-2009 at 12:22 PM. |
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