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How young is too young Hi, I am going to be buying a yorkie puppy from a breeder but I was just wondering how old a yorkie should be before it can leave the mother/litter mates. I am able to pick her up at 7 weeks but that just seems too soon? |
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That is sooooooooooooo too early! That baby will be missing out on so much socialization! My best dogs have been the ones I have brought home at 13 weeks. I didn't even let my rottweiler pups go until they were 10 weeks, and they were huge! The most common age I have heard is 14 weeks, but it will be interesting to see what others say. Good for you for questioning it. . |
Thank You I will ask her to hold on to her for a few more weeks then, I am sure she will be willing to. I have gotten a puppy from this breeder before but she was over 12 weeks old when I recieved her that is why I was curious. |
12 weeks is the general recommended age. I would really try to wait until then. 10 weeks at the VERY MINIMUM. (Releasing them at 7 weeks is actually illegal in many states!) IMO, there are just to many benefits that can be gained and too many hearships that can be avoided if she stays with the breeder a little longer...not worth the risk. Congrats on your soon-to-be new addition. |
We got Gracie at 10 1/2 weeks. She was right at 2 pounds. Others have gotten their babies sooner depending on circumstances. Sometimes there wasn't a choice but if given the option it seems the recommended norm is 12 weeks. Minimum 10 weeks. So much of it isn't how well they are eating or if they are weaned but more for the socialization skills. Also a lot of yorkie babies won't weigh 2 pounds until around 10-12 weeks (some NEVER weigh more than 2 pounds) and weighing less than 2 pounds puts them at a higher risk for hypoglycemia. |
As a breeder, never before 12 weeks of age and weighing a minimum of 2 pounds. A minimum of 2 vaccinations and vet checked. It is imperative that a breeder take every precaution that the pup is healthy and well adjusted before going to a new home. Moms do so much training and teaching from the age of 8 to 12 weeks and beyond. They should insure that the transition to the home goes as smoothly as possible for the new pup and family. Pups and dogs don't usually eat in a new environment for approx. 24 hours. They are taken away from the only home they've known, their mother and siblings, and it can put them under stress, so they need that weight to fall back on. If a pup is under 2 pounds they should be kept longer and if it appears they'll never reach that weight, then they aren't sold but, placed in approved homes. A family that understands the ramifications that may come with these wee ones. Reason, a reputable breeder doesn't sell any possibility of heartache. These wee ones may come with medical issues. The new family will know that vet bills are a possibility with these wee ones. |
I usually let them go at 10 weeks of age. For the smaller ones, I think 12 weeks + is more appropriate. |
I like to keep them until they are 10 to 12 wks depending on the puppy they need to be eating really good and by this age most are weighing over 2 lbs. I just let my 2 girls go this past weekend at almost 13 wks weighing 2.4 - 2.6 but i wanted to be sure they would be ok. |
Thank You for all the advice, we have all agreed to wait until 11 months now! |
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Yes! LOL 11 weeks :) |
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I got both mine at 11 weeks and I've not had any problems with them. I can't wait to see pics of your furbaby once you have them home :) xxx |
I no longer place any puppy before 16 weeks. I vaccinate at 8, 12, and 16 weeks and do the health testing at 16 weeks. I do not want a puppy leaving until it is fully vaccinated and I have to say that the extra time has resulted in really well adjusted confident puppies. I think that they can be well adjusted and confident at 12 weeks also, but it depends on the puppy and this is just the way I like to do it |
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