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My personal opinion, 6-8 months is wonderful! Still a lot of puppy left in them yet hopefully potty-trained and socialized already. My 1st was 8 wks when I got her - a lot more work then I had anticipated, took long time to potty train, dog was completely dependent on me for quite some time. This last pup I got at 18 months of age. She was already potty-trained, socialized, was a lot easier transition for both her and us (husband and I). My husband would agree w your outlook of children coming into the house at the age of 2! |
There is really no down side to it. They should just stay at least 12 wks because they learn allot from Mom but the longer they stay with Mom , the more they learn from her. The Plus side is you will get a stronger dog as they are not so fragile by that age. Much less stress about hypoglycemia & puppy vaccinations. |
The only downside that I can see with it is habits may have been formed that you dont like. Peepads/vs outside training, however it is still a puppy and you can train otherwise. Id just be very sure of where the puppy came from and know about its first 8 months or so. I think its a great age. |
Thank you, this is exactly what I was thinking. |
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if everything works out the pup we are looking at id from a very reputable breeder, she is giving her up because she is only around 4lbs which is perfect for us |
Hope this works! This is Joel and Jane the Dog - Chihuahua-Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier Mix CHESTER, WV Joel and Jane may be put down sometime soon. I copied and posted this from my facebook. In case it doesn't work right, you may contact ....o.k. never mind! They have both been adopted! But if you haven't made up your mind yet, please consider adopting one! Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue, Inc. is a WONDERFUL organization,(I have fostered for them before). |
We will be visiting a couple of breeders this weekend. Should we decide to put a deposit on a pup, is there a way to identify/mark him / her without offending a breeder. I am not sure I'll be able to tell for certain in one month if the pup we are taking home is the one we picked out of several available. Thank you. |
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Most breeders have tiny clippers to clip the hair off the ears, you can ask them to trim a stip of hair off the stomach of your puppy so it is marked so you can tell it is the same puppy when you pick it up. The breeder may be able to recognize each puppy, but this way you can tell also. |
Black Magic Market! Best of luck! |
I want to thank everyone for your help, looks like we have a new member in our family: http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/q...o19/yorkie.jpg on the down side I spent considerably more than I was planning to, on the up side she is beautiful, came from a recommended breeder, and hopefully stay healthy with us for many more years thanks everyone, I'll be back for more help I am sure |
Well not just help, you now have to update with pics as she grows. And what her name will be.:) |
Tootsie, I'll definetly post some pics as she grows. |
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Congratulations on your new addition!! Very cute pup! It speaks volumes for you and your wife as pet owners to have done the research you did before deciding on a puppy. I'm sure your family will enjoy many years with this little one. You'll have to post pics as she grows. |
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