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Gazou · 11-05-2007, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hha

my ex vet says the same thing on his website, 6 weeks..
I think sometimes staying with their littermates teaches them more bad habits...!

Which bad habits ?

autumn star · 11-05-2007, 05:33 PM

Congrats on your new furbaby. Welcome to YT! Good luck!

drawlins27 · 11-05-2007, 06:45 PM

We have so many new members who come on here after losing their puppy because they got him/her too young. I just don't understand some breeders

Make sure you monitor him at all times. He is too young to maintain his body heat and blood sugar. You must keep him warm at all times, feed him every few hours, and try to minimize stress. Any of these things could bring on a case of hypoglycemia which can easily be fatal. And it can happen very quickly. I would never bring a puppy home this young if given the choice but I wish you the best of luck.

erino77 · 11-05-2007, 08:00 PM

Welcome to YT!

mizzwanned · 11-05-2007, 08:14 PM

That's really young, they still need their momma

chestermama · 11-05-2007, 09:05 PM

he needs to be older to be away from mom

Wolfiebby · 11-06-2007, 03:27 AM

He isnt with his momma anymore. And there wasnt a litter, just a sister and he protects her a little but thats about it. I have been with him a lot to watch his behavior and learn his patterns. He has been to the vet twice already and is getting his first set of shots this week. I understand that some breeders like to keep their babies til they are 8 or even 12 weeks and I have no problem with that. I worry about the health and well being of my baby, I love him to pieces already. But I trust my vet completely. She has been with my family for years and all of my friends with babies see her too. I know all about the stress, kennel cough, hypoglycemia, parvo, keeping him warm, all the things that little ones are at risk of. Thank you for your concerns and god bless you all for taking such good care of all your babies. They are so precious....

hha · 11-06-2007, 04:42 AM

Biting! I have found the 11 week one bites a lot more, probably from the playing with the littermates, now, the one that is going on 5 never did chew on my fingers or anything else...I really know this is a sticky subject, always has been, but, I've always had my pups at 6 weeks for the most part, and never had any problems..well, I did have one(a maltese), but, I think the breeder lied, and said she was 8 weeks when she wasn't even six weeks..she was under a pound and did have hypoglycemia..almost lost her..but, heck, her teeth weren't even in yet..My yorkie at 6 weeks did fantastic..but, she also had her teeth and was eating very well..

Monday · 11-11-2007, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hha

my ex vet says the same thing on his website, 6 weeks..
I think sometimes staying with their littermates teaches them more bad habits...!

you say EX vet, is there a reason he or she is an EX???

6 weeks does seem too early to have the baby leave the mommy ....

Welcome to YT!!

What bad habits are you referring to???

RandomHeart · 11-11-2007, 10:25 PM

I am not getting my pup until she is 12 weeks old, that is what the breeder and the vet both recommend.

Good luck with your new baby ....

TANYATINYTOTS2 · 11-11-2007, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolfiebby

I am going to pick my baby up on Friday. This is my first Yorkie and I have read and re-read and still reading about how to take care of him. The one thing I cant find though, is now that the weather is getting colder is it too early to take him outside to potty train? He will be 6.5 weeks old when I get him? Should I use papers or pads or should I take him outside? Thanks to anyone who can help me answer this question?

Oh gosh he is way to young to go out he hasnt had all his shots at that age ? and he is so young to leave his momie too ????

MyFairLacy · 11-11-2007, 11:29 PM

Wow..as a future vet (I'm in vet school), 6 weeks is way too young to be away from its mommy and littermates. I would like to see any puppy (no matter the size or breed) be with its littermates until 8 weeks and small breed dogs until 10-12 weeks at least. I can't believe a vet would say 6 weeks is okay...they must not be familiar with toy breeds...or they are stuck in the "old mindset" that 6 weeks is the time to go. No way would I bring home a 6 week old yorkie...

adorame · 11-12-2007, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

Wow..as a future vet (I'm in vet school), 6 weeks is way too young to be away from its mommy and littermates. I would like to see any puppy (no matter the size or breed) be with its littermates until 8 weeks and small breed dogs until 10-12 weeks at least. I can't believe a vet would say 6 weeks is okay...they must not be familiar with toy breeds...or they are stuck in the "old mindset" that 6 weeks is the time to go. No way would I bring home a 6 week old yorkie...

hha · 11-12-2007, 04:11 AM

you say EX vet, is there a reason he or she is an EX???

6 weeks does seem too early to have the baby leave the mommy ....

Welcome to YT!!

What bad habits are you referring to???
Yes, my ex vet....It had NOTHING to do with his skills as a vet..He was a very good vet...!
And you know it's really funny that all my life dogs(big and small) went home at 6 weeks, and never had a problem with any of them..
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FL Tink · 11-12-2007, 04:29 AM

Welcome to YT. You have chosen to come here for advice there are years of experience and knowledge here. I hope u will be open to what everyone is saying. 6 wks is early. U say the baby is not even with its mother so why hasn't the breeder released the baby to u yet?? Consider waiting if possible. You would never forgive urself if the outcome was poor. Just something to think about. Good luck with ur new baby.

11-05-2007, 05:33 PM	#17
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11-05-2007, 06:45 PM	#18
drawlins27 Mommy's Lil' Miracle Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mufreesboro, TN Posts: 1,028	We have so many new members who come on here after losing their puppy because they got him/her too young. I just don't understand some breeders Make sure you monitor him at all times. He is too young to maintain his body heat and blood sugar. You must keep him warm at all times, feed him every few hours, and try to minimize stress. Any of these things could bring on a case of hypoglycemia which can easily be fatal. And it can happen very quickly. I would never bring a puppy home this young if given the choice but I wish you the best of luck. __________________ I LOVE my little Furbutts!

11-05-2007, 08:14 PM	#20
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	That's really young, they still need their momma __________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3

11-06-2007, 03:27 AM	#22
Wolfiebby YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tennesee Posts: 8	needs to be with momma? He isnt with his momma anymore. And there wasnt a litter, just a sister and he protects her a little but thats about it. I have been with him a lot to watch his behavior and learn his patterns. He has been to the vet twice already and is getting his first set of shots this week. I understand that some breeders like to keep their babies til they are 8 or even 12 weeks and I have no problem with that. I worry about the health and well being of my baby, I love him to pieces already. But I trust my vet completely. She has been with my family for years and all of my friends with babies see her too. I know all about the stress, kennel cough, hypoglycemia, parvo, keeping him warm, all the things that little ones are at risk of. Thank you for your concerns and god bless you all for taking such good care of all your babies. They are so precious....

11-11-2007, 11:29 PM	#27
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	Wow..as a future vet (I'm in vet school), 6 weeks is way too young to be away from its mommy and littermates. I would like to see any puppy (no matter the size or breed) be with its littermates until 8 weeks and small breed dogs until 10-12 weeks at least. I can't believe a vet would say 6 weeks is okay...they must not be familiar with toy breeds...or they are stuck in the "old mindset" that 6 weeks is the time to go. No way would I bring home a 6 week old yorkie... __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

11-05-2007, 08:00 PM	#19
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11-05-2007, 09:05 PM	#21
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	he needs to be older to be away from mom

11-06-2007, 04:42 AM	#23
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	Biting! I have found the 11 week one bites a lot more, probably from the playing with the littermates, now, the one that is going on 5 never did chew on my fingers or anything else...I really know this is a sticky subject, always has been, but, I've always had my pups at 6 weeks for the most part, and never had any problems..well, I did have one(a maltese), but, I think the breeder lied, and said she was 8 weeks when she wasn't even six weeks..she was under a pound and did have hypoglycemia..almost lost her..but, heck, her teeth weren't even in yet..My yorkie at 6 weeks did fantastic..but, she also had her teeth and was eating very well..

11-11-2007, 10:25 PM	#25
RandomHeart BANNED! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 157	I am not getting my pup until she is 12 weeks old, that is what the breeder and the vet both recommend. Good luck with your new baby ....

11-12-2007, 04:11 AM	#29
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	you say EX vet, is there a reason he or she is an EX??? 6 weeks does seem too early to have the baby leave the mommy .... Welcome to YT!! What bad habits are you referring to??? Yes, my ex vet....It had NOTHING to do with his skills as a vet..He was a very good vet...! And you know it's really funny that all my life dogs(big and small) went home at 6 weeks, and never had a problem with any of them.. __________________

11-12-2007, 04:29 AM	#30
FL Tink No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverview, Florida Posts: 4,953	Welcome to YT. You have chosen to come here for advice there are years of experience and knowledge here. I hope u will be open to what everyone is saying. 6 wks is early. U say the baby is not even with its mother so why hasn't the breeder released the baby to u yet?? Consider waiting if possible. You would never forgive urself if the outcome was poor. Just something to think about. Good luck with ur new baby.