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Ellie May · 11-29-2007, 11:24 AM

That is a bit young to bring home a Yorkie. I would be very worried about leaving her for that long a time because of hypoglycemia. Maybe get a Yorkie sitter for a few weeks? Or leave her with the breeder for a few weeks longer?

kanda · 11-29-2007, 11:38 AM

Is 8 weeks too young? I didnt know. Actually, it likely will be a bit longer because I dont know my move date...our development has been plagued with delays and even a fire, so I would be suprised if we moved in time. My breeder has already agreed to hold on until we are ready, so this wont be a problem.

But this has brought up an interesting point...how old should she be when I bring her home? I was under the impression that 8 weeks is sort of the standard for breeders.

Ellie May · 11-29-2007, 11:48 AM

12 weeks is preferrable. 10 weeks is acceptable. 8 or 9 weeks the breeder should have a really good reason to let them go. I wouldn't leave a Yorkie puppy home alone for more than a couple hours before atleast 12 or 14 weeks and then it is touchy. It is best to come home at lunch and check.

Sorry for the sentence fragments.

kanda · 11-29-2007, 12:59 PM

Possibly the reason she's letting her come to us sooner is because of my and my husbands work schedule? I work 9-5, he works half days half evenings, so puppy wont be left alone for long. I dont know though.

Wow, I really dont want her to come to me too early...I think I will send her an email and ask to see if she can hold on to her until she's at least 12 weeks old. She told me she has no problem holding on to her for longer, but neither of us discussed a time line. Thanks for bringing that to my attention!

yorkiesmiles · 11-29-2007, 08:34 PM

welcome to YT - I hope you stay around - see how helpful & friendly everyone is

You got great advice on crate training or x-pen when you're gone - then when they're older use the gate. Mine are gated into the kitchen when I'm gone and they do great/

That would be great if the breeder will keep your little one a bit longer. The socialization that occurs after 8 weeks with the mother and litter mates is very important

Txgurl06 · 11-29-2007, 08:41 PM

kiele goes in the masterbath room for now! and then we she gets better at pottying she will get the master bedroom. and sooner or later get full run of the house when we are gone like skoshi does.

they get full run of the house when we are home.

PANAMA69 · 11-29-2007, 11:03 PM

to yt is nice to have here with us

kanda · 11-30-2007, 12:29 AM

Thank you everyone for the very warm welcome! I have no doubt you have heard this before, but you all are a very special group. I am really very happy to have found you.

I know, I have a LOT to learn. Thankfully I still have months to get everything straight. I'm actually going to pick up a book this weekend to get some basics down. I've heard Yorkies for Dummies is a great place to start. I'm kind of going a step at a time and I'm sure when the time comes everything will (hopefully!) fall into place.

11-29-2007, 11:24 AM	#16
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	That is a bit young to bring home a Yorkie. I would be very worried about leaving her for that long a time because of hypoglycemia. Maybe get a Yorkie sitter for a few weeks? Or leave her with the breeder for a few weeks longer? __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

11-29-2007, 11:48 AM	#18
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	12 weeks is preferrable. 10 weeks is acceptable. 8 or 9 weeks the breeder should have a really good reason to let them go. I wouldn't leave a Yorkie puppy home alone for more than a couple hours before atleast 12 or 14 weeks and then it is touchy. It is best to come home at lunch and check. Sorry for the sentence fragments. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

11-29-2007, 08:34 PM	#20
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	welcome to YT - I hope you stay around - see how helpful & friendly everyone is You got great advice on crate training or x-pen when you're gone - then when they're older use the gate. Mine are gated into the kitchen when I'm gone and they do great/ That would be great if the breeder will keep your little one a bit longer. The socialization that occurs after 8 weeks with the mother and litter mates is very important __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

11-29-2007, 08:41 PM	#21
Txgurl06 RIP Skoshi! Love You Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wichita falls,tx Posts: 3,383	kiele goes in the masterbath room for now! and then we she gets better at pottying she will get the master bedroom. and sooner or later get full run of the house when we are gone like skoshi does. they get full run of the house when we are home. __________________ To The"Coolest" Friend A Girl Could Have

11-29-2007, 11:38 AM	#17
kanda No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 231	Is 8 weeks too young? I didnt know. Actually, it likely will be a bit longer because I dont know my move date...our development has been plagued with delays and even a fire, so I would be suprised if we moved in time. My breeder has already agreed to hold on until we are ready, so this wont be a problem. But this has brought up an interesting point...how old should she be when I bring her home? I was under the impression that 8 weeks is sort of the standard for breeders.

11-29-2007, 12:59 PM	#19
kanda No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 231	Possibly the reason she's letting her come to us sooner is because of my and my husbands work schedule? I work 9-5, he works half days half evenings, so puppy wont be left alone for long. I dont know though. Wow, I really dont want her to come to me too early...I think I will send her an email and ask to see if she can hold on to her until she's at least 12 weeks old. She told me she has no problem holding on to her for longer, but neither of us discussed a time line. Thanks for bringing that to my attention!

11-29-2007, 11:03 PM	#22
PANAMA69 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ~~YorkieWorld~~ Posts: 8,428	to yt is nice to have here with us

11-30-2007, 12:29 AM	#23
kanda No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 231	Thank you everyone for the very warm welcome! I have no doubt you have heard this before, but you all are a very special group. I am really very happy to have found you. I know, I have a LOT to learn. Thankfully I still have months to get everything straight. I'm actually going to pick up a book this weekend to get some basics down. I've heard Yorkies for Dummies is a great place to start. I'm kind of going a step at a time and I'm sure when the time comes everything will (hopefully!) fall into place.