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hha · 02-03-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Julie1760

I assume that the smaller they are, the longer they should stay with Mom?? So is it mainly based on the age or the weight or both?

I'm asking because the breeder I'm getting Myah said that she would be ready to go after 10 weeks. I want to do what is best for her, even though the wait is killing me. She is 8 weeks old yesterday and a little over 1lb. How much will she gain in the next 2-4 weeks? So would it be better to wait till 12-14 weeks?

Are you home all the time? I don't think there is anything at all wrong with getting them at 10 weeks..

Pinkluver · 02-03-2008, 10:31 AM

We got our first yorkie when she was 8 weeks old, and she adjsuted to us better in all honesty than Ava whom we got at a little over 11 weeks. The one thing Ava did better was potty. She was practially already potty trained! truthfully I like the idea of waiting that extra few weeks so they can bond with their mommies, mature, spend time with litter mates and gain extra strength.

Julie1760 · 02-03-2008, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by hha

Are you home all the time? I don't think there is anything at all wrong with getting them at 10 weeks..

I'm home most of the time. I own a sign shop and drive School bus, but one of us are home almost all the time. I'm usually only gone a couple hours at a time. Hubby is usually out in the shop (he paints Harley's for a living) If we are going to be gone to the sign shop for awhile I usually take Chloe' my Bichon along. My breeder is only 10 min. away and so is the vet. I plan on leaving her gated in the bathroom with a potty pad, food and her crate when I do my bus route. I just keep hearing that the little ones should stay longer with their mom's and I don't want to hamper her development by bringing her home too soon.

ingrid rose · 02-03-2008, 11:48 AM

this is a good question...I often wondered this....we brought Mya home at 7 1/2 weeks old, we had to soften her food before she could eat, but as far as everything else she was fine.

NanaDtreasures · 02-03-2008, 11:58 AM

[QUOTE=Julie1760;1727481][FONT=Comic Sans MS][B][COLOR=Purple]I assume that the smaller they are, the longer they should stay with Mom?? So is it mainly based on the age or the weight or both?

I agree with you. I had a couple that I felt were mature and big enough to go around 10 weeks....But I still wouldnt consider it before 12 weeks.

And the littler ones? No way will they go at 12 weeks.

And call me horrible....but I wont even sell to someone who calls me with kids yelling in the background. I know if the kids act like that.Theres a good chance I would sell my puppy (my baby for weeks) to a family that they may get hurt in or worse.

I dont want to sell a puppy that bad.

kl1977 · 02-03-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Julie1760

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][B][COLOR=Purple]I assume that the smaller they are, the longer they should stay with Mom?? So is it mainly based on the age or the weight or both?

I agree with you. I had a couple that I felt were mature and big enough to go around 10 weeks....But I still wouldnt consider it before 12 weeks.

And the littler ones? No way will they go at 12 weeks.

And call me horrible....but I wont even sell to someone who calls me with kids yelling in the background. I know if the kids act like that.Theres a good chance I would sell my puppy (my baby for weeks) to a family that they may get hurt in or worse.

I dont want to sell a puppy that bad.

What do you say to the people with the kids yelling in the background, how do you handle that. Funny thing about me thats when my kids always seem to start when I get on the phone with somebody lol.

tessasyorkie · 02-03-2008, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by hha

Are you home all the time? I don't think there is anything at all wrong with getting them at 10 weeks..

I will be home with the puppy for at least the next 3 months. I am recovering from ankle surgery, again (2 surgeries last year). As I stated in my information post these people really aren't what I would call breeders. They are an older spanish speaking couple that loves their dogs and accidently let the male get to her and ended up with 3 puppies. They don't seem to know alot about the puppies. But I can tell they really love the dogs and the puppies and they seem to be well taken care of. I talked to them this morning and we are going to wait at least another week. The puppies were born Dec 17. My ten year old daughter is going crazy having to wait for her new baby to come home. She has named her Little Miss Sophie. Thanks Jon

NanaDtreasures · 02-03-2008, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NanaDtreasures

What do you say to the people with the kids yelling in the background, how do you handle that. Funny thing about me thats when my kids always seem to start when I get on the phone with somebody lol.

Boy don't I remember the days.

My kids always acted up the worst when I got on the phone too..
Now my husband does!!!! LOL!!!

What I'm talking about is when they are just out of control.
Theres yelling ...screaming etc. VERY bad..I've had a couple that I cant even hear, AND they cant hear me .I've told them the truth...
I cant hear you pehaps you can call me back later.
Then I just dont answer when I see the number...
I know they may have been a nice family.
I just wasnt willing to take that chance.

I also wont talk to people who ask. How little are they going to be.
I only want a tiny one.....

Or someone who says....
"Can you tell me how to Crate train....
I work all day"
Then maybe you dont have time for a puppy.
Not one of my puppies anyways...

I dont care about the money
I care about my babies going to good homes

Cathi · 02-03-2008, 12:58 PM

remembers that Sal was 5 weeks when I brought him home. On Monday here will be 16 weeks and ever healthly little boy. I would have to say 8-12 weeks before I would bring another little boys into this house.

bjh · 02-03-2008, 01:21 PM

I say anywhere from 8 to 12 weeks. A lot depends on the size of the puppy and how well he is eating and the type of home he is going to. Also it is important to know how that puppy is being cared for after weening. Some breeders may keep them 12 weeks but they are kept in small pens, or cages and not necessarily well socialized and handled often. I think it is sometimes harder on puppies (and me) that have been in my home 12 weeks, really bonded to me and their surrounding and then they are sent away. Of course people that show want to keep the puppies until as least 12 weeks so they can evaluate them and eliminate any that do not meet the standard as a show prospect. In my area where I live it is rare for breeders to keep puppies until 12 weeks, most sell at 7 to 9 weeks.

hha · 02-03-2008, 01:44 PM

I have to say, although mine wasn't quite 7 weeks(the first one), she was very healthy, was eating very well, and acutally house broke very fast, nor did I have any kind of biting or any other bad habits out of her....I have always used the xpen, never put them in the bathroom, as I saw what kind of destruction could be done, mold chewing, etc. etc...

Julie1760 · 02-03-2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by hha

I have always used the xpen, never put them in the bathroom, as I saw what kind of destruction could be done, mold chewing, etc. etc...

I used the bathroom for my Schnauzer when she was a puppy(she has gone over the rainbow bridge 5 years ago) and my 4 year old Bichon when we were in the training stage and didn't have a problems. I don't have any room in my house for a xpen so that leaves me with the option of leaving her in a crate or giving her some freedom to go potty if she needs to while I'm gone.

It is so hard to know what is the right way to do it and I found this worked for me in the past so I will try it with my new one too.

02-03-2008, 10:31 AM	#17
Pinkluver Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: texas Posts: 381	We got our first yorkie when she was 8 weeks old, and she adjsuted to us better in all honesty than Ava whom we got at a little over 11 weeks. The one thing Ava did better was potty. She was practially already potty trained! truthfully I like the idea of waiting that extra few weeks so they can bond with their mommies, mature, spend time with litter mates and gain extra strength. __________________ Momma to Ava

02-03-2008, 11:58 AM	#20
NanaDtreasures YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: usa Posts: 1,321	[QUOTE=Julie1760;1727481][FONT=Comic Sans MS][B][COLOR=Purple]I assume that the smaller they are, the longer they should stay with Mom?? So is it mainly based on the age or the weight or both? I agree with you. I had a couple that I felt were mature and big enough to go around 10 weeks....But I still wouldnt consider it before 12 weeks. And the littler ones? No way will they go at 12 weeks. And call me horrible....but I wont even sell to someone who calls me with kids yelling in the background. I know if the kids act like that.Theres a good chance I would sell my puppy (my baby for weeks) to a family that they may get hurt in or worse. I dont want to sell a puppy that bad. __________________ Debbi ~Follow the 3 R's~~~ Respect for self...Respect for others ...Responsibility for all your actions

02-03-2008, 12:58 PM	#24
Cathi YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beaufort South Carolina Posts: 380	I am sure that everyone remembers that Sal was 5 weeks when I brought him home. On Monday here will be 16 weeks and ever healthly little boy. I would have to say 8-12 weeks before I would bring another little boys into this house.

02-03-2008, 11:48 AM	#19
ingrid rose Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Posts: 106	this is a good question...I often wondered this....we brought Mya home at 7 1/2 weeks old, we had to soften her food before she could eat, but as far as everything else she was fine.

02-03-2008, 01:21 PM	#25
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	I say anywhere from 8 to 12 weeks. A lot depends on the size of the puppy and how well he is eating and the type of home he is going to. Also it is important to know how that puppy is being cared for after weening. Some breeders may keep them 12 weeks but they are kept in small pens, or cages and not necessarily well socialized and handled often. I think it is sometimes harder on puppies (and me) that have been in my home 12 weeks, really bonded to me and their surrounding and then they are sent away. Of course people that show want to keep the puppies until as least 12 weeks so they can evaluate them and eliminate any that do not meet the standard as a show prospect. In my area where I live it is rare for breeders to keep puppies until 12 weeks, most sell at 7 to 9 weeks.

02-03-2008, 01:44 PM	#26
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	I have to say, although mine wasn't quite 7 weeks(the first one), she was very healthy, was eating very well, and acutally house broke very fast, nor did I have any kind of biting or any other bad habits out of her....I have always used the xpen, never put them in the bathroom, as I saw what kind of destruction could be done, mold chewing, etc. etc...