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Punkin&Piper · 09-05-2008, 04:39 PM

You need to have more time I took mine every morning before work to my sisters house so she could babysit, punkin my oldest ended up geting very attached to her. A babysitter or waiting may be your best bet

cslcs25 · 09-06-2008, 06:23 AM

I am so excited for you and want to hear what you have decided. Did you come home with a yorkie today? My daughter and I each got a yorkie from the same litter (mine is Abby and hers is Murphy). I am retired and spend all day with mine. She teaches so is gone during the day. Both dogs are doing great but I think ours is doing better with potty training (makes sense). She keeps Murphy in her kitchen with food/water/potty pad.

Let us know if you get one!!

iwantayorkie08 · 09-06-2008, 11:01 AM

Not today! I have put it off until next weekend. I need to get everything ready first. Thank you for all of your replies, its been very helpful!

m102262 · 09-06-2008, 11:25 AM

Are you just going to look and visit until they let you take the puppy home? This is far too young especially under your circumstances. The puppy will NOT be fine if you walk it and leave at that age. Adopt the puppy closer to AT LEAST10 weeks and try very hard to adopt it when you are able to take a vacation time! You must go home during lunch for the first few weeks at least! Get nutrical and give in the morning before you go and at lunch. Your email is troubling at 7.5 weeks and I hope you and the breeder agree to give this baby more time with it's mother!

ketters12 · 09-06-2008, 11:45 AM

I had no clue what I was doing when I got Tobey- he was barely 8 wks old. You have to be mentally prepared to devote every second that you are home to caring for and training your puppy IMO. During the day he wasn't alone that long because my husband would be home in between college classes, but we did keep him either in the kitchen or in his crate because we were using the crate training method for potty training.

Today Tobey is about a year and 9 months and is perfectly fine. But those first weeks were hard because when they are out of the crate, you literally CAN'T take your eyes off them. One for safety, and two because if they start to potty you have to catch them and take them to the right place to potty.

IMO if you want a well trained adult dog, those first weeks you have them are SOOO critical because they are learning everything about the world. Read up on it. Like you need to make sure you socialize the pup and expose him to all kinds of noises, people, (safely), etc. And having a routine is also good. Like others have said, they are like human babies- routine give them a sense of security as they build that bond of trust and love with you.

Good Luck!!

Nancy1999 · 09-06-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by m102262

Are you just going to look and visit until they let you take the puppy home? This is far too young especially under your circumstances. The puppy will NOT be fine if you walk it and leave at that age. Adopt the puppy closer to AT LEAST10 weeks and try very hard to adopt it when you are able to take a vacation time! You must go home during lunch for the first few weeks at least! Get nutrical and give in the morning before you go and at lunch. Your email is troubling at 7.5 weeks and I hope you and the breeder agree to give this baby more time with it's mother!

I didn't realize the dog was so young, many state have laws that say dogs can be adopted as young as 6 weeks, most states, I believe it's 8 weeks, but this ruling is intended to cover all breeds of dogs, and larger breeds have larger puppies, and hypoglycemia isn't an issue. The Yorkshire Terrier Club of America forbids a breeder from releasing a pup before 12 week; this is the MIMIUM. The YTCA is parent club of the AKC. It's made up of breeders and others who have studied the Yorkshire Terrier, and are very aware of its needs. A breeder willing to sell their dogs this young is a huge red flag, mother may stop nursing at this age, but the pup is learning important socialization skills from her and the other pups at this time, such as inhibition of the biting reflex. I know you are anxious to get a puppy, but please find a responsible breeder; you will save yourself a great deal of heartache, and money. See this link for information on choosing a breeder: Choosing A Breeder YorkieTalk offers a wealth of information on selecting a good breeder, it also has many threads on the problems people are dealing with because they didn't choose wisely. People always say, "Oh I wish I'd found YorkieTalk before I got my dog, I would have known so much more what to look for". You were lucky and found YorkieTalk first, please take the time to read some of the forums and study as much as you can before choosing a dog. Remember, a Yorkie is a 15 year commitment.

m102262 · 09-06-2008, 11:47 AM

I guess my other concern is that you are looking at a puppy that a Breeder is willing to let go to your home at 7.5weeks? I don't like how that may turn out for you. We got our puppy from Willow Hills Li Treasures after 1 year of research and the Breeder would not let me have the puppy until just over 11 weeks. As a result we got a gorgeous, healthy, well adjusted puppy.

Have you checked this person out completely? Better to be patient and get the best dog than over-anxious and end up with a pet that may live many years and have issues that poor Breeders can cause. Be patient!!!!!

m102262 · 09-06-2008, 11:54 AM

I obviously agree 900%! Very sound advice! My parents had Yorkies my whole life, then I had a Yorkie, Mugsie for 16 years- breeder made me wait until he was 4 months because he was small- he was amazing and now I have Barclay who is 6 months and the Breeder made me wait. just over 11 weeks Waiting is a good thing! Great dogs are worth it!

mscat · 09-06-2008, 12:03 PM

7 1/2 weeks old is very, very young. THere is a high chance something tragic may occur leaving a puppy alone all day at this age. I worry that the pup will have serious anxiety and separation issues down the road.
i brought my Suzi home at 10 weeks. She was so scared and would not eat the first day. she is now 6months old. She follows my son and I everywhere, and is never far away from us. She sleeps next to me whereever I am, and even follows me to the bathroom. If i close the door she scratches to be let in. Suzi is the love of my life. AND she is very demanding, even at 6 months. That has not changed. If I go outside on the deck , she starts barking her head off like crazy. When my son leaves for school she looks in the window and cries .Even when i am there.
The thing is that I am at home all day. AND Suzi still is very needy . It is true that when they are babies they sleep most of the time. However, they need the closeness and boding of their caregiver .Especially when very young.
honestly, If I was having to work full time again, I would not have brought her home. It is a huge commitment, and being there makes a huge difference, especially a very young puppy.

mypreciouspups · 09-06-2008, 12:16 PM

When I see a breeder letting such a young yorkie leave it's mom.. is money.. that way they do not have to pay for any shots.. puppy may be cheaper.. but this could be why.. I know it costs me 50.00 for each new puppy shot here where I am.. and so when you get a puppy older.. they should be Up to date on shots.. so please do not take a puppy home at that age and then go to work.. they need to be with momma.. unless you close to breeder and breeder wants to keep puppy by day and you have puppy at night.. but that means you would need to be around the corner from the breeder.. but way way to young is not good.. for your money, nor the babies health..
I know you so excited.. but again.. waiting could be better.. and check out the breeder... anne

09-05-2008, 04:39 PM	#16
Punkin&Piper Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 1,088	You need to have more time I took mine every morning before work to my sisters house so she could babysit, punkin my oldest ended up geting very attached to her. A babysitter or waiting may be your best bet __________________ Laura Punkin and Piper

09-06-2008, 11:25 AM	#19
m102262 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Davie, FL USA Posts: 45	7.5 weeks?!!!! Are you just going to look and visit until they let you take the puppy home? This is far too young especially under your circumstances. The puppy will NOT be fine if you walk it and leave at that age. Adopt the puppy closer to AT LEAST10 weeks and try very hard to adopt it when you are able to take a vacation time! You must go home during lunch for the first few weeks at least! Get nutrical and give in the morning before you go and at lunch. Your email is troubling at 7.5 weeks and I hope you and the breeder agree to give this baby more time with it's mother!

09-06-2008, 11:45 AM	#20
ketters12 YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 251	I had no clue what I was doing when I got Tobey- he was barely 8 wks old. You have to be mentally prepared to devote every second that you are home to caring for and training your puppy IMO. During the day he wasn't alone that long because my husband would be home in between college classes, but we did keep him either in the kitchen or in his crate because we were using the crate training method for potty training. Today Tobey is about a year and 9 months and is perfectly fine. But those first weeks were hard because when they are out of the crate, you literally CAN'T take your eyes off them. One for safety, and two because if they start to potty you have to catch them and take them to the right place to potty. IMO if you want a well trained adult dog, those first weeks you have them are SOOO critical because they are learning everything about the world. Read up on it. Like you need to make sure you socialize the pup and expose him to all kinds of noises, people, (safely), etc. And having a routine is also good. Like others have said, they are like human babies- routine give them a sense of security as they build that bond of trust and love with you. Good Luck!! __________________ Karena Tobey's mommy (otherwise known as "pumpkin pants" )

09-06-2008, 11:47 AM	#22
m102262 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Davie, FL USA Posts: 45	Breeder? I guess my other concern is that you are looking at a puppy that a Breeder is willing to let go to your home at 7.5weeks? I don't like how that may turn out for you. We got our puppy from Willow Hills Li Treasures after 1 year of research and the Breeder would not let me have the puppy until just over 11 weeks. As a result we got a gorgeous, healthy, well adjusted puppy. Have you checked this person out completely? Better to be patient and get the best dog than over-anxious and end up with a pet that may live many years and have issues that poor Breeders can cause. Be patient!!!!!

09-06-2008, 11:54 AM	#23
m102262 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Davie, FL USA Posts: 45	Nancy 1999 I obviously agree 900%! Very sound advice! My parents had Yorkies my whole life, then I had a Yorkie, Mugsie for 16 years- breeder made me wait until he was 4 months because he was small- he was amazing and now I have Barclay who is 6 months and the Breeder made me wait. just over 11 weeks Waiting is a good thing! Great dogs are worth it!

09-06-2008, 06:23 AM	#17
cslcs25 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: boerne Posts: 29	I am so excited for you and want to hear what you have decided. Did you come home with a yorkie today? My daughter and I each got a yorkie from the same litter (mine is Abby and hers is Murphy). I am retired and spend all day with mine. She teaches so is gone during the day. Both dogs are doing great but I think ours is doing better with potty training (makes sense). She keeps Murphy in her kitchen with food/water/potty pad. Let us know if you get one!!

09-06-2008, 11:01 AM	#18
iwantayorkie08 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southgate, MI, USA Posts: 60	Not today! I have put it off until next weekend. I need to get everything ready first. Thank you for all of your replies, its been very helpful!

09-06-2008, 12:03 PM	#24
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	7 1/2 weeks old is very, very young. THere is a high chance something tragic may occur leaving a puppy alone all day at this age. I worry that the pup will have serious anxiety and separation issues down the road. i brought my Suzi home at 10 weeks. She was so scared and would not eat the first day. she is now 6months old. She follows my son and I everywhere, and is never far away from us. She sleeps next to me whereever I am, and even follows me to the bathroom. If i close the door she scratches to be let in. Suzi is the love of my life. AND she is very demanding, even at 6 months. That has not changed. If I go outside on the deck , she starts barking her head off like crazy. When my son leaves for school she looks in the window and cries .Even when i am there. The thing is that I am at home all day. AND Suzi still is very needy . It is true that when they are babies they sleep most of the time. However, they need the closeness and boding of their caregiver .Especially when very young. honestly, If I was having to work full time again, I would not have brought her home. It is a huge commitment, and being there makes a huge difference, especially a very young puppy. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

09-06-2008, 12:16 PM	#25
mypreciouspups Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 5,514	When I see a breeder letting such a young yorkie leave it's mom.. is money.. that way they do not have to pay for any shots.. puppy may be cheaper.. but this could be why.. I know it costs me 50.00 for each new puppy shot here where I am.. and so when you get a puppy older.. they should be Up to date on shots.. so please do not take a puppy home at that age and then go to work.. they need to be with momma.. unless you close to breeder and breeder wants to keep puppy by day and you have puppy at night.. but that means you would need to be around the corner from the breeder.. but way way to young is not good.. for your money, nor the babies health.. I know you so excited.. but again.. waiting could be better.. and check out the breeder... anne