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Britster · 12-07-2008, 10:13 PM

Hi, I'm Brittany *waves* I'm new to here! I'm getting my first Yorkie this weekend, very excited. He's only 10 weeks. I've had many different animals throughout my life though... A Golden Retriever, Daisy and a German Shepard, Sadie who both have passed. A cocker spaniel/poodle mix, Carmen who is almost 4. Over at my dad's house, he still has the Jack Russell/Shih Tzu mix, Lily, plus two new cats. Among many others, but anyways... hey!

yorkiepuppie · 12-07-2008, 10:19 PM

welcome to YT and congratulations on your new baby!

i think a lot of people on this forum believe 8 weeks is pretty young for puppy to leave mom and siblings. (i believe so too)
usually best if the puppy is 12 weeks old. (there are people here that has gotten their pups at 8 weeks of age as well, so you might be able to get some advice from them)

good luck to you!

Britster · 12-07-2008, 10:21 PM

Sorry about that, I had edited my post I guess before you saw but my mistake, the puppy is 10 weeks!

lucyaboo · 12-07-2008, 10:29 PM

Welcome to YT! Congrats on getting the new pup

please post up a picture when you can.......

yorkiepuppie · 12-07-2008, 10:33 PM

i c. well, i think at that age, you have to teach your puppy about having soft mouth. because usually they learn to bite softly from their mommy and siblings. so you will have to work with your puppy to make sure she/he doesn't bite people to hard. other than that i don't really know what else they learn from their mom and siblings at that age. (i got my puppy when she was a little over 12 weeks)

another thing to watch out for is hypoglycemia. it's a problem for some yorkies, especially when they are young. make sure you have nutri-cal on hand just in case. i didn't think i would need it when i got my puppy. i needed it, and i always keep it on hand now just in case.

Lucia · 12-07-2008, 11:23 PM

Hi welcome to YT congrats on your new furbaby, have you decided on any names yet? can't wait to see some pics of your new little one! Is that a pic of Carmen in your avatar? She looks sooo cute xxx xxx

luvfla · 12-08-2008, 03:56 AM

HEY!!!! Welcome!
Is that Sadie in your avatar? She's a cutie!

Ivy Lucille · 12-08-2008, 05:57 AM

Hello and welcome to YT! Getting a new Yorkie is always so exciting! Congratulations!

RachelGenson · 12-08-2008, 06:06 AM

Hello and

. This site is filled with valuable information from people who love their babies! You have to post pics of you new little one and give us a name!

speleogirl37 · 12-08-2008, 07:05 AM

Congrats!!
Welcome to YT!!

Lisa and Pic · 12-08-2008, 09:53 AM

Hello and Welcome to YorkieTalk!

Dara311 · 12-08-2008, 09:57 AM

welcome to YT, this is a great place for all types of advise and information!

I too have had an array of animals including everything from, fish, turtles, hamsters, guiena pigs, birds, cats, labs, newfoundlands, pit bulls, dachshunds, and now i have my 8 month WONDERFUL yorkie FIONA! you will have loads of fun with this breed!!!!!

Good Luck on the new baby!!!!

Britster · 12-08-2008, 12:25 PM

Thanks for all the replies everyone! I plan on being a regular here

And yep that's Carmen in my avy.

Britster · 12-08-2008, 12:26 PM

Here's the Yorkie I'm getting this weekend! :

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...015/yorkie.jpg

I'm trying to think of names... any help? My current one I'm thinking of is Jackson!

Britster · 12-08-2008, 12:26 PM

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...015/yorkie.jpg
That's him! I'm thinking of the name Jackson!

12-07-2008, 10:13 PM	#1
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	New around here! Hi, I'm Brittany waves I'm new to here! I'm getting my first Yorkie this weekend, very excited. He's only 10 weeks. I've had many different animals throughout my life though... A Golden Retriever, Daisy and a German Shepard, Sadie who both have passed. A cocker spaniel/poodle mix, Carmen who is almost 4. Over at my dad's house, he still has the Jack Russell/Shih Tzu mix, Lily, plus two new cats. Among many others, but anyways... hey! Last edited by Britster; 12-07-2008 at 10:18 PM.

12-07-2008, 10:19 PM	#2
yorkiepuppie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 2,883	welcome to YT and congratulations on your new baby! i think a lot of people on this forum believe 8 weeks is pretty young for puppy to leave mom and siblings. (i believe so too) usually best if the puppy is 12 weeks old. (there are people here that has gotten their pups at 8 weeks of age as well, so you might be able to get some advice from them) good luck to you! __________________ www.yenspiration.com i love milu

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12-07-2008, 10:33 PM	#5
yorkiepuppie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 2,883	i c. well, i think at that age, you have to teach your puppy about having soft mouth. because usually they learn to bite softly from their mommy and siblings. so you will have to work with your puppy to make sure she/he doesn't bite people to hard. other than that i don't really know what else they learn from their mom and siblings at that age. (i got my puppy when she was a little over 12 weeks) another thing to watch out for is hypoglycemia. it's a problem for some yorkies, especially when they are young. make sure you have nutri-cal on hand just in case. i didn't think i would need it when i got my puppy. i needed it, and i always keep it on hand now just in case. __________________ www.yenspiration.com i love milu

12-07-2008, 11:23 PM	#6
Lucia Twinkle & Wicket's Mum Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kent, England Posts: 2,197	Hi welcome to YT congrats on your new furbaby, have you decided on any names yet? can't wait to see some pics of your new little one! Is that a pic of Carmen in your avatar? She looks sooo cute xxx xxx __________________ Love from Claire (Me!) mummy to skindaughters Mia and Lucia, furdaughter Twinkleand fursons Wicket and Ozzy 'Treat stressful situations like a dog; pee on them then walk away.'

12-07-2008, 10:21 PM	#3
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Sorry about that, I had edited my post I guess before you saw but my mistake, the puppy is 10 weeks!

12-08-2008, 03:56 AM	#7
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12-08-2008, 05:57 AM	#8
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12-08-2008, 06:06 AM	#9
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12-08-2008, 07:05 AM	#10
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12-08-2008, 09:57 AM	#12
Dara311 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,515	Welcome! welcome to YT, this is a great place for all types of advise and information! I too have had an array of animals including everything from, fish, turtles, hamsters, guiena pigs, birds, cats, labs, newfoundlands, pit bulls, dachshunds, and now i have my 8 month WONDERFUL yorkie FIONA! you will have loads of fun with this breed!!!!! Good Luck on the new baby!!!! __________________ Mom to Fiona Marie

12-08-2008, 12:25 PM	#13
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Thanks for all the replies everyone! I plan on being a regular here And yep that's Carmen in my avy.

12-08-2008, 12:26 PM	#14
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Here's the Yorkie I'm getting this weekend! : http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s...015/yorkie.jpg I'm trying to think of names... any help? My current one I'm thinking of is Jackson!