That sounds ideal for the new puppy!!

Don't forget too that yorkies are VERY stubborn when it comes to potty training so you have to be consistent and you all have to be on the same page with potty training. There are a TON of threads on potty training that you can search through.

what was the easyest way?

Well each dog is different. The way we trained Chip was, he was crated at night and any time we were gone or couldn't watch him 100%. We watched him for signs that he was about to go potty. As soon as we took him out of his crate, we put him on a pee pad and he wasn't allowed to go until he went. If we caught him going somewhere off the pad, we told him "NO" firmly and put him on the pee pad and said "This is where you POTTY" emphasizing the "potty" as you want them to learn the command. When he did what he was supposed to he got LOTS of praise, play time, and treats. If he didn't, he went in his crate for about 15 minutes and then we tried again. This same method can be used for outside training too.

Although you havent had problems before, 6 weeks is definitely too young for a pup to leave its mum.:(

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Patience , patience and patience .

I have 2 Yorkies from Quebec and they are registered and have pedigrees . This is the most stupid thing I have heard . If the mother is not register , its not because she came from Quebec but more that the lady wanted a cheap female and sell the pups at higher price .

Just wanted to welcome you to yt and wish you the best of luck with your new puppy! Looking forward to watching it grow here on yt!!:D

Not every 6-8 week old yorkie is going to have problems, I think it has a lot to do with their size. My first one was one day shy of 7 weeks, and never had a problem with hypoglycemia or anything else, she's now almost 6 years. She's never been aggressive, and actually never bit us or anyone else. Ones I've bougthen at 5 mos have bitten and had more problems, so, I'm one that really does NOT believe in this "letting mama teach them crap". A lot of it has to do with the dog period. I would get a health gurantee from the lady that you're getting the pup from, that if there is anything wrong with the puppy that you get your money back.
Good luck with the pup!

Sounds like she didn't have either dog very long before this happened. She might not of even known the female was going into heat. It's quite possible for this to happen to a new owner who probably didn't know the cycle of the dog or might have even been told it was fixed since it had come from a bad home in the first place. It could be possible that she had every intention of getting the 2 dogs fixed before this happened. This sort of thing happens all of the time even to reputable breeders.

Not sure about the puppies at a higher price. Remember that the dog only had one pup and it was a c-section in which she was fixed at that time. She might be charging a higher price for the pup to cover some of that cost. It's not uncommon for breeders (weather she is or not a breeder) to charge higher fees to cover vet bills.

I thought I'd throw out there that there actually are some new DNA tests to determine a dogs blood line. My sister in law who worked as a vet tech and is now working as a groomer has 2 yorkies and a rescue dog. The rescue dog is a fabulous dog. For what that dog had been through his temperament is amazing. He's the most laid back loving dog I've ever seen. Everyone that comes into the house wants to scoop him up and take him home. It leaves everyone curious to what exactly is making him up to be what he is....I'm sure it's a combination of what he's been through but you have to wonder about his genetics. So my sister in law is thinking of having the DNA done. I'm not sure how accurate it is but they do offer it now.

I know that a garantee is great but I had my pup for about 2 months and found out that she is sick but I was afraid that the breeder would put her down so I didn't return her even though she said to bring her back. I know I crazy but I wanted her to live as good of a life for as long as she has. She nine months now and doing okay not great. I will have had her for a year the end of may. What am I suppose to do?

It is still too young!

The blood test is very accurate! It is a bit more than the swab...but that one is not accurate. I paid $125 for a test on one of mine. Not because I wanted a purebred, but because I wanted to know exactly what she was..I was so fascinated with her! Smartest pup in my home! She is a yorkie, border terrier, maltese mix! And after getting those results they did fit!

With Roxie we had a health guarantee but it was only for a certain period of time. She had gotten sick before that but there was no way I was taking her back. I nursed her back to health with good vet care. Sometimes you see a puppy and it's love at first site. I should have demanded half of my money back (live and learn) at least. But I was so caught up in the moment of getting her well that the last thing I was thinking about was all of that other stuff.

That's why my sister in law wants to have it done is simply because this dog is such a fascination. I've told her that it would be great to find out what he is and start a new breed.

Well..I don't know about starting any new breeds...yikes! But...it really is fascinating! Cookie came to me from a shelter...I always felt she was either a mix or just not well bred. She is amazingly intelligent and quite the character. We nicknamed her Cookie Monster!
She looks like a yorkie. Weighs about 13 pounds...has a wiry, curly coat. Docked tail...Heaven only knows why!
She is adorable...has hair that sticks out all over and droops off of her ears.
Here is her pic:
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the puppy was big in the mom...and he's just 2 weeks and he's already STARTING to walk

I strongly suggest you Google weaning of puppies!

I know you can't wait to get him home. I would see if you can go and visit from time to time before he comes home. That way you can see him as he grows and maybe take some pictures. Make sure you do all the research you can. You are off to a good start by coming here. Make sure you plan on feeding him a good quality dog food. Look for a food with out corn, wheat or soy. Something without by-products. Have your parents start looking at dog food that is available and read ingredients. Hopefully you'll get off to a good start with your new puppy.


Good luck!!!

Unless I really misunderstood, at first you said she got her yorkies at 6 weeks old, but in there posts you said the female was with a family for 5 years and that she got the male a couple weeks before the female. Something isn't adding up.

Uhhh LadyJane, this is so totally off topic but I just have to tell you that for me it's "love at first site" with Ms. Cookie Monster. OHHHH MY... to be able to look into those eyes every morning waking up....yeah, I'd make DH give up his side of the bed or at least scoot over. :p How fortunate and blessed you are! Just absolutely stunning, she is!

Here is my take on this puppy. No this woman is not a breeder or puppy mill BUT she is irresponsible. She had a male and female that have not been altered, she let them be together while the female was in heat~BAM PUPPIES! This is no better than a BYB or puppymill. Irresponsible is not an excuse. There are very few yorkies that are considered breeding standard. This is why there are so many yorkies that are all over the board when it comes to size, color and health issues etc.

I am guessing but you sound like a young girl who went along with your mom to look at a puppy so really this puppy isn't even your decision. From what I read your mom sounds like she has made up her mind to pruchase this puppy. It does not sound like you have not done a lot of research on purchasing a puppy other than the price or you would be able to answer all of these questions without doubt. Looking at a few pictures on line or deciding to just ask the vet afterward if not how to look for a puppy.

I personally would not give this woman $800 just because she let her dogs have a litter. I also believe in spay and neutering all my animals. It sounds like that is not the case in your family. If you do decided to bring this puppy home I do hope you plan to neuter so there are no accident at your home as well.

There are a lot of people that say they are breeders and spout about breed standard blah blah. IMO just because you go to a someone that has multiple litters does not guarantee you anything. There are plenty of people right here on YT that ended up with 11 lb or larger yorkies, various health issues and not able to collect on a health guarantees. Anyone can talk the talk but many are not able to walk the walk when the time comes. There are many, many posts about just this subjects if you do a search. It's all just a roll of the dice for the majority of people who purchase unless you really know someone's breeding program long term. If this was regulated better there wouldn't be so many unwanted animals in shelters and they are the lucky ones.

She has 3dogs...I thought the other one was the mom before but I asked my mom and she isn't.... The other one was fixed also bcz of health problems...and the dads weight is 3 and the mom 5 I saw both parents also....I'd those tiny dogs get an 11 pup something is deffinitely wrong

Just the same way a 5 ft 100 lb woman ends up with a line backer! Genetics ;)

Vickie...let me say im very proud of you for coming on this forum and asking questions...you have already seen that some are very concerned about yorkies...some say it nice some dont....

congrats on your new addition....and you will have lots of great memories with him....i may have missed this....but what is his name gonna be?

i didnt even really know what a yorkie was when i got Smokey almost 2 years ago...so dont worry...just read....there are lots of great info on the internet...

not sure if you found out if he is staying there till he is at least 8-10 weeks or not....if not ....please dont let him around the other dogs in your home till he is a little older...he could get sick from them even if they dont act sick..cause they are older and their bodies can handle things that at that young of an age he would not be able to handle....on that note: get some light karo syrup...these widdle guys do have low blood sugar problems from time to time...if you see him getting a little shaky or not acting his normal active self...put a little on the end of your finger and make him lick it off....that will be enough to get him through it...........

get pee pads................and leave them down long enough for him to smell his business on it..that way he will keep going on them.......

if you are getting him really early...then you need to either put a ticking clock in with him or find a toy that has a heartbeat sound in it...that way he feels like someone is with him and he dont feel too lonely......

play with him alot when you are awake...the more attention you give him the faster he will addjust to his new home......

please feel free to pm me at anytime...if i can help in anyway i will be more than happy to

again congrats on your soon to be new addition to your family

oh well...if it's a bigger dog it won't matter...LOL our last dog was big for his kind

and no worries...we don't have another dog ..he'll have all the attention