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I guess my only comment is a question. I wonder if Jexxie will dare come back? :confused: |
I have read many articles on socialization that recommend placing pups between 8 to 12 weeks old. Personally I thinks pups adjust best if they are sold around 8 to 10 weeks. The YTCA is a club and the code of ethics is for its members. It also says this: Quote:
To the OP......I am glad the lady is keeping the puppies until they are 9 weeks old. I think that is a great age to let pets go to their new home. Hopefully they will do well. |
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30 years ago I had a German Shepard who had a litter of 10 pups - I didn't and couldn't imagine letting them go at 6 weeks old! They're big dogs but they still need to be with their littermates and Mom. It IS a socializing thing!!! What's the rush anyway? Dogs can't talk? Well, come on over to my house - I think Mia and Max would tell you differently. Just because you can - doesn't mean you should. |
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bjh;2405570]I have read many articles on socialization that recommend placing pups between 8 to 12 weeks old. Personally I thinks pups adjust best if they are sold around 8 to 10 weeks. The YTCA is a club and the code of ethics is for its members. It also says this: While I respect the YTCA and what they are trying to achieve, I do not believe that just because a person sells a puppy before they are 12 weeks old, they are automatically 'unreputable breeders'. The YTCA is primarily made up of show breeders and there are many reasons for them to keep a puppy until they are 12 weeks or older. To the OP......I am glad the lady is keeping the puppies until they are 9 weeks old. I think that is a great age to let pets go to their new home. Hopefully they will do well.[/quote] :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: |
It seems as though this lady was looking to breed. I mean, she already had an "unspayed" female and got a male from you...I don't see how it was an "accident". I def. feel like 6 weeks is way too early and I don't think we should be telling people it is..that is if we truly want to do what's best for the breed we love. I say that because it's mostly New yorkie owners or New dog owners that seem to be getting them so early. If you have experience owning dogs(well, small dogs/yorkies in general), then you may know how to care for a 6 week old ..but someone who's hasn't....not a good idea..for them or the puppy. Some will do well, some may not...why take the chance? Around 10 weeks at the least I think is the earliest I would let any go. |
This argument is so tired and it shouldn't even BE an argument. NO BREEDER worth buying from would let their dogs go before 12 weeks. I'm sorry, that's just the truth. If you were practicing ethical breeding practices and breeding for the proper reasons (i.e. bettering the breed, instead of trying to make a profit), you would follow every code of conduct the YTCA puts forth. It's absurd for anyone to suggest that the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America doesn't know what it's talking about. Really? :confused: They're the ones who set the standard, for heaven's sake! It's like saying you want to get a job to improve a company and then completely ignoring the company's policies. It makes no sense and no amount of "successful" anecdotes about how your dog did fine will change my mind. To the OP, sorry this got so off topic. It is horrible what has happened to your pups but now you know for next time. |
The YTCA isn't the only one that recommends 12 weeks. For those interested here's an article that explains why the 12-week rule is important for small breeds. Why do Maltese puppies need to be 12 weeks old before going to a new home??. Breeder socialization with the puppy is important as well, and if you are purchasing from a poor breeder who doesn't socialize properly, you may not have received full benefits from the longer socialization process. |
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That why it's important to do more than check out a list. Just because someone is a member of the YTCA, it doesn't mean I would buy a dog from them. |
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