How old was your puppy when you brought her/him home? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

greeniis · 02-26-2009, 09:41 AM

I have read that Yorkies shouldn't leave their moms until 12 weeks. I also hear from many folks that they have gotten their puppies earlier. What are all your thoughts and experiences on this? Just looking for input!

Thanks for your thoughts!

lilroxy · 02-26-2009, 09:43 AM

Maggie May was 12 weeks when we got her. IMO every situation is a little different but I wouldn't consider getting a pup that was less than 10 weeks. JMO...

Tobie22 · 02-26-2009, 09:46 AM

Tobie was 15 weeks, when I got him, no one wanted him because his coloring but I love it!

Izzy Princess · 02-26-2009, 09:47 AM

Izzy was 20 weeks due to her weight breeder wanted to keep her until she was healthy!

BubblPopElectrc · 02-26-2009, 09:52 AM

9 weeks or so.

Ladymom · 02-26-2009, 09:58 AM

The Yorkshire Terrier Club of America's Code of Conduct requires that breeders keep puppies until they are 12 weeks old:

8) All puppies leaving the breeders possession will be a minimum of twelve (12) weeks
of age to facilitate adequate socialization as well as appropriate emotional and
temperament development through interaction with siblings, dam and other dogs.

Yorkshire Terrier Club of America

I would not purchase a puppy from a breeder who does not follow the breed club's Code of Conduct. It's a huge red flag that they may not be following other rules that responsible breeders follow.

carmen in nj · 02-26-2009, 10:03 AM

Let's see, Harry boy was 9 months, Chanel my silkie was 5 months and my little Princess Prada was 10 weeks.
hugs,
Carmen in nj

Iluvmygirl · 02-26-2009, 10:03 AM

My sister is a breeder and 12 weeks is standard and I would reccomend it. Mommy teaches them a lot in those few weeks and the puppies end up better adjusted, more social and yes..much healthier.

spartanpup · 02-26-2009, 10:05 AM

My brother-in-law's girlfriend got her yorkie puppy at 6 weeks from a "backyard breeder", when I found this out I was all

because I know from reading it should be no sooner than 10-12 weeks, but so far the puppy's grown up to be a healthy well adjusted little girl. She is 10 months old now. Now I just wish they would have her spayed, but obviously they don't listen to me...

hugz4all4 · 02-26-2009, 10:07 AM

I got Tucker at 7 weeks, other than potty training issues, he hasnt had no problems. However I would of liked him to stay with his momma a little bit longer, but he was dropped off unexpectedly.

Dara311 · 02-26-2009, 10:22 AM

I got Fiona when she was 3 months old!!!!!!! The breeder couldnt decide if she wanted to keep her or not, then when i moved in across the street and met her and saw fiona, i knew she would be mine, and after talking to her she wanted me to have her!

My boyfriend and I just picked up a yorkie/chihuahua mix from a family friend, and he was only 5 weeks old, since the mother rejected him...poor thing, first vet visit is tonight!!!!!

Lisa and Pic · 02-26-2009, 10:23 AM

Piccolo was 15 weeks. Her breeder did not want her to go until then.....

ARCHIE · 02-26-2009, 10:26 AM

Buddy was 14 1/2 weeks the day I brought him home. However, he was
8 wks when he was shipped from Budapest, Hungary according to his
paper's

I can only wonder how many did not make it to America.
I didn't know then what I know now. Thank the good Lord he is fine.

C101Yorkie · 02-26-2009, 10:39 AM

Sapphire was 4 months when we got her.

PrincessDiana · 02-26-2009, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ladymom

The Yorkshire Terrier Club of America's Code of Conduct requires that breeders keep puppies until they are 12 weeks old:

8) All puppies leaving the breeders possession will be a minimum of twelve (12) weeks
of age to facilitate adequate socialization as well as appropriate emotional and
temperament development through interaction with siblings, dam and other dogs.

Yorkshire Terrier Club of America

I would not purchase a puppy from a breeder who does not follow the breed club's Code of Conduct. It's a huge red flag that they may not be following other rules that responsible breeders follow.

Frankin was 13 weeks when we got him and we adopted Maggie at 3 1/2 years.

02-26-2009, 09:41 AM	#1
greeniis Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 35	How old was your puppy when you brought her/him home? I have read that Yorkies shouldn't leave their moms until 12 weeks. I also hear from many folks that they have gotten their puppies earlier. What are all your thoughts and experiences on this? Just looking for input! Thanks for your thoughts!

02-26-2009, 09:43 AM	#2
lilroxy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Alabama Posts: 161	Maggie May was 12 weeks when we got her. IMO every situation is a little different but I wouldn't consider getting a pup that was less than 10 weeks. JMO... __________________ Maggie May and Smallblock Chevy's Momma Roxy!We'll never forget you. RIP Baby

02-26-2009, 09:47 AM	#4
Izzy Princess Therapy Dog Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,635 Blog Entries: 1	Izzy was 20 weeks due to her weight breeder wanted to keep her until she was healthy! __________________ Cynd, Izzy (Yorkie) & Cosmo (Biewer)(Secwetary & Charter Membwer of the Dirty FurKids Cwub)-Jusz say NO ta bein' cwean!)proud member of the *CrAzYcLu*B! ~The PINK club~SRC

02-26-2009, 09:52 AM	#5
BubblPopElectrc Kyle Plus 3 Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 6,929	9 weeks or so. __________________ Kyle (me), Britney, Brooklyn, and Coral

02-26-2009, 09:58 AM	#6
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	The Yorkshire Terrier Club of America's Code of Conduct requires that breeders keep puppies until they are 12 weeks old: 8) All puppies leaving the breeders possession will be a minimum of twelve (12) weeks of age to facilitate adequate socialization as well as appropriate emotional and temperament development through interaction with siblings, dam and other dogs. Yorkshire Terrier Club of America I would not purchase a puppy from a breeder who does not follow the breed club's Code of Conduct. It's a huge red flag that they may not be following other rules that responsible breeders follow. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

02-26-2009, 09:46 AM	#3
Tobie22 ♥ Mama's Boy ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 2,449 Blog Entries: 15	Tobie was 15 weeks, when I got him, no one wanted him because his coloring but I love it!

02-26-2009, 10:03 AM	#7
carmen in nj Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hopatcong, NJ, USA Posts: 4,615 Blog Entries: 74	Let's see, Harry boy was 9 months, Chanel my silkie was 5 months and my little Princess Prada was 10 weeks. hugs, Carmen in nj __________________ My Etsy shop is OPEN... Carmen in nj

02-26-2009, 10:03 AM	#8
Iluvmygirl Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lancaster County Posts: 317	My sister is a breeder and 12 weeks is standard and I would reccomend it. Mommy teaches them a lot in those few weeks and the puppies end up better adjusted, more social and yes..much healthier.

02-26-2009, 10:05 AM	#9
spartanpup Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 20	My brother-in-law's girlfriend got her yorkie puppy at 6 weeks from a "backyard breeder", when I found this out I was all because I know from reading it should be no sooner than 10-12 weeks, but so far the puppy's grown up to be a healthy well adjusted little girl. She is 10 months old now. Now I just wish they would have her spayed, but obviously they don't listen to me...

02-26-2009, 10:07 AM	#10
hugz4all4 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: upstate NY Posts: 2,114 Blog Entries: 1	I got Tucker at 7 weeks, other than potty training issues, he hasnt had no problems. However I would of liked him to stay with his momma a little bit longer, but he was dropped off unexpectedly. __________________ Love all 9 of my furrbutts!

02-26-2009, 10:22 AM	#11
Dara311 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,515	I got Fiona when she was 3 months old!!!!!!! The breeder couldnt decide if she wanted to keep her or not, then when i moved in across the street and met her and saw fiona, i knew she would be mine, and after talking to her she wanted me to have her! My boyfriend and I just picked up a yorkie/chihuahua mix from a family friend, and he was only 5 weeks old, since the mother rejected him...poor thing, first vet visit is tonight!!!!! __________________ Mom to Fiona Marie

02-26-2009, 10:23 AM	#12
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	Piccolo was 15 weeks. Her breeder did not want her to go until then..... __________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi)

02-26-2009, 10:26 AM	#13
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	Buddy was 14 1/2 weeks the day I brought him home. However, he was 8 wks when he was shipped from Budapest, Hungary according to his paper's I can only wonder how many did not make it to America. I didn't know then what I know now. Thank the good Lord he is fine.

02-26-2009, 10:39 AM	#14
C101Yorkie ♥Sapphire♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: PA, USA Posts: 4,069	Sapphire was 4 months when we got her. __________________ Courtney Sapphire