Had no choice? I have read a couple of threads on yorkietalk where people have said they had no choice but to get there yorkie puppy at 5 or 6 weeks old and I just dont understand. Did some one put I gun to your head and make you get your puppy from a breeder who was letting them go at that age? I would think before I put any money down on a puppy one of the questions I would ask is what age are you letting them go to there new homes. I just dont get it and it kinda bothers me when people say they had no choice. |
I agree, there is always another choice. WALK AWAY. So you may lose out on some money, but more often times then not, that pup will have problems down the road. Expensive problems. |
Makes ya wonder. I'm guessing they wanted the puppy so bad that they had the heart set. I couldn't imagine doing it - I didn't get Fancy until she was almost 16 weeks! |
what is the right age? i am getting my little one at the beginning of march, when she turns 12 weeks old. the lady i am getting her from has been very clear with me that she won't allow her to go any earlier, so not to try!! ...but i really, really want to try!!!! hahaha just excited to get her :) i am sure there is a thread on here i should go searching for, but in the meantime, what is the consensus in our forum here about the "right" age to let these little ones move onto their forever homes? |
I agree, 5 and 6 weeks is wayyy too early for a pup to be taken from its mother. Before I knew of this, my friend at the time who was giving away mix breed puppies brought me my Bella when she was just 6 weeks. despite coming to us before she was 'of age,' so to speak, is now almost 3 years and is the most intelligent and well-socialized dog I've ever owned. She was not hard to potty train and is very healthy. After learning that 6 weeks is much too early to take a puppy home, I realize she is more of the exception to this rule. Perhaps the buyer didn't know at the time that this is an unhealthy age? |
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12 weeks is perfect, your breeder is right. Just wait it out in the end it will be more worth it. ;) |
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I just don't understand. |
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Most people have no clue that they should not go home that early. It is not until they come here looking for help they find out. |
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I know we learn things as we go along in life, but I am curious why the standard was always 6- 8 wks in the past. One of the best dogs I ever had was a chow-cocker mix that I took home at 4 wks. I did this cause the situation the pup was in was terrible. She is the only one that made it out of the litter and they died after we got Maggie. Is it only the toy breeds that say 12 wks. I have usually gotten at 8 wks. I am doing research on poms and wonder if 12 wks is best there too. Just wondering, not trying to debate the issue. |
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In my opinion, if a person is aware that 5-6 weeks is too young to take a puppy from its mother, and they do it ANYWAY --> then they are KNOWINGLY risking a LIFE. Period. And that says all I really need to know about their character and values. |
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