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russell04 · 02-20-2005, 08:30 PM

Can anyone tell me at what age Yorkies should go to their new homes and what is the usual cost for a yorkie puppy from a breeder? I have done alot of reading on yorkies and thought that 12 weeks was the norm but the breeder I was going to adopt from is keeping them until 15 or 16 weeks and I feel that is too long!! Especially if she hasnt even started socializing them at 11 weeks!
Will I be stupid to take this puppy, or will I be able to work with it so it will overcome it's fear?

Brittie123 · 02-20-2005, 08:35 PM

Many breeders will keep them that long if they are very small, or if they are trying to determine if they are pet quality/show quality. I wouldn't worry, puppies are VERY adaptable. Just think of the older rescue dogs who had terrible pasts and end up being very friendly and sociable. It all depends on how you treat them not their former owners in my opinion!

Carters Mom · 02-20-2005, 09:20 PM

Carter came to live with us when he was just shy of 6 months old. He was doggie door trained at the breeder's house and it made our life soooo much easier not having to worry about all the things that you do when they are younger.

He was only 2.2# when we got him.

I think the only way I would add another furbaby to our home is if I could get another older pup.

orinskye · 02-20-2005, 09:28 PM

i got toby when he was 3 months old and 3 lbs...... training was difficult but we are getting ther..... typically like said above they will keep dogs longer if they are small or if they are potential breeding or show quality..... i have heard of people getting their puppies at 7 weeks, but in my opinion anything under eight weeks is questionable (a lot of people get their puppies at 8 weeks) .. getting a puppy so young can make the health of the puppy a little uncertain.......

StewiesMom · 02-20-2005, 09:44 PM

I got Stewie when he was 16 weeks. I think the longer they stay with their mama, the better. Although I can see why you're worrying about getting an "older" pup, I know that there are definitely some benefits as well. Since Stewie was 16 weeks when we got him, I don't think he's as needy and clingy as a younger puppy who misses his mom would be.

What "fear" would you be attempting to make the puppy overcome? I think s/he will be fine if you start bringing him/her around people as soon as you get him/her.

The usual cost from a breeder would be a more difficult question to answer. I would just be sure to get a healthy puppy. I would expect to pay no less than $500.

YorkieRose · 02-21-2005, 05:28 AM

It is so important for a breeder to make the extra effort to socilize from day one. It is a pet peeve of mine...keeping the pup until 12 weeks or more, but not start any training etc.
I put a laundry basket in the front seat, secured by the seatbelt. It is so easy to take a litter with you for a ride, to the bank drive-thur, fast food, etc..then take one at a time so they learn to break from the group..Being a good breeder takes lots of time and work..many are skipping some vital steps..JMO

luvdorkyyorkies · 02-21-2005, 05:47 AM

LOL YorkieRose! Love the carride thing.....that is really special. I dont take my dogs for rides I just dont time for that because I have two young children but I would do it if I could! From day one I handle them......If they are bigger robust puppies I let them go at 8 weeks......little ones are staying until 3 months.
I think if your breeder want to keep them this long is a wonderful thing.......means she is in no rush and has the pups best interest in mind which is a definite bonus for you!

Not socializing.....I am curious what do you mean, very little human contact..etc?

russell04 · 02-21-2005, 06:34 AM

I really wouldnt mind if she kept them longer if the mom was still there, but they are not with the mom any longer, just the litter mates, the puppies really have not been around other people, when I went to meet them everytime I went to pet the puppy he ran away and was skiddish, she said that she was going to socialize them but I dont know for sure! Plus I would like to housebreak my puppy and im just afraid it will be much harder because he will be that much older. (she lets them go on pee pads in the house.) He was a good sized puppy (the one i picked out, there were only 2 to choose from, she had 6 but the rest were already taken). I hope I make the right decision if i decide to get him!!

YorkieRose · 02-21-2005, 07:12 AM

KELLY...with TWO children, your pups do not need socializing..they get plenty of attention. My grandson, who is 3 will visit and I tell him to lay on the floor and turn the "pit" Yorkies on him. Nothing better then watching a child play with Yorkies..lot of hugs and kisses.

luvdorkyyorkies · 02-21-2005, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRose

KELLY...with TWO children, your pups do not need socializing..they get plenty of attention. My grandson, who is 3 will visit and I tell him to lay on the floor and turn the "pit" Yorkies on him. Nothing better then watching a child play with Yorkies..lot of hugs and kisses.

Now that is cute!!!!!!!!

schatzie · 02-21-2005, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Carters Mom

Carter came to live with us when he was just shy of 6 months old. He was doggie door trained at the breeder's house and it made our life soooo much easier not having to worry about all the things that you do when they are younger.

He was only 2.2# when we got him.

I think the only way I would add another furbaby to our home is if I could get another older pup.

I agree with Carter's Mom on her adding another pup to her home. I also personally would rather wait until the pup is between 4-6 months of age, longer if need be. Through past experience I feel longer the better regarding the adoption of Yorkie Pups. By age 6 months I feel you can truly see the qualities you personally might be seeking in your pup.

You should have no issues at all bonding with your new one no matter how long you wait. I agree with the breeder in holding the pup back. The pup might be on the smaller size or the breeder herself might feel this is better for all your pups that she puts up for adoption. Good luck and keep us posted when you receive your little one.

russell04 · 02-21-2005, 09:16 AM

Well thank you all for your help and input i appreciate it, I will keep you uptdated with everyting, I am suppost to get him the end of March, wich feels like forever, I already fell like i have been waiting forever!!! But it will be worth it if the dog is happy and healthy!!

luvdorkyyorkies · 02-21-2005, 09:38 AM

........Good Luck to you & your family & new baby yorkie!

All good things are worth waiting for. I commend you on your research on the yrokie breed.

02-20-2005, 08:30 PM	#1
russell04 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Suburbs, Chicago Posts: 54	help please! Can anyone tell me at what age Yorkies should go to their new homes and what is the usual cost for a yorkie puppy from a breeder? I have done alot of reading on yorkies and thought that 12 weeks was the norm but the breeder I was going to adopt from is keeping them until 15 or 16 weeks and I feel that is too long!! Especially if she hasnt even started socializing them at 11 weeks! Will I be stupid to take this puppy, or will I be able to work with it so it will overcome it's fear?

02-20-2005, 09:20 PM	#3
Carters Mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LA Posts: 1,568	Carter came to live with us when he was just shy of 6 months old. He was doggie door trained at the breeder's house and it made our life soooo much easier not having to worry about all the things that you do when they are younger. He was only 2.2# when we got him. I think the only way I would add another furbaby to our home is if I could get another older pup. __________________ Lisa Proud Marine Mom Carter, Cooper & Crissy's Mom and Sebastian's Nana Never underestimate the warmth of a cold nose!

02-20-2005, 09:44 PM	#5
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,306	I got Stewie when he was 16 weeks. I think the longer they stay with their mama, the better. Although I can see why you're worrying about getting an "older" pup, I know that there are definitely some benefits as well. Since Stewie was 16 weeks when we got him, I don't think he's as needy and clingy as a younger puppy who misses his mom would be. What "fear" would you be attempting to make the puppy overcome? I think s/he will be fine if you start bringing him/her around people as soon as you get him/her. The usual cost from a breeder would be a more difficult question to answer. I would just be sure to get a healthy puppy. I would expect to pay no less than $500. __________________ Kristy & Stewie

02-21-2005, 05:28 AM	#6
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	puppies It is so important for a breeder to make the extra effort to socilize from day one. It is a pet peeve of mine...keeping the pup until 12 weeks or more, but not start any training etc. I put a laundry basket in the front seat, secured by the seatbelt. It is so easy to take a litter with you for a ride, to the bank drive-thur, fast food, etc..then take one at a time so they learn to break from the group..Being a good breeder takes lots of time and work..many are skipping some vital steps..JMO

02-21-2005, 05:47 AM	#7
luvdorkyyorkies BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,681	LOL YorkieRose! Love the carride thing.....that is really special. I dont take my dogs for rides I just dont time for that because I have two young children but I would do it if I could! From day one I handle them......If they are bigger robust puppies I let them go at 8 weeks......little ones are staying until 3 months. I think if your breeder want to keep them this long is a wonderful thing.......means she is in no rush and has the pups best interest in mind which is a definite bonus for you! Not socializing.....I am curious what do you mean, very little human contact..etc? Last edited by luvdorkyyorkies; 02-21-2005 at 05:52 AM.

02-20-2005, 08:35 PM	#2
Brittie123 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 288	Many breeders will keep them that long if they are very small, or if they are trying to determine if they are pet quality/show quality. I wouldn't worry, puppies are VERY adaptable. Just think of the older rescue dogs who had terrible pasts and end up being very friendly and sociable. It all depends on how you treat them not their former owners in my opinion!

02-20-2005, 09:28 PM	#4
orinskye YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,990	i got toby when he was 3 months old and 3 lbs...... training was difficult but we are getting ther..... typically like said above they will keep dogs longer if they are small or if they are potential breeding or show quality..... i have heard of people getting their puppies at 7 weeks, but in my opinion anything under eight weeks is questionable (a lot of people get their puppies at 8 weeks) .. getting a puppy so young can make the health of the puppy a little uncertain.......

02-21-2005, 06:34 AM	#8
russell04 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Suburbs, Chicago Posts: 54	I really wouldnt mind if she kept them longer if the mom was still there, but they are not with the mom any longer, just the litter mates, the puppies really have not been around other people, when I went to meet them everytime I went to pet the puppy he ran away and was skiddish, she said that she was going to socialize them but I dont know for sure! Plus I would like to housebreak my puppy and im just afraid it will be much harder because he will be that much older. (she lets them go on pee pads in the house.) He was a good sized puppy (the one i picked out, there were only 2 to choose from, she had 6 but the rest were already taken). I hope I make the right decision if i decide to get him!! Last edited by russell04; 02-21-2005 at 06:46 AM.

02-21-2005, 07:12 AM	#9
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	pups KELLY...with TWO children, your pups do not need socializing..they get plenty of attention. My grandson, who is 3 will visit and I tell him to lay on the floor and turn the "pit" Yorkies on him. Nothing better then watching a child play with Yorkies..lot of hugs and kisses.

02-21-2005, 09:16 AM	#12
russell04 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Suburbs, Chicago Posts: 54	Well thank you all for your help and input i appreciate it, I will keep you uptdated with everyting, I am suppost to get him the end of March, wich feels like forever, I already fell like i have been waiting forever!!! But it will be worth it if the dog is happy and healthy!!

02-21-2005, 09:38 AM	#13
luvdorkyyorkies BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,681	........Good Luck to you & your family & new baby yorkie! All good things are worth waiting for. I commend you on your research on the yrokie breed.