advice on behaviour of 8week old pups???

[beckyd]

Hi, advice needed please
Just to bring you up to date-- early january i got a beautiful little puppy from a breeder, but she was incredibly sick and i had to return her 4 days later as she almost didnt make it through one night. Doing my homework i think that my little lily had liver problems, and the breeder has another litter almost ready and im worried that my next puppy could have inherited something?
Lily was excessivly shakey, wouldnt eat and had dhiarrohea but most of all was extremely lethargic. Unfortunately lots of these things homesick puppies also have.
So this weekend, im going to pick my new furbaby from a litter that is 8weeks old, and i really need advice on how a healthy pup should be acting at 8weeks??
Many thanks

[Sweet Apple]

Originally Posted by beckyd

Hi, advice needed please
Just to bring you up to date-- early january i got a beautiful little puppy from a breeder, but she was incredibly sick and i had to return her 4 days later as she almost didnt make it through one night. Doing my homework i think that my little lily had liver problems, and the breeder has another litter almost ready and im worried that my next puppy could have inherited something?
Lily was excessivly shakey, wouldnt eat and had dhiarrohea but most of all was extremely lethargic. Unfortunately lots of these things homesick puppies also have.
So this weekend, im going to pick my new furbaby from a litter that is 8weeks old, and i really need advice on how a healthy pup should be acting at 8weeks??
Many thanks

I wouldn't buy from a breeder, that let pups go before 12 weeks...There are so many wonderful breeders to choose from (especially on here), why not look further into credentials...I'm so sorry about your first little one

[zelah]

It would be better to wait until she or he is 12 weeks old so that the puppy is better socialized and to be sure there are no health problems, also I believe there is blood work that can be done to have the puppy tested for liver problems. hope this helps

[ARCHIE]

Why would you go back to that breeder to get another pup?
Didn't the first sick pup give you a clue to what this breeder is?
Look elsewhere would be my opinion. Any breeder who sells a
pup at 8wks old is not a good one. Puppies need to stay with
their mother at least 10wks better yet 12 wks.
IMO your asking for heartache down the road. Please go elsewhere.

[luvdorkyyorkies]

Your gonna hear that bringing a 8 week old puppy home is to early, and it really can be, some puppies just arent ready at all. MOst puppies arent. Waiting longer is very good advice.
IMO, your puppy will be scared at first and it takes awhile to adjust to a new home. Watch your puppy in the envoroment its used to first also (breeder home if u can) If puppy isnt active there, doesnt have shiney witty eyes dont bring the puppy home. Doesnt want to interact with you dont bring the puppy home. Just waiting one week can make a huge difference.
Puppy should be very active, running and playing like crazy. Always eating well. If at first puppy doesnt eat well if you decide to bring her/him home try hand feeding if they dont eat well even then. Well thats not good at all.
Yorkies shake when nervous, but after eating, not good. Acting unstable on their feet is not good.

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by Sweet Apple

I wouldn't buy from a breeder, that let pups go before 12 weeks...There are so many wonderful breeders to choose from (especially on here), why not look further into credentials...I'm so sorry about your first little one

Originally Posted by zelah

It would be better to wait until she or he is 12 weeks old so that the puppy is better socialized and to be sure there are no health problems, also I believe there is blood work that can be done to have the puppy tested for liver problems. hope this helps

Originally Posted by ARCHIE

Why would you go back to that breeder to get another pup?
Didn't the first sick pup give you a clue to what this breeder is?
Look elsewhere would be my opinion. Any breeder who sells a
pup at 8wks old is not a good one. Puppies need to stay with
their mother at least 10wks better yet 12 wks.
IMO your asking for heartache down the road. Please go elsewhere.

The OPer is from England and I believe this has come up in the past. Although the YTCA says 12 weeks that age is not the same in England. Hopefully, someone will come along to give a better answer.

As for the other issues I would be very concerns that your first puppy seemed to be so sick and "almost didn't make it thought the night" after you received him. I'd be extremely concerned that he was either from a mill and/or had some type if genetic disorder. Did you take him to the vet for an exam or did you just send him back for a replacement puppy.

[shodanusmc]

No way. Find a new breeder. You would think in the Town of YORKSHIRE, there will be a few good ones....and make sure the little pup is at least 12 weeks, and in good shape when you leave with it. Sorry about your poor experience.

[maryeverett1]

Hey! Just wanted to say welcome to the YT family! Since excellent advice has already been given I'm going to leave it there and just say welcome! As you can see, you have come to the right place to interact and get advice from some of the most knowlegeable and friendly people on the planet when it cew to yorkies! My advice would be to listen because they aren't going to steer you wrong! I look forward to getting to see your baby and hear all the wonderful stories! Be patient! And wait for the best breeder which will give you a phenomenal puppy! If there is anything I can do to help please don't hesitate to contact me! Hope to see you around YT! Have a great day!

[lilymanson]

Welcome to YT we got our little lily when she was 8 weeks and now at 12 weeks she is doing great, toilet trained goes outside and no accidents so far. It is my belief that 8 weeks is what is the normal in the UK as i have never seen any yorkies advertised for sale above that age here but i may be wrong, also no tail docking here either i guess its different for each country When we got lily she was very active and a great eater these are things worth watching for. My breeder did say she may be off her food the first day just with the changes but Lily settled straight in and has ate well from day one but i do have two other dogs (labs). I hope you get the puppy you want and that they are in the best of health.

yvonne
xx

[luvdorkyyorkies]

Whoops sorry I didnt mean to give bad advice.

I dont know your breeder, so I will not pass judgement on her. ALthough routinely letting puppies go at 8 weeks is not good if she does that. I can admit to that.

But giving her the benefit of the doubt, and all breeders whether considered good or bad. It is what A breeder does to rectify a situation. One sick puppy does not equal poor breeder. If you raise puppies over time it is bound to happen. It is life. Even the best breeders in the world thru time will have this happen unfortunately. are there more sick puppies coming from this breeder is the question.

What ever you chose, I hope you have a different experience this time, and get a beautiful smart HEALTHY baby.

[Sweet Apple]

I remember, when 6-8 weeks used to be the norm, in America, for puppies leaving their moms...Apparently, someone or some group, took a stance against this practice, and incorporated change...If more people insisted breeders keep pups, until they were properly socialized, more viable, on their own, and tested for genetic issues, change would come to those places that use the early practice of pups leaving their moms, before they are really ready...Just a thought...

[yorkiebebe]

Did you get him checked by a vet? Sounds more like parvo to me. If it was parvo, then you should disinfect your house with bleach, steam the carpet etc. Taking in a new puppy after having a dog who had parvo is not a good idea. You should wait atleast 6 months. I had a friend who lost 2 puppies after having a parvo infected dog in the house. BUT thats only if it was parvo. Maybe you should find another breeder if you already got a sick one from your current breeder. Good luck in finding your fur baby!
Oh and welcome to YT!

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by beckyd

Hi, advice needed please
Just to bring you up to date-- early january i got a beautiful little puppy from a breeder, but she was incredibly sick and i had to return her 4 days later as she almost didnt make it through one night. Doing my homework i think that my little lily had liver problems, and the breeder has another litter almost ready and im worried that my next puppy could have inherited something?
Lily was excessivly shakey, wouldnt eat and had dhiarrohea but most of all was extremely lethargic. Unfortunately lots of these things homesick puppies also have.
So this weekend, im going to pick my new furbaby from a litter that is 8weeks old, and i really need advice on how a healthy pup should be acting at 8weeks??
Many thanks

I have a little concern over your breeder releasing 2 pups at such a young age. I don't think your original pup had liver problems, but hyperglycemia. So, many things can occur when a pup is released at such a young age. One must remember, that more than likely yorkie pups are just completing the weaning process at 8 weeks of age, more than likely they haven't hit that 2 pounds mark (both can contribute to hyperglycemia, as these pups are not mature enough to maintain their blood sugar. A yorkie breeder understands this and wants the transition to a new home to go a smoothly and tension free as possible.

Pups when making a transition to a new home, undergo stress contributing to their not eating in a new environment. Stress also contributes to the possibility of coccidia. While not always outwardly present, the pup may have contracted it from their mother (even though it is dormant), and stressful situations contribute to coccidia manifesting itself; with this parasite, vomiting and diarreah (sometimes bloody) are the symptoms. If one does not have this treated immediately, a pup can go down quickly, especially one this young.

I won't tell you to not to obtain your pup from this breeder, as you probably had a contract with her and within the contract stating she would replace the original pup. But, because you expressed your concern of liver problems with the original pup, something to think about. Is this new pup from the same breeding?

My advice is to request your breeder keep the pup until 12 weeks, as the period betwen 8 and 12 weeks is such a crucial time in a pups life. This is when mom does a lot of training, when socialization begins.

Good Luck in whatever you decide...

[beckyd]

Hi everyone, thanks for all the replys.
Sorry i didnt make it clear before ^, im choosing which puppy im getting when she's 8 weeks.. im not bringing her home until shes about 11 weeks old. But i do agree with megansmomma, 8 weeks is perfectly normal over here for pups to be brought home, our other dogs (even though they are bigger breeds) were at that age, and it wasnt until i came onto this site i realised it wasnt allowed over in other countries.
Everyones replys were really helpful thankyou
And i have to get my next puppy from the same breeder, as its what had been arranged at the time But she seems genuine and is even getting all my puppy vaccinations for me.
Thanks for the tons of help, ill probably be checking in again soonish

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by beckyd

Hi everyone, thanks for all the replys.
Sorry i didnt make it clear before ^, im choosing which puppy im getting when she's 8 weeks.. im not bringing her home until shes about 11 weeks old. But i do agree with megansmomma, 8 weeks is perfectly normal over here for pups to be brought home, our other dogs (even though they are bigger breeds) were at that age, and it wasnt until i came onto this site i realised it wasnt allowed over in other countries.
Everyones replys were really helpful thankyou
And i have to get my next puppy from the same breeder, as its what had been arranged at the time But she seems genuine and is even getting all my puppy vaccinations for me.
Thanks for the tons of help, ill probably be checking in again soonish

Thanks for clearing things up. Another thing I suggest, and based on what you said about your breeding making sure the puppy has all it's vaccinations. If you google Dr' Dodd's vaccination protocol, it'll give you some insight on vaccinations and at what time-frame they are to be given for them to work effectively. Usually the first vaccine is not given until 8-9 weeks of age....

May you and your new puppy give each other many years of love and companionship.