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Hazelzmibaybee · 08-08-2010, 08:10 PM

aww i love the name!

JasmineNoelle · 08-08-2010, 08:14 PM

Congrats on your new little one...........I love the name!!!!! Looking forward to seeing the pictures of Stormy.

CouversMom · 08-08-2010, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

Congrats to you and Stormy! Is there any way the breeder can keep her till she's 12 weeks old? A lot of members with younger ones come here for help with biting issues. Mom's teach dog etiquette and litter mates do too, one of which is bite inhibition. Your baby will miss out on some good learning if she comes to you too soon.

I agree. You should see if she can stay with her momma until 12 weeks. My female was with her mom and siblings until 16 weeks and has been amazing. She learned so much and is doing great because she had the opportunity to learn from her mom and siblings. She does not bite (not even play bite) and is doing great with potty training.

9 weeks is too early for a pup to leave momma...

Reese1 · 08-09-2010, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

Congrats to you and Stormy! Is there any way the breeder can keep her till she's 12 weeks old? A lot of members with younger ones come here for help with biting issues. Mom's teach dog etiquette and litter mates do too, one of which is bite inhibition. Your baby will miss out on some good learning if she comes to you too soon.

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Originally Posted by CouversMom

I agree. You should see if she can stay with her momma until 12 weeks. My female was with her mom and siblings until 16 weeks and has been amazing. She learned so much and is doing great because she had the opportunity to learn from her mom and siblings. She does not bite (not even play bite) and is doing great with potty training.

9 weeks is too early for a pup to leave momma...

I was also going to suggest this!
We brought Wrigley home at 12 1/2 weeks and also avoided the problems that you see over and over on YT from people who brought their puppies home too early!
A good, reputable breeder should NOT have a problem doing this, since they should know the advantages of the puppy having this time with litter mates and Mom!

Rachael x · 08-09-2010, 02:33 AM

Congratulations! I love the name, it will always remind you of when you first met

Oh and welcome to YT!

deonk1 · 08-09-2010, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

Congrats to you and Stormy! Is there any way the breeder can keep her till she's 12 weeks old? A lot of members with younger ones come here for help with biting issues. Mom's teach dog etiquette and litter mates do too, one of which is bite inhibition. Your baby will miss out on some good learning if she comes to you too soon.

I agree with parts of this... my breeder gave each pup at least an hour one on one with the mother daily to play, and (momma) taught him amazing manners, but she started early because the mother weened them a little earlier than usualy, so I still got my baby at a 9 weeks.

She taught him to lay down when he got to crazy (he's a little tazmanian devil in a Yorkie body), how not to bite, and how to properly approach the other puppies (all of the breeders dogs happen to have puppies at the same time). Now Harley respects every dog, and when he approaches a new dog, or even his friends, he lays on the ground immediately, lets the other dogs do thier thing, and then he approaches. It can be a very valuable part of socialization.

John Stelting · 08-09-2010, 05:58 AM

But we all know you won't........

instead you'll be posting on here in a couple of weeks that your new baby is having all types of both emotional and physical issues..... and you will spend more money on vet fees than you can afford.......etc..............

IamMiasmom · 08-09-2010, 06:10 AM

That is the time puppy manners are taught. Yes she may be fine but I agree could miss out on a good education that will make her a much better baby for you. I know hard to wait but always well worth it!

AmyBeth · 08-09-2010, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by John Stelting

But we all know you won't........

instead you'll be posting on here in a couple of weeks that your new baby is having all types of both emotional and physical issues..... and you will spend more money on vet fees than you can afford.......etc..............

broke my heart when I read this. guess I'm not "good enough" to be here.

deonk1 · 08-09-2010, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by AmyBeth

broke my heart when I read this. guess I'm not "good enough" to be here.

Don't ever think that... You sound like a great Fur Mom!

I took Harley at 9 weeks, like I said above and he was fine... My breeder did include this play time with mom and siblings long before he went home... you could always call your breeder and ask if this has been done.

Also AS SOON as vaccines are done, SOCIALIZE SOCIALIZE SOCIALIZE! it will make the world of difference. Do you know any of the owners of littermates? Are they going close by... you can always ask your breeder if anyone is interested in having a puppy play group weekly or more often. These are ways that you can make up for that time spent with momma and siblings.

This is the worst part about forums, sometimes people just voice thier opinion a little too much. Chances are you wont leave your baby there any longer, which is YOUR decision, not ours. I think I can speak for friendly YTers that we are just letting you know all kinds of tips to make this puppy phase as fun as it should be and less stressful!

Good luck. and don't get discouraged I'm sure Stormy will be a great little pup.

TatumsMom · 08-09-2010, 07:52 AM

I won't comment on the age thing because we got Tatum when she was about 9, almost 10 weeks and she did just excellent. Lots of socializing after all vaccs are done is a great idea.

Did want to say though that we have an Australian Shepherd named Stormie. Her name came from her coloring though. She's a blue merle and her colors are like pretty storm clouds.

Congrats!

Hazelzmibaybee · 08-09-2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by John Stelting

But we all know you won't........

instead you'll be posting on here in a couple of weeks that your new baby is having all types of both emotional and physical issues..... and you will spend more money on vet fees than you can afford.......etc..............

I will have my Hazel at about the same age! this John guy just sound

EVIL

. i've never seen a pleasant post from him EVER

! don't worry about him! you and Stormy will be fine! Especially with the help and support from everyone else here!

TexyorkieMom · 08-09-2010, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Hazelzmibaybee

I will have my Hazel at about the same age! this John guy just sound

EVIL

. i've never seen a pleasant post from him EVER

! don't worry about him! you and Stormy will be fine! Especially with the help and support from everyone else here!

Amy Beth .. You Are Blessed With An Angel who Choose You

Stormy & Murphy Need You More Than Ever

We Think You Are Good Enough .. Destiny Brought You Here

Beamers Mom · 08-09-2010, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by John Stelting

But we all know you won't........

instead you'll be posting on here in a couple of weeks that your new baby is having all types of both emotional and physical issues..... and you will spend more money on vet fees than you can afford.......etc..............

Did you get up out of the wrong side of the bed this morning

After reading your other post to Natasha in the Poppy thread it makes one wonder whether you are speaking from personal experience!

I'll say a prayer for you!!!!

miabellaamoure · 08-09-2010, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by AmyBeth

broke my heart when I read this. guess I'm not "good enough" to be here.

Amy instead of letting John

Doe ruin your feelings about YT...please look beyond at the big picture from those who have posted with compassion and wanting you to have the best possible future with your puppy after she's had a chance to finish with her Momma at an age of TEN to TWELVE weeks...no earlier!

Please do your homework before bringing home your puppy!

Congratulations on your new lil' baby!

08-08-2010, 08:14 PM	#17
JasmineNoelle YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 2,774 Blog Entries: 1	Congrats on your new little one...........I love the name!!!!! Looking forward to seeing the pictures of Stormy. __________________ Jasmine's, Prissy's and Maggie Mae's Mommy

08-09-2010, 02:33 AM	#20
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	Congratulations! I love the name, it will always remind you of when you first met Oh and welcome to YT! __________________ Rachael & Poppy

08-09-2010, 05:58 AM	#22
John Stelting YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: colorado springs, co, usa Posts: 380	You should wait But we all know you won't........ instead you'll be posting on here in a couple of weeks that your new baby is having all types of both emotional and physical issues..... and you will spend more money on vet fees than you can afford.......etc..............

08-09-2010, 07:52 AM	#26
TatumsMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX Posts: 2,799	I won't comment on the age thing because we got Tatum when she was about 9, almost 10 weeks and she did just excellent. Lots of socializing after all vaccs are done is a great idea. Did want to say though that we have an Australian Shepherd named Stormie. Her name came from her coloring though. She's a blue merle and her colors are like pretty storm clouds. Congrats! __________________ ~ Angie

08-08-2010, 08:10 PM	#16
Hazelzmibaybee YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Jersey Posts: 439 Blog Entries: 1	aww i love the name!

08-09-2010, 06:10 AM	#23
IamMiasmom YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Plattsmouth, NE Posts: 268 Blog Entries: 1	That is the time puppy manners are taught. Yes she may be fine but I agree could miss out on a good education that will make her a much better baby for you. I know hard to wait but always well worth it!