My breeder says 8 weeks?

[Shelby&Seymour]

You never think of asking a question as stupid. You are looking out for your new little Yorkie and it shows that you are going to be a wonderful owner! Good Luck with your new Yorkie! Can't wait til you have her home with you in a few weeks & hope we can see pics of her!!!

[Mardelin]

Reasons for keeping a pup at 12 week minimum.

1. Eight weeks pups on the average are just beginning to eat well on their own. A pup will at times go off food when transitioned to a new home, this can lead to hyperglycemia.

2. Eight to 12 weeks training by the dam is begun in earnest. In addition the breeder is also socializing the pup and assisting in basic training....

3. Eight to 10 weeks is the recommended age for initial vaccination protocol to begin. (Check out library for vaccination protocol).

4. 16 weeks is the earliest a breeder can have a pup Bile Acid Tested for Liver Shunt. Also, at this age the pup has received it's required set of puppy vaccines, with the exception of Rabies, which in Toy Breeds not recommended until 6 or 7 months of age.

5. 12 weeks is the minimum however, a pup shouldn't be released until it's reached the 2 pound range (vaccinations shouldn't be administered with a pup under this weight without the breeder working with the vet to insure the pup's welfare).

6. Because 8 weeks (fear factor) is considered a dangerous period in a pups life, an experienced breeder understands this and will monitor the pup to insure all is well as they want to insure an easy transition for the pup as well as the new family.

[atfkbattrick]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Reasons for keeping a pup at 12 week minimum.

1. Eight weeks pups on the average are just beginning to eat well on their own. A pup will at times go off food when transitioned to a new home, this can lead to hyperglycemia.

2. Eight to 12 weeks training by the dam is begun in earnest. In addition the breeder is also socializing the pup and assisting in basic training....

3. Eight to 10 weeks is the recommended age for initial vaccination protocol to begin. (Check out library for vaccination protocol).

4. 16 weeks is the earliest a breeder can have a pup Bile Acid Tested for Liver Shunt. Also, at this age the pup has received it's required set of puppy vaccines, with the exception of Rabies, which in Toy Breeds not recommended until 6 or 7 months of age.

5. 12 weeks is the minimum however, a pup shouldn't be released until it's reached the 2 pound range (vaccinations shouldn't be administered with a pup under this weight without the breeder working with the vet to insure the pup's welfare).

6. Because 8 weeks (fear factor) is considered a dangerous period in a pups life, an experienced breeder understands this and will monitor the pup to insure all is well as they want to insure an easy transition for the pup as well as the new family.

wow Thank you for all that great information. I can tell already that Khloe and myself (tiffany) will be visiting this site very often!
Thanks to everybody for being so kind and helpful, as this is my FIRST yorkie. I have always had bigger breed dogs, and I have done lots of research and such before deciding to get a yorkie. I am very excited to get her home, but For the reasons listed above, I really want her to stay and get healthy! She has a busy life ahead of her lol

[WV~Yorkies]

I bet you are so excited! I can't wait to hear all about her!

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Reasons for keeping a pup at 12 week minimum.

1. Eight weeks pups on the average are just beginning to eat well on their own. A pup will at times go off food when transitioned to a new home, this can lead to hyperglycemia.

2. Eight to 12 weeks training by the dam is begun in earnest. In addition the breeder is also socializing the pup and assisting in basic training....

3. Eight to 10 weeks is the recommended age for initial vaccination protocol to begin. (Check out library for vaccination protocol).

4. 16 weeks is the earliest a breeder can have a pup Bile Acid Tested for Liver Shunt. Also, at this age the pup has received it's required set of puppy vaccines, with the exception of Rabies, which in Toy Breeds not recommended until 6 or 7 months of age.

5. 12 weeks is the minimum however, a pup shouldn't be released until it's reached the 2 pound range (vaccinations shouldn't be administered with a pup under this weight without the breeder working with the vet to insure the pup's welfare).

6. Because 8 weeks (fear factor) is considered a dangerous period in a pups life, an experienced breeder understands this and will monitor the pup to insure all is well as they want to insure an easy transition for the pup as well as the new family.

Great post Mary! I'll have to bookmark this!