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I would consider myself a dog fancier. Yes, I own a Yorkie, I study, I am involved with rescue. I enjoy attending AKC dog shows. I think you - and others that choose to ignore the basic guidelines of being a reputable breeder - should tread more carefully than us lay people. Advice is completely different than opinion. I'm not trying to start controversy. And I have no interest in getting into a pissing match with anybody. I'm just answering your question. Again, agree to disagree. |
i worked as a vet tech and the average age a puppy is let go to new homes is from 7 wks on up.... you have nothing to worry about.....hope you make the right decision.... |
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if you do the reasearch you will see that 12 weeks is preferred by almost all REPUTABLE yorkie breeders and also the YTCA so therefore you are NOT a credible source to be listening to because you are going against the suggestions of the parent club. |
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To the OP: I'm glad your breeder has agreed to keep her a bit longer. You will be rewarded with a dog who is more ready to make the transition to a new home. Kudos to you for doing your research. Good luck with your new baby. |
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People need to understand that vets are not breeders and most are actually quite clueless about the ins and outs of dog breeding other than how to perform the x-ray check ups and a c-section if needed. granted there are many things we have to trust our vets with, but breeding is better left up to those that have been doing it all their lives. also vets are not behavioralists so they do not understand complex dog emotions and mental and social needs of the dog. even trainers and behavioral experts are not always going to know breed specific needs like the breeder with the most experience in directly working with that breed does. trust a reputable breeder NOT the vet, the techs, or the trainers. reputable breeders are usually involved in or linked to the dog's parent club and know the ins and outs of that breeder better than any general practicing trainer or vet. |
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7 weeks that would be without any vaccinations....geez! don't know if I'd want a pup no vaccination let alone with only 1 vaccination....needing the 2nd before the pup has enough antibodies to fight off a life threatening disease. |
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also he was originally letting her go at 5 weeks if he thought she was eating on her own ok. thank GOD she wasn't yet!!! He was also stupid enough to take the mommy away from the pups and return mom to the kennel with the other bitches and leave puppies alone to fend for themselves...that i think is the turning point when i went from trusting him...to saving her. i hate that i put money in his pocket but i'm so glad i got her out of there and away from him dunno why i brought this up. just that i made a foolish run of decisions and how much nicer it would have been to have a pup at 16 weeks with all shots done and starting on pee pads already...OH! and one that doesn't BITE me for the rest of her life...she's better but still not perfect darn her! |
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Sorry to hear that some comments hurt your feelings, but it is nice to know that you understand how passionate people on this forum are. Most who responded to you to wait etc...were doing so for the well-being of the pup...they have your yorkie's best interest at heart. You are fortunate to have heard from some of the most knowledgeable people on this forum and I am glad that you have followed their advice. I think we all understand how easy it is to fall in love with these guys and impossible it would be to just walk away. Whenever you bring your pup home, you will be much more prepared. Enjoy your new little one when he arrives...I cannot wait to see his 1st home pictures!! |
Looks like a lot of us got our puppies before they were 12 wks old. I got Hercules at 8 wks and he was only 1 lb 4 oz. I didn't know about the 12 wk recommendation either. I've only had him for 4 weeks but he has gained almost a lb and he is happy and healthy. The breeder I got him from bred yorkies and German Shepards, and came recommended from a family member who bought a GS puppy from her 4-5 years ago. I'm convinced that she wasn't the most experianced breeder when it came to yorkie's but she definately loved her animals, including the puppies and took excellent care of them. To me, that matters more than how long she has been breeding yorkies. |
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Length of time breeding does not add validity to anyone's expertise. You can have some of the worst breeders that have been breeding for 20-30 years and some of the best breeders only breeding for 2. It's all in the knowledge/education they have gathered prior to breeding. Loving an animal is an emotion, along with that love is responsibility to insure the welfare of those animals and the ones you bring into the world is first and foremost. |
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I get from people so many times that they want a younger pup than 16 weeks so they can bond with them, never understanding that a pup 16 weeks can handle situations a lot better and bond very well. Remember there is no perfect dog. My Delilah her is a pain in the arse...a difiant teenager....How'd you like to have her stacked on the table waiting for the judge to examine her and the whole time she's growling under her breath. Or try to to stack her on the floor and pushing my hand away with her nose as if to tell me don't touch me, I can do it..... |
HI! just like what the other posters have said, don't be afraid to post. i ask silly stupid qu estions all the time! & as i ahve been there, there are no stupid questions, only stupid immature answers that being said sorry if some of us came across mean on your other post. its often hard to tell the tone of voice on the internet so sometimes things come outo harsher than we really mean. i remember i was one of the person who commented on your post and at least with me i didnt mean it in any negative form or meant dont get the puppy, etc. i too have read 12 weeks is the standard so i was stating what i knew. also as many members have mentioned, they have adopted their pups before the 12 week mark. That being said, i got Coco at 15 weeks and she was a handful so I can't imagine what kind of work will be needed for 8 weeks old pup. It seems like you genuinly do care about this dog and its well being (hence u've taken our advices to heart) & the fact you checked the health of the parents & the puppy & the living situation, I think you will give the new baby puppy lots of love and care. I would say go for the puppy but please do not leave this forum! this is the greatest resources for your puppy because yorkies are different from other breeds! <3 <3 |
Mardelin and I have "butted heads" or disagreed on several occasion about some differences in opinions (I make no secret of not liking Yorkie Talk treated as Yorkie Terrier Club of America Talk...I don't agree with the stated opinions of many people at times and they don't agree with me but that's fine...it's life. So there's no "funny business" in my making these statements. This is the reality and truth as I see it, I've been here a little while now too. Mardelin has her opinions of Parti breeding etc. Having said that...I have never seen Mardelin being judgmental of people other than when animal welfare was concerned-even then she's offered advice- and despite our differences of opinions on somethings it would be ludicrous for anyone not to recognize her expertise on Yorkies and concern her advice to critical, and to be taken into serious consideration. I have literally researched so much lately because I want to understand what people are talking about on here and what is best adn Mardelin more than knows what she's talking about but I'd hope she'd write a book on it at some point because her advice is quite invaluable. ( I'd hope she'd go easy on the Parti part LOL) Mardelin, I'm more than sure you and I will disagree again, probably many more times, but I had to say I'm personally irritated that you offer up such great advice (in Yorkie care, grooming, training, -yes breeding too- etc) as an expert and people are not only unappreciative but insulting of it. (free advice from an expert geez that's common right-?-No it's not at all, it's something everyone should listen to and appreciate the opportunity to get IMO) Even if you have a difference of opinion with someone I'd hope everyone could overcome that to take sound, expert advice when it is such and drop the bias or differences long enough to listen... |
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The fact that you are a breeder will make your comments and advice be viewed with a more critical eye. People come here looking for advice on past, present, and future puppies. There are reputable and not so reputable breeders on this site. People on YT are passionate about the breed and want to help educate. So the fact that you breed outside of the standard, sell and release at ages that are against what is recommended, register with questionable registries are all "red flags" that people will point out. |
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