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08-08-2011, 02:56 PM | #16 | |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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1. Vaccinations are not begun until 8-9 weeks of age. And given every 3 to 4 weeks. A minimum of 2 vaccinations should be given prior to leaving the breeders home. 2. Some pups are periodically nursing, although not full time. Usually full weaning is begun in earnest until approximately 8 weeks. So, therefore, a breeder won't allow a pup to go home until it is eating well on it's own. Reason is most pups go off food in an new enviornment for the first 24 hours. Hyperglycemia can occur. Changes in enviornment are stressful to new pups, they are better able to handle it if they are older. 3. Mother's do the majority of training between the ages of 8 and 12 weeks of age. A good breeder has much work cut out for them too. Socializing, potty training, getting them accustomed to grooming, etc. 4. 16 weeks of age for initial Bile Acid Testing (Liver Shunt) is the proper age. A good breeder will have completed this prior allowing a pup go to their forever home. The above are just touching on why a pup should be kept until a minimum of 12 weeks of age.
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08-08-2011, 02:57 PM | #17 | |
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08-08-2011, 03:06 PM | #18 |
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| Here you go...another thread same person. You should read through the posts: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/bre...o-breeder.html
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08-08-2011, 03:09 PM | #19 | |
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08-08-2011, 03:35 PM | #20 |
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| Thanks, rosey. I have been reading those other posts. I truly believe that "the way a breeder deals with other areas of their life reflects their true values." Nuff said. Thanks, Nancy, for your reply. We are - hopefully - going to see a puppy this week that was born in March. I will ask about the bile acid testing. |
08-08-2011, 03:43 PM | #21 | |
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08-08-2011, 03:44 PM | #22 | |
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Check on the contract. It should reflect what is good for the dog. A puppy replacement if something genetically, life threatening to your pup is not a good contract. So, many questions should be asked. Remember you buy your breeder first, then your dog.......The deal should not end when you walk out the door with your pup. The breeder should be available to you 7x24 for the rest of the dogs life.
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08-08-2011, 04:20 PM | #23 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member | I wouldn't completely rule out a breeder who doesn't let you see the pups at an early age. Some are concerned about exposing their dogs to potential diseases carried in by the visitors. However, one that will bend that rule as long as you've put down a deposit is one I would run from.
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08-08-2011, 04:22 PM | #24 | |
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08-08-2011, 04:25 PM | #25 | |
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A good breeder never takes a deposit until you've seen and picked your pup in person.
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08-08-2011, 07:06 PM | #26 |
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| Mardelin - The puppy we are going to look at will not be 6 months old until September. Therefore, she would not have had the 6-month 2nd bile test, correct?? Where can I find a list of questions to ask a potential breeder (one from whom we are considering purchasing a puppy)? Similarly, what should be included in a contract with a breeder? |
08-08-2011, 07:10 PM | #27 | |
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08-08-2011, 07:10 PM | #28 | |
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08-08-2011, 07:11 PM | #29 | |
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08-08-2011, 07:22 PM | #30 | |
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Keep in mind when picking your breeder. A good breeder will be grilling you too. A good breeder is very concerned that their puppy goes to the best home possible. There are so many things to consider when picking your breeder. Don't be surprised if the breeder asks you a few questions before they allow the conversation to proceed. Oh! I for one prefer a phone call....e-mails are impersonal, a phone call proves to me that one will take the time to talk to me and a bit more serious in their quest Now there are breeder/exhibitors and those that breed. Not to say either is better, but a a good breeder should be breeding to improve the breed no matter whether they show or not. The should be only breeding dogs that are good representation of the breed, great health and temperment. Their # 1 concern is the dog. Any breeder that says it doesn't matter, they're only breeding for pet is one I'd be leary of.
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