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DvlshAngel985 · 09-24-2011, 11:28 AM

YTCA says 12 weeks. It's in the ethics link as well.
Taken from: Yorkshire Terrier Club of America

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8) All puppies leaving the breeders possession will be a minimum of twelve (12) weeks of age to facilitate adequate socialization as well as appropriate emotional and temperament development through interaction with siblings, dam and other dogs.

CouversMom · 09-24-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

YTCA says 12 weeks. It's in the ethics link as well.
Taken from: Yorkshire Terrier Club of America

My advice would be to let the poor puppy stay with his mom until he is 12 weeks. If you don't you will most likely come back here complaining about an unsocialized puppy that won't stop biting.

Good luck!

hnybun128 · 09-24-2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CouversMom

My advice would be to let the poor puppy stay with his mom until he is 12 weeks. If you don't you will most likely come back here complaining about an unsocialized puppy that won't stop biting.

Good luck!

You can do a google search and find out even more benefits of the puppy staying with its mother until 12 weeks. Good luck!

carmen in nj · 09-24-2011, 01:13 PM

Let me show you the importance of a puppy staying with their mom for at least 12 weeks, this is the runt of my last litter she just went to her forever home at 13 weeks.. what we consider playing is really mom teaching her how to be a good puppy..

gracielove · 09-24-2011, 01:31 PM

Any dog will do better by staying with the mom and litter mates until 12 weeks as they learn a lot during those extra weeks about social skills and become more able to adapt emotionally to the outside world. Yes, dogs do have to have social skills and they need to be able to emotionally adjust to various situations in life. Beyond that the Yorkie in particular, being a smaller dog, can have problems adjusting to eating only food and no mom's milk. They have a tendency to become hypoglycemic and that can be fatal in a young pup. It is possible for an 8 week old pup to survive of course but it is so much better for mom and puppy to have the time they need to adjust properly as they would in nature.
As I suppose you will pick the pup up anyway I do hope you bring some nutra-cal and some Esbilac just in case. Esbilac is a powdered baby milk for supplementing puppies. Never give a young puppy cow's milk. There are other brands of supplemental puppy milk but Esbilac is the more commonly known brand. Yorkies can be very picky eaters and a young puppy should not go without eating for long periods of time as their blood sugar level can get low quickly.
Hope all goes well for you. Get as much info from the breeder as possible and make sure you can reach them by phone around the clock.

Taryn0405 · 09-24-2011, 01:37 PM

Speaking from experience, I agree with the others when the say nine weeks is too young. I know you posted you're not avalible for the next week to get the dog. But this is when I say that for the puppy's health, you may need to rework your schedule and get used to reworking your schedule. Having a new puppy is like having a new baby.

I know Petsmart has some really good puppy adjustment toys. There's one that actually has a heart beat that you can put in the crate at bed time or when you're just crate training in general. That'll help the adjustment process.

Make sure with all the essentials (toys, non-rawhide chews, etc) that you get a good cleaner. I like Nature's Miracle, but with potty training there will be some mistakes.

Good luck, and keep us posted.

Lorraine · 09-24-2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by myyorkiepotter

I'm getting the yorkie at NINE weeks and we weren't available any other weekend.

You have no idea what you are taking on in taking this little one home at 9 weeks. They are not yet properly socialized, haven't yet learned dog manners they learn from mum. What worries me the most is your determination it will be that certain weekend with no regard to the best interest of the pup and the obvious lack of what is in the best interest of the pup on the part of the breeder in letting it go to anew home is also a huge concern.
If you are not available any other weekend you better get used to an instantaneous schedule change in caring for you pup. First they cannot be left on their own for too long a time perion of the day.
I don't do first vacc's until 10 weeks. Has this one had any yet?

DvlshAngel985 · 09-24-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by carmen in nj

Let me show you the importance of a puppy staying with their mom for at least 12 weeks, this is the runt of my last litter she just went to her forever home at 13 weeks.. what we consider playing is really mom teaching her how to be a good puppy..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXEp47fsrRU

I love watching vids of your silkies!

myyorkiepotter · 09-24-2011, 03:10 PM

thank you for the info. we will try to change it to the 22 in oct. when the dog will be 12 weeks.

Taryn0405 · 09-24-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by myyorkiepotter

thank you for the info. we will try to change it to the 22 in oct. when the dog will be 12 weeks.

Glad you guys can work it out.

carmen in nj · 09-24-2011, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I love watching vids of your silkies!

thank you, and Glad the OP can change the date for when her pup is at least 12 weeks, way to go...

deonk1 · 09-24-2011, 04:23 PM

Also when talking to the breeder, if you can't get a blanket that smells like mommy, I sent a stuffed toy for the entire litter to play with, to this day it's still one of his favourites. It came home smelling like mommy and siblings.

I got my boy at 9-10ish weeks, and while he turned out ok, it took ALOT of work for him to be that good, and my breeder had 3 litters going at once, so she rotated all of the pups and moms, and allowed each dog individual time each day with momma just to play and socialize. She offered a very intense socialization program. When I got Harley home, he luckily knew how to play nice with other dogs, BUT HE HADN'T LEARNED NOT TO BITE, having animal training experience I learned in advanced how to teach him myself. It was not easy, and it took ALOT of nibbles and steady training for him to learn how to play safely with me. I recommend the extra time with the parents, if you're not experienced in training animals, it can be difficult for you to learn fast enough to teach the pup in this vital stage.

For the long ride, bring puppy pads (not sure if someone said that or not), you do not want to let them go potty outside at rest stops because they are not vaccinated/boostered. You will want to offer the puppy pad in a clean restroom somewhere other animals haven't been (or if you're vehicle has room you can do it in the back seat when stopped, but that could get messy

)

Welcome to YT and good luck with pup

Danirenae · 09-24-2011, 04:38 PM

I definitely agree with the others. 9 weeks is a little early. I learned from experience. I brought my Bella home at 8 weeks and I wish I would have waited longer. Please listen to the others and take their advice. Best of luck to you and your new baby!

AbbyMax · 09-24-2011, 04:57 PM

I got one of my previous Yorkies at 8 weeks and she did great. This was 9 years ago, but I still recall some of the challenges well. I can only give you advice based on my experience. I would say you should be prepared to give your new baby a lot of time during the first few months - I do mean a lot. I actually made a pallet on the floor in the living room and slept with her for the first month. She cried when I put her in her area by herself, but as soon as I laid on the floor with her, she curled up on the pillow by my head and went straight to sleep.

A few essential I would get - a baby blanket, a travel kennel (can double as a crate), a stuffed animal (they have some that mimic a heartbeat), nutrical. Obviously puppy food, chew toys, puppy treats, bowls, leash, harness.

I don't know if you have ever had a Yorkie before, but no harness or collar unless you are around when they are pups. As pups, these little guys can get their paw thru the harness or possibly get it caught on something and choke. I only give chew bones when I am around.

For the first month or so, I gave my little one a drop of nutrical every morning, before I left for work, when I came home for lunch to check on her, when I got home and right before bed. This may sound like a lot, but I was only giving her a pea size amount. Since these guys are prone to low blood sugar, I did this for about a month.

It is a big bad lonely world for these little guys when they are first taken away from their mom's. I don't know if someone will be home most of the time with yours or not, if not, maybe you guys could go home and check on her mid-day. Maybe consider a dog sitter for the first few weeks just until she settles in.

If someone can go with you to pick your new puppy up that would be great also. I held my little one on my chest the way home and she went straight to sleep in my arms. The warmth from your body and the feel of your heartbeat should be comforting to your new puppy.

Congratulations on your new family member. I look forward to seeing some fur baby pics!

RileyDC · 09-24-2011, 05:16 PM

I brought Riley home at 10-weeks old and he has been fine. I was really amazed what an easy pup he has been. I am constantly telling people how I really lucked out and how blessed I am. He is totally laid back and chill. He's also a Major City Boy and goes just about everywhere with me.

I did send a Snuggle Puppy to the breeder to get mom & dad's scent on it. And, he still carries it around from room to room. His breeder had several females and one male and they would have company come over to socialize with the pups. That could be a huge reason why he has been such an easy pup. He turned 1 year in May, this year and has had full run of the whole place, night and day since about 9-months old.

09-24-2011, 01:31 PM	#20
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	Any dog will do better by staying with the mom and litter mates until 12 weeks as they learn a lot during those extra weeks about social skills and become more able to adapt emotionally to the outside world. Yes, dogs do have to have social skills and they need to be able to emotionally adjust to various situations in life. Beyond that the Yorkie in particular, being a smaller dog, can have problems adjusting to eating only food and no mom's milk. They have a tendency to become hypoglycemic and that can be fatal in a young pup. It is possible for an 8 week old pup to survive of course but it is so much better for mom and puppy to have the time they need to adjust properly as they would in nature. As I suppose you will pick the pup up anyway I do hope you bring some nutra-cal and some Esbilac just in case. Esbilac is a powdered baby milk for supplementing puppies. Never give a young puppy cow's milk. There are other brands of supplemental puppy milk but Esbilac is the more commonly known brand. Yorkies can be very picky eaters and a young puppy should not go without eating for long periods of time as their blood sugar level can get low quickly. Hope all goes well for you. Get as much info from the breeder as possible and make sure you can reach them by phone around the clock. Last edited by gracielove; 09-24-2011 at 01:35 PM. Reason: spelling

09-24-2011, 01:37 PM	#21
Taryn0405 Owned by a Gremlin Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Mitten State! Posts: 3,706	Speaking from experience, I agree with the others when the say nine weeks is too young. I know you posted you're not avalible for the next week to get the dog. But this is when I say that for the puppy's health, you may need to rework your schedule and get used to reworking your schedule. Having a new puppy is like having a new baby. I know Petsmart has some really good puppy adjustment toys. There's one that actually has a heart beat that you can put in the crate at bed time or when you're just crate training in general. That'll help the adjustment process. Make sure with all the essentials (toys, non-rawhide chews, etc) that you get a good cleaner. I like Nature's Miracle, but with potty training there will be some mistakes. Good luck, and keep us posted. __________________ Taryn Momma to Gizmo AKA Monkeyman My husband, daughter, son, and dog make me who I am "My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am."

09-24-2011, 03:10 PM	#24
myyorkiepotter Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NY Posts: 46 Blog Entries: 1	thank you for the info. we will try to change it to the 22 in oct. when the dog will be 12 weeks. __________________ Mommy of Potter!!!!!

09-24-2011, 04:23 PM	#27
deonk1 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 1,795	Also when talking to the breeder, if you can't get a blanket that smells like mommy, I sent a stuffed toy for the entire litter to play with, to this day it's still one of his favourites. It came home smelling like mommy and siblings. I got my boy at 9-10ish weeks, and while he turned out ok, it took ALOT of work for him to be that good, and my breeder had 3 litters going at once, so she rotated all of the pups and moms, and allowed each dog individual time each day with momma just to play and socialize. She offered a very intense socialization program. When I got Harley home, he luckily knew how to play nice with other dogs, BUT HE HADN'T LEARNED NOT TO BITE, having animal training experience I learned in advanced how to teach him myself. It was not easy, and it took ALOT of nibbles and steady training for him to learn how to play safely with me. I recommend the extra time with the parents, if you're not experienced in training animals, it can be difficult for you to learn fast enough to teach the pup in this vital stage. For the long ride, bring puppy pads (not sure if someone said that or not), you do not want to let them go potty outside at rest stops because they are not vaccinated/boostered. You will want to offer the puppy pad in a clean restroom somewhere other animals haven't been (or if you're vehicle has room you can do it in the back seat when stopped, but that could get messy ) Welcome to YT and good luck with pup __________________ Kendra Harley, you were the light in my life, rest peacefully my love!

09-24-2011, 04:38 PM	#28
Danirenae ♥ Bella's Mommy ♥ Donating YT Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,614	I definitely agree with the others. 9 weeks is a little early. I learned from experience. I brought my Bella home at 8 weeks and I wish I would have waited longer. Please listen to the others and take their advice. Best of luck to you and your new baby! __________________ Danielle and Stella

09-24-2011, 04:57 PM	#29
AbbyMax Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 481	I got one of my previous Yorkies at 8 weeks and she did great. This was 9 years ago, but I still recall some of the challenges well. I can only give you advice based on my experience. I would say you should be prepared to give your new baby a lot of time during the first few months - I do mean a lot. I actually made a pallet on the floor in the living room and slept with her for the first month. She cried when I put her in her area by herself, but as soon as I laid on the floor with her, she curled up on the pillow by my head and went straight to sleep. A few essential I would get - a baby blanket, a travel kennel (can double as a crate), a stuffed animal (they have some that mimic a heartbeat), nutrical. Obviously puppy food, chew toys, puppy treats, bowls, leash, harness. I don't know if you have ever had a Yorkie before, but no harness or collar unless you are around when they are pups. As pups, these little guys can get their paw thru the harness or possibly get it caught on something and choke. I only give chew bones when I am around. For the first month or so, I gave my little one a drop of nutrical every morning, before I left for work, when I came home for lunch to check on her, when I got home and right before bed. This may sound like a lot, but I was only giving her a pea size amount. Since these guys are prone to low blood sugar, I did this for about a month. It is a big bad lonely world for these little guys when they are first taken away from their mom's. I don't know if someone will be home most of the time with yours or not, if not, maybe you guys could go home and check on her mid-day. Maybe consider a dog sitter for the first few weeks just until she settles in. If someone can go with you to pick your new puppy up that would be great also. I held my little one on my chest the way home and she went straight to sleep in my arms. The warmth from your body and the feel of your heartbeat should be comforting to your new puppy. Congratulations on your new family member. I look forward to seeing some fur baby pics! Last edited by AbbyMax; 09-24-2011 at 04:59 PM.

09-24-2011, 05:16 PM	#30
RileyDC BANNED! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Washington DC Posts: 4,183	I brought Riley home at 10-weeks old and he has been fine. I was really amazed what an easy pup he has been. I am constantly telling people how I really lucked out and how blessed I am. He is totally laid back and chill. He's also a Major City Boy and goes just about everywhere with me. I did send a Snuggle Puppy to the breeder to get mom & dad's scent on it. And, he still carries it around from room to room. His breeder had several females and one male and they would have company come over to socialize with the pups. That could be a huge reason why he has been such an easy pup. He turned 1 year in May, this year and has had full run of the whole place, night and day since about 9-months old.