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09-24-2011, 06:58 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker | Getting a nine week old yorkie in a week; NEED ADVICE! Anyone know supplies I need and what brands? Do I need to bring and extra stuff for the car ride? (4-5 hour drive) Any info would be helpful P.S, thanks to everyone who helped me find a good vet trying it out |
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09-24-2011, 07:16 AM | #3 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| It would be best if she stayed with her mom until she was 12 weeks old.
__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |
09-24-2011, 07:26 AM | #5 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| With smaller dogs its 12. They are still learning important things from there mothers up to 12 weeks old. Where did you read 8 weeks?
__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |
09-24-2011, 07:26 AM | #6 |
Owned by Bella & Tibbs Donating Member | I have crates, beds, toys, chews, food+ water bowls and food and h2o! Also collar , harness , ID tag , leash, blankets, pee pads if your training for inside, and what ever else you want to spoil your baby with!! I also have a special stuffed animal for each of mine so they don't feel alone! Good luck!! Ohh and welcome to YT!
__________________ XOXO Valenie LOVING Mommy to Tibbers Bella and my son Adam! |
09-24-2011, 07:28 AM | #7 |
Owned by Bella & Tibbs Donating Member | Ohh yeah one more thing if your baby is small and has sugar drops nutria cal is good to keep on hand!
__________________ XOXO Valenie LOVING Mommy to Tibbers Bella and my son Adam! |
09-24-2011, 07:32 AM | #8 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member | I agree about the 12 weeks, but if you MUST get him now, ask the breeder for a blanket that has been used by the litter and their mom, is very conforting for the pup to have an item with a familiar sent, I send one home with every puppy when they leave my home at 12 weeks, is a hit, I had heard from parents telling me that even a year later their dogs treasure their blankie.. best of luck with your new baby.. |
09-24-2011, 07:38 AM | #9 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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| how big is your baby? if small, you might need some form of sugar since she will be so young. you'll prob get a puppy pack with food. but bring water along for the trip. and maybe a potty place (4-5 hrs is long for a 10 week old) bring a blankie and lots of love! im not sure what im forgetting, im sure the other members will add to this list. Good luck and congrats on the new baby, post pics
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09-24-2011, 07:41 AM | #10 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida
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| If you can I would talk to the breeder and question why they are sending a yorkie home at 8 weeks. I undertand many larger breeds 8 week is the norm.. but with little guys the extra month does help give them a good start and most breeders keep them 12 weeks. Even if you wait a couple more weeks it will help. Now.. saying that.. like you I did not know and brought Remy home at 8 weeks. She had a rough go of it being so very small (1 pound) and if I could do it over I would have questioned why they sent her home that early. Make sure you have nutri cal.. low blood sugar is common is the young ones. Also be sure to socialize her when you can.. some of the benefits of leaving them with their mommy is the socialiation. I was lucky.. my Remy was adopted by Bailey (a fur member of the family) Good luck
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09-24-2011, 08:00 AM | #11 |
Yorkie Yakker | 12 weeks is better than 8 weeks even for larger breeds. Sure they can survive physically at 8 weeks, but they do much better if they stay with mom. Puppies, and kittens for that matter, learn a lot during that period from 8 to 12 weeks. They learn social skills among other things. |
09-24-2011, 09:42 AM | #12 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chessington, Surrey, UK
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| I personally (in addition to all the above!) would make sure there's some sort of crate in the car with their bed and hopefully the mummy-smelling blanket in. These little babies can be extremely strong and wriggly, and it's a very long first journey! Sally + Harry x |
09-24-2011, 09:48 AM | #13 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| first 9 weeks is too young. 2nd a 5 hr trip home in the car is too long for a pup that young. You definitely need to take nutrical, some food and water. I would also get a travel crate and a baby blanket to put in it. Now these are just things you need for the trip home. Good luck
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