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axelsangel 02-03-2012 09:02 PM
I have never raised puppies and have always gotten mine at 6-7 weeks and them be wonderful and healthy. I just want to know what does the mother teach them between then and 12 weeks?

rainey 02-03-2012 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by axelsangel (Post 3815142)
I have never raised puppies and have always gotten mine at 6-7 weeks and them be wonderful and healthy. I just want to know what does the mother teach them between then and 12 weeks?
I agree....I'm curious too. I'm more worried about HEALTH issue rather than behavioral issues when taking home a young puppy.

My lil friend 02-03-2012 10:50 PM
Congrats on your new baby. REMEMBER this is a BABY. It will require alot of rest with short play times. Do not change its eating habits until it is well established at your home. You may find a food that you like better but changing foods in a tiny baby can really mess up its tummy. I didnt introduce anything new in the way of food/treats until my baby had been home 6 weeks and she was 13 weeks when I brought her home.
At 8 weeks a toy breed puppy eats,Sleeeeeeps and plays. They also chew on anything and will pick things up off of the floor to try to eat. I have said "drop it" so much in the past 9 months that all I have to do now is say her name and she spits what is in her mouth out.
There will be things that you will have to teach because the mommie dog is gonna be there to do it. Between now and the time you pick your baby up you need to read,read,read and prepare a space for just baby that is safe. I wish you the very best of luck with your new baby and am glad to hear that you have a support system just a phone call away.

rainey 02-03-2012 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by My lil friend (Post 3815197)
Congrats on your new baby. REMEMBER this is a BABY. It will require alot of rest with short play times. Do not change its eating habits until it is well established at your home. You may find a food that you like better but changing foods in a tiny baby can really mess up its tummy. I didnt introduce anything new in the way of food/treats until my baby had been home 6 weeks and she was 13 weeks when I brought her home.
At 8 weeks a toy breed puppy eats,Sleeeeeeps and plays. They also chew on anything and will pick things up off of the floor to try to eat. I have said "drop it" so much in the past 9 months that all I have to do now is say her name and she spits what is in her mouth out.
There will be things that you will have to teach because the mommie dog is gonna be there to do it. Between now and the time you pick your baby up you need to read,read,read and prepare a space for just baby that is safe. I wish you the very best of luck with your new baby and am glad to hear that you have a support system just a phone call away.
Yeah I plan on weaning her when she gets older. The breeder was feeding her Eukanuba which I know isn't a great brand of dog food. And I don't plan on giving her any treats yet.

BabyFidgette 02-04-2012 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by rainey (Post 3815146)
I agree....I'm curious too. I'm more worried about HEALTH issue rather than behavioral issues when taking home a young puppy.
For one that I know of from my own is extreme anxiety issues. My dog was a pet store pup ripped away from mom probably at 6 or 7 weeks. She has extreme anxiety when I go to leave the house. When she goes behind a gate or in a cage she licks and licks until she's soaked and all slimy wet.

Another is potty training. Harder for some reason. Not sure why.

Biting, nipping is another issue. When they bite mom she scolds them at a certain age. When they are taken away they are not taught that. Those are only three I know off top of my head.

axelsangel 02-04-2012 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by BabyFidgette (Post 3815223)
For one that I know of from my own is extreme anxiety issues. My dog was a pet store pup ripped away from mom probably at 6 or 7 weeks. She has extreme anxiety when I go to leave the house. When she goes behind a gate or in a cage she licks and licks until she's soaked and all slimy wet.

Another is potty training. Harder for some reason. Not sure why.

Biting, nipping is another issue. When they bite mom she scolds them at a certain age. When they are taken away they are not taught that. Those are only three I know off top of my head.
My baby didn't have any anxiety issues. Potty training wasn't any different for him than is was for my german shepherd. And the puppy biting was never that bad no more than a usual puppy wanting to play. I think you will do just fine bringing the puppy home at 7 weeks...the worse problem i had with him was naming him :rolleyes: it took 5 weeks for us to finally agree on a name...I just called him little man until then.:) Now he is Link.

Lovetodream88 02-04-2012 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by rainey (Post 3815037)
She wasn't really pushing the puppies to be gone, but I don't think she knows exactly what she's doing when it comes to breeding. We live on a VERY tiny island in Hawaii, so everyone knows everyone. So I don't think she would sell me a sickly dog, especially since my good friend knows her. But we have a vet appointment tomorrow to get her all checked out.

I was wondering what you think is the best food for yorkies? I've been doing research and the lady at the pet supply store said EVO is a good brand, but I read that it might be too much protein for them.
Then why didn't you suggest she look at the YTCA and see that 12 weeks is the best? You need to keep the puppy on the food its eating now for a few weeks and then think about changing food its not best to do it when everything else is changing.

rainey 02-04-2012 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by axelsangel (Post 3815359)
My baby didn't have any anxiety issues. Potty training wasn't any different for him than is was for my german shepherd. And the puppy biting was never that bad no more than a usual puppy wanting to play. I think you will do just fine bringing the puppy home at 7 weeks...the worse problem i had with him was naming him :rolleyes: it took 5 weeks for us to finally agree on a name...I just called him little man until then.:) Now he is Link.
LOL Thanks. We brought her home yesterday. And we still haven't figured out a name for her. :p She's pretty much potty trained. She's only had one accident so far. She seems to be adjusting pretty well, she just hasn't had much interest in eating or drinking. So I've been making her eat and drink. But I'll ask the vet for advice today.

Lovetodream88 02-04-2012 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by axelsangel (Post 3815359)
My baby didn't have any anxiety issues. Potty training wasn't any different for him than is was for my german shepherd. And the puppy biting was never that bad no more than a usual puppy wanting to play. I think you will do just fine bringing the puppy home at 7 weeks...the worse problem i had with him was naming him :rolleyes: it took 5 weeks for us to finally agree on a name...I just called him little man until then.:) Now he is Link.
The YTCA states that 12 weeks is best and I am sure they have done some research behind it........................ it bothers me when people think its ok to encourage people to not do what is best for the puppy.

rainey 02-04-2012 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88 (Post 3815369)
Then why didn't you suggest she look at the YTCA and see that 12 weeks is the best? You need to keep the puppy on the food its eating now for a few weeks and then think about changing food its not best to do it when everything else is changing.
Because it was obvious that she didn't want to care for the puppies anymore. She sold the other two puppies the night before we picked up ours. And I know I need to keep the puppy on the food it's breeder was feeding her, but I need advice for when she's ready to be weaned to a better and healthier food. I've done enough research to know that.

rainey 02-04-2012 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88 (Post 3815375)
The YTCA states that 12 weeks is best and I am sure they have done some research behind it........................ it bothers me when people think its ok to encourage people to not do what is best for the puppy.
I'm not doing it because I want to. I already told you that THE BREEDER didn't want to care for the puppies anymore. We already paid for the puppy and wasn't about to let her have free money. If I had a choice, I'd wait till the puppy was at least 10 weeks old, but I didn't have a choice. She's not encouraging me, she's the only one here who really answered my original question. I just wanted to know if if it was possible for things to be alright (mainly HEALTH wise) if we HAD to bring her home at 7 weeks. Of course I have the best interest of the puppy in mind. If I didn't, I wouldn't have came here for advice.

Lovetodream88 02-04-2012 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by rainey (Post 3815380)
Because it was obvious that she didn't want to care for the puppies anymore. She sold the other two puppies the night before we picked up ours. And I know I need to keep the puppy on the food it's breeder was feeding her, but I need advice for when she's ready to be weaned to a better and healthier food. I've done enough research to know that.
I suggest grain free foods maybe even going to some of there websites and asking for free samples to try. I like this website http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/ not necessarily because of the rating system but because they have a lot of information on there site.

ilovejoel 02-04-2012 07:51 AM
The breeder we got Joel from wanted us to take him home at 7 weeks, so we asked if we could wait one more week and he said "I guess we can tollerate him another week" ugh whatever that means!

rainey 02-04-2012 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88 (Post 3815386)
I suggest grain free foods maybe even going to some of there websites and asking for free samples to try. I like this website Dog Food Reviews | Dog Food Ratings not necessarily because of the rating system but because they have a lot of information on there site.
Thanks. I've been on that website and saw the ratings. I'll go and look for more info and possible free samples. I was thinking of doing grain-free. I read that evo has too much protein, but the lady at the pet supply store recommended that. So I was wondering if that brand wasn't very good because of all the protein?

rainey 02-04-2012 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ilovejoel (Post 3815387)
The breeder we got Joel from wanted us to take him home at 7 weeks, so we asked if we could wait one more week and he said "I guess we can tollerate him another week" ugh whatever that means!
Well I kinda felt like we'd be able to take better care of her. Yes I understand she needs her mom, but the breeder didn't seem very interested in caring for the puppies. I mean I know she did take care of them, but if she was willing to get rid of them so early, it made me think that she doesn't really know what she's doing.

axelsangel 02-04-2012 08:09 AM
Just make sure to watch out for the hypoglycemia and not let her go more than 8 hrs without any food in her. You have the vet on hand so you will be fine. Best of luck. Don't let others get you down and upset you need to focus more on the pup. She is home with you now and considering the breeder wanted her gone then its most likely better for her to be with you.

rainey 02-04-2012 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by axelsangel (Post 3815403)
Just make sure to watch out for the hypoglycemia and not let her go more than 8 hrs without any food in her. You have the vet on hand so you will be fine. Best of luck. Don't let others get you down and upset you need to focus more on the pup. She is home with you now and considering the breeder wanted her gone then its most likely better for her to be with you.
Thank you very much! I am paranoid when it comes to hypoglycemia. I literally get up with every little noise she makes. So I'm definitely keeping an eye out for that. :)

axelsangel 02-04-2012 08:21 AM
I think size has a lot to do with the hypoglycemia. How much does she weigh? Link was 2lbs at 6 and half weeks and is now 10lbs at 6 months. he never had a problem with it.. I had always heard that the smaller they are the bigger the vet bill and the bigger they are the smaller the vet bill. Not sure how true it is but my big boy is very healthy. :)

Lovetodream88 02-04-2012 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by rainey (Post 3815396)
Thanks. I've been on that website and saw the ratings. I'll go and look for more info and possible free samples. I was thinking of doing grain-free. I read that evo has too much protein, but the lady at the pet supply store recommended that. So I was wondering if that brand wasn't very good because of all the protein?
I think they have an article on grain free food. I have fed mine a few different types and she seems to like blue buffalo wilderness small breed the best at least for now lol

Lovetodream88 02-04-2012 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by axelsangel (Post 3815403)
Just make sure to watch out for the hypoglycemia and not let her go more than 8 hrs without any food in her. You have the vet on hand so you will be fine. Best of luck. Don't let others get you down and upset you need to focus more on the pup. She is home with you now and considering the breeder wanted her gone then its most likely better for her to be with you.
I think 8 hours is a little long I would think every 4 would be better.

Lovetodream88 02-04-2012 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by axelsangel (Post 3815410)
I think size has a lot to do with the hypoglycemia. How much does she weigh? Link was 2lbs at 6 and half weeks and is now 10lbs at 6 months. he never had a problem with it.. I had always heard that the smaller they are the bigger the vet bill and the bigger they are the smaller the vet bill. Not sure how true it is but my big boy is very healthy. :)
I think hypoglycemia is less a risk when it's bigger puppy but still always a risk but as for what else you said is very much not true Callie is 16 pounds and we don't wanna go into how much her vet bills have been but she also was not gotten from a good breeder.

axelsangel 02-04-2012 08:45 AM
I agree 4 hours is better...I had just read 8 hours when i got my pup. I guess that was for over night. I fed my baby 3 times a day and kept water out all the time. Breaking up the 3 feedings evenly to where he would not go longer than 8 hours without food over night.:)

rainey 02-04-2012 10:00 AM
Well she hasn't been too interested in eating or drinking. But I just gave her some wet dog food and she ate a little bit of that. I know it's not good to just switch food, but she didn't like the dry food. I mixed it with warm water to soften it and she still didn't like it. I even hand fed her some and she only ate like 3 pieces. But other than the disinterest in eating and drinking, she's fine. She's pretty playful, but I make sure she gets rest.

axelsangel 02-04-2012 10:32 AM
Like you said I know its not good to switch food so young but if she won't eat it then you might have to switch to a different food. I would keep to the dry food tho and not do canned. I heard it can give them diarrhea. Im sure you know this but if you do switch make sure to do it gradually and not suddenly. :number1ri you will make a great fur mommy!!!

rainey 02-04-2012 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by axelsangel (Post 3815531)
Like you said I know its not good to switch food so young but if she won't eat it then you might have to switch to a different food. I would keep to the dry food tho and not do canned. I heard it can give them diarrhea. Im sure you know this but if you do switch make sure to do it gradually and not suddenly. :number1ri you will make a great fur mommy!!!
Yeah I mixed the wet food with the softened dry food.Of course she was more interested in the wet food, but I hand fed her some of the dry stuff.

Thanks :)

dawn27 02-04-2012 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by rainey (Post 3815380)
Because it was obvious that she didn't want to care for the puppies anymore. She sold the other two puppies the night before we picked up ours. And I know I need to keep the puppy on the food it's breeder was feeding her, but I need advice for when she's ready to be weaned to a better and healthier food. I've done enough research to know that.
I think you mean to transition her from one food to another. To wean means for the pup to stop taking mothers milk.

When you do decide to switch her food you must do it gradually. For example: Mix the old and new foods

week 1= Old food 90% / New food 10%
week 2= Old food 70% / New food 30%
week 3= Old food 50% / New food 50%
week 4= New food 70% / Old food 30%
week 5= New food 90% / Old food 10%
week 6= New food 100%

Below is my web site that I have training tips that may be helpful to you and your new pup.


Dawn's Yorkies / Yorkie Puppies / For Sale, Ohio

My lil friend 02-04-2012 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by rainey (Post 3815203)
Yeah I plan on weaning her when she gets older. The breeder was feeding her Eukanuba which I know isn't a great brand of dog food. And I don't plan on giving her any treats yet.

Its not a bad food,just not the best. I take issue with the companys practises (IAMS) more than anything. I have tried Wellness but I have two dogs that can not handle the fish oil (OMEGA 3) in it. So everyone at my house is on Blue Buffalo.

There is a thread in the library on food reviews and there have been several threads on what everyone prefers.

BJBEVSBABY3 02-04-2012 02:03 PM
RAINEY I know how you feel. I lost my husband and one month later lost my little yorkie we had 10 years due to cancer. I was so upset and alone my son took me to look at yorkies and I ended up coming home with one. The breeder said she was 8 weeks, which is still young she was so tiny but I raised toy poodles for years and since there was no one but me to take care of I agreed. When I calmed down enough to look at her AKC papers I discovered she was only 7 weeks old. The lady told us she had just been diagnosed with cancer herself and she had this litter of Yorkies and a litter of Maltese to sell before she started chemo. I have spent every minute with her. Took her every where I went inside my jacket. I only went thru drive thrus and the pet shop. Just try and relax and enjoy your little baby. You both will be fine. Wish we were in Hawaii now lol. Good Luck

rainey 02-04-2012 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by BJBEVSBABY3 (Post 3815687)
RAINEY I know how you feel. I lost my husband and one month later lost my little yorkie we had 10 years due to cancer. I was so upset and alone my son took me to look at yorkies and I ended up coming home with one. The breeder said she was 8 weeks, which is still young she was so tiny but I raised toy poodles for years and since there was no one but me to take care of I agreed. When I calmed down enough to look at her AKC papers I discovered she was only 7 weeks old. The lady told us she had just been diagnosed with cancer herself and she had this litter of Yorkies and a litter of Maltese to sell before she started chemo. I have spent every minute with her. Took her every where I went inside my jacket. I only went thru drive thrus and the pet shop. Just try and relax and enjoy your little baby. You both will be fine. Wish we were in Hawaii now lol. Good Luck
I'm sorry. I know how hard it is losing people you love. :(

Thanks :)

yorkieusa 02-04-2012 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by rainey (Post 3815398)
Well I kinda felt like we'd be able to take better care of her. Yes I understand she needs her mom, but the breeder didn't seem very interested in caring for the puppies. I mean I know she did take care of them, but if she was willing to get rid of them so early, it made me think that she doesn't really know what she's doing.
Congratulations on your lil puppy. All you can do is hope things work out ok and be prepared for any issues of hypoglycemia or other possible problems. You'll be there with your puppy and that is necessary. The reasons they need to stay with their moms are that they learn where to potty, bite inhibition, behavior, and socialization issues. Many puppies do fine. It also depends on the individual puppy's particular personality, too. You have lots of help available if you need it. I'm sure you're very excited about your new family member.:)


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