Originally Posted by Lovetodream88 (Post 3889080)

For future references a yorkie should be with there moms until 12 weeks and most good breeders will do that.

Originally Posted by Yorkiemomma78 (Post 3889218)

Just to clarify ;) In many many countries,even the most reputable breeders will let their pups go at 45 days old (6 weeks).
I´ve had 5 yorkies (from 4 different breeders) and got them all at 6 weeks old,a week after they weaned.This is common practice here (Spain).

None required me staying at home all day,waking up every 4 hours at night or doing anything super special as if they were "spacial care" puppies ;)
Just making sure they eat at least 4 times a day was enough.
I do understand that in the US its practiclly mandatory,but in a place where taking a 6 week old puppy home is the norm,I just think that if it were so dangerous and complicated for a puppy to go home at that age,it wouldent be something so many countries/breeders do.They would have figured out that it´s not ok by now I think ;) :D

I visited Bella and Milo every chance I had whilst they were with thier breeder,and once they weaned at 5 weeks old,they only ate damp kibble 3 times a day and slept most of the time between that.Even after they came home at 6 weeks old,they didnt eat much more than that even when I left their food out 24/7 and offered it to them alot more than that.
It´s not that complicated :)

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88 (Post 3889492)

Well I cant speak for what is the norm for other country's but it is proven that small breed dogs do better when left with there mom until 12 weeks old because they are still learning things. The Yorkshire Terrier Club of American also says that's the age they should be when allowed to be taken to there new home. I would imagine all small breed puppies no matter what country they are in should still be left with there mom until 12 weeks whether its the norm or not its better for them. Many many breeders want to sell there pups as soon as they can so they can make the money and don't really care about the puppies. In America we have puppy mills and bad breeders and one sign of that is not keeping the pups until 12 weeks. If your a good breeder who has done there research then you know the benefits of a pup being with there mom until 12 weeks and have done the research. A pup younger then 12 weeks is also more likely to get hyperglycemia which will kill the pup if not taken care of so leaving the pup why you go to work all day when its 6 weeks old and even if you leave food you could come back to a dead pup is not a good idea.

Originally Posted by Yorkiemomma78 (Post 3889517)

I have been a member of many yorkie groups for the past 9 years and people from the US seem so shocked and judgmental when someone mentions having a 6 week old puppy,but the bottom line is,its not so terrible,niether is it so difficult or complicated.You have to properly care for any puppy,not just the 6 week old ones.

Originally Posted by Yorkiemomma78 (Post 3889517)

I totally respect all that ;) But I have had 5 yorkies from 4 different breeders and the breeders were/are fantastic.
Milo & Bellas breeder (just because this is the most recent) has 2 females and a male,and they produce 2 litters a year (obviously she is not in it for the money-Infact,if I tell you what my babies cost,you would probably wonder why she bothers at all),so she has a waiting list..she loves her puppies,her yorkies are in excelent conditions and she is fantastic ;)
I was able to visit them when ever I wanted (which I did) and she sent me many many e-mails when I couldent visit,full of pictures and info etc.
The same goes for the breeders of my other yorkies.I guess the perception of when a puppy is ready to go home is different from one country to another,but that doesnt mean our breeders are rubbish ;) because the result seems the same to me...the only difference is,by the time my puppies are 12 weeks old,I will have had them a month and a half,and you (in general) will have just brought yours home :rolleyes:

I could have hopped down to a pet shop and brought a puppy home,but I have never gone that route ;)
Im just saying that I understand that it can be better for them for socializing etc..but as I said,it cant be something so terrible either,when people are taking their pups home at 6 weeks and not having any issues.

I have been a member of many yorkie groups for the past 9 years and people from the US seem so shocked and judgmental when someone mentions having a 6 week old puppy,but the bottom line is,its not so terrible,niether is it so difficult or complicated.You have to properly care for any puppy,not just the 6 week old ones.

Someone who buys a puppy isnt usually someone who´s working 10 hour days 6 days a week..most people who commit to a puppy do so because they have the time ;)

ALL toy breed puppies are at risk for hyperglycemia,it all just boils down to common sense.It doesnt matter if you take it home at 6 week or 10-make sure it eats regularly,and if you have to go out somewhere (which we ALL do) make sure it´s a short trip or leave the puppy in the care of someone else.
Lady (my previous yorkie) was still a high risk for hyperglycemia at 8 years old due to her tiny size..she was under 2lbs,so she was no different to a 6 week old puppy her whole life.

I just dont see the big issue in it,because as I said,it´s all Im used to :D

Originally Posted by KazzyK810 (Post 3890181)

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Hard to believe in a country they let you take newborn infant humans home from the hospital just 24 hours after giving birth, but think you aren't capable of caring for a 6 week old puppy.

Originally Posted by KazzyK810 (Post 3890181)

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Hard to believe in a country they let you take newborn infant humans home from the hospital just 24 hours after giving birth, but think you aren't capable of caring for a 6 week old puppy.

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88 (Post 3890184)

Well here in America only bad breeds and puppy mills sell there pups before 12 weeks. The Yorkshire Terrier club of AMERICA says they should not leave there mothers until 12 weeks. Any puppy no matter where is better off being with the moms until 12 weeks end of story it is proven.

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88 (Post 3890198)

Do you have any idea how many people buy a puppy and expect it to sit in a crate for 8 or 10 hours while they are at work? If a puppy gets hypoglycemia while there at work it will be dead when they get home.

Originally Posted by Yorkiemomma78 (Post 3890229)

See,again I dont agree 100%.It´s better? Ok..but its going to be fine with its new owner too.

I think it´s fine that the yorkshire terrier club of America says that no one can have a puppy before its 12 weeks old,but you seem to forget that America doesnt speak for the rest of the world or its breeders and not everyone on this forum is from America ;)
How many people come on here because they have just got their puppy,and they come face to face with post after post of people telling them over and over that they have a crappy breeder because their puppy is too young to be home..do you know how bad that makes them feel? and not because they feel guilty,but because you arent respecting or helping them at all and you are insulting breeders you couldent possibly know.
There are MANY wonderful breeders here,I´ve known 4 of them and Im still in contact with them all (you have to love facebook lol),so for you to say that only BYB and puppymills sell their pups at 6 weeks is not only pretty steep,but it´s also not true...there are obviously exeptions,just look outside of the box for a moment.
I´ve raised 3 kids (one preemie) so I certainly think I can handle a puppy without having to take maternity leave,being up all night or taking a special course..where on earth are you getting the idea that having a 6 week old puppy is like that?? :shocked7q
I´ve had 5 dogs (6 puppies if you include my mix),all came home at 6 weeks old,and I have no idea what people are talking about or what the fuss is.Sad? Iresponsable? I cant agree..no yorkshire terrier club here has had anything to say about it,and the best breeders here dont even make that much money I asure you ;)
I dont want to sound rude (honestly..not at all ;) ),but hundreds and thousands of people take their puppies home at 6 weeks old here (and many other european countries) and they deal with it just fine.I´d like to see a study that proves that no puppies die in America,yet they´re dropping like flies here ;)

It´s simple.
1:You dont take the puppy outside until i has all of its shots
2:You make sure it eats regularly

Thats really all there is to it..honestly,I´ve been there 6 times ;) My 12 year old could do it...infact,she does.
I really do like having a place to talk about my babies and meeting people with something in common,but I dont apreciate people being alienated because they arent following Americas rules when it comes to great and wonderful breeding ;) We have some great ones to,I asure you :D

Please dont take this the wrong way..I trully dont want to offend you :)



Edited to add this:Who is their right mind comits to a puppy and leaves it in a crate 8 to 10 hours a day? Even a 12 week old puppy??? Im sorry,but this is not the case at all.

Originally Posted by Yorkiemomma78 (Post 3890229)

I think it´s fine that the yorkshire terrier club of America says that no one can have a puppy before its 12 weeks old,but you seem to forget that America doesnt speak for the rest of the world or its breeders and not everyone on this forum is from America ;)

Originally Posted by KazzyK810 (Post 3890304)

EXACTLY!!! So many members here fail to realize they are posting on the World Wide Web.

Originally Posted by Yorkiemomma78 (Post 3890229)

See,again I dont agree 100%.It´s better? Ok..but its going to be fine with its new owner too.

I think it´s fine that the yorkshire terrier club of America says that no one can have a puppy before its 12 weeks old,but you seem to forget that America doesnt speak for the rest of the world or its breeders and not everyone on this forum is from America ;)
How many people come on here because they have just got their puppy,and they come face to face with post after post of people telling them over and over that they have a crappy breeder because their puppy is too young to be home..do you know how bad that makes them feel? and not because they feel guilty,but because you arent respecting or helping them at all and you are insulting breeders you couldent possibly know.
There are MANY wonderful breeders here,I´ve known 4 of them and Im still in contact with them all (you have to love facebook lol),so for you to say that only BYB and puppymills sell their pups at 6 weeks is not only pretty steep,but it´s also not true...there are obviously exeptions,just look outside of the box for a moment.
I´ve raised 3 kids (one preemie) so I certainly think I can handle a puppy without having to take maternity leave,being up all night or taking a special course..where on earth are you getting the idea that having a 6 week old puppy is like that?? :shocked7q
I´ve had 5 dogs (6 puppies if you include my mix),all came home at 6 weeks old,and I have no idea what people are talking about or what the fuss is.Sad? Iresponsable? I cant agree..no yorkshire terrier club here has had anything to say about it,and the best breeders here dont even make that much money I asure you ;)
I dont want to sound rude (honestly..not at all ;) ),but hundreds and thousands of people take their puppies home at 6 weeks old here (and many other european countries) and they deal with it just fine.I´d like to see a study that proves that no puppies die in America,yet they´re dropping like flies here ;)

It´s simple.
1:You dont take the puppy outside until i has all of its shots
2:You make sure it eats regularly

Thats really all there is to it..honestly,I´ve been there 6 times ;) My 12 year old could do it...infact,she does.
I really do like having a place to talk about my babies and meeting people with something in common,but I dont apreciate people being alienated because they arent following Americas rules when it comes to great and wonderful breeding ;) We have some great ones to,I asure you :D

Please dont take this the wrong way..I trully dont want to offend you :)



Edited to add this:Who is their right mind comits to a puppy and leaves it in a crate 8 to 10 hours a day? Even a 12 week old puppy??? Im sorry,but this is not the case at all.

Originally Posted by KazzyK810 (Post 3890181)

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Hard to believe in a country they let you take newborn infant humans home from the hospital just 24 hours after giving birth, but think you aren't capable of caring for a 6 week old puppy.

Originally Posted by Teresa Ford (Post 3888624)

The PREMIE

ADOPTING A PUPPY UNDER 12 Weeks old

Congratulations on your new Puppy. A Yorkie puppy should stay with his mother until he is about 12 weeks old. If Your puppy is younger, you have a premature puppy in a way. You will have to be his mommy and teach him like she would.
1. Umbilical Tethering
Is a wonderful way to bond with your puppy and keep him safe. Hook a leash to his harness and put the other end on your wrist. He will feel secure, he can see you, smell you, and hear your heart beat and breathing. When he is not hooked to you he should be safe in his crate or play pen. You should resist the urge to carry your puppy around. This is a human instinct for human babies. Doggie babies need to walk and learn to follow the leader. Walking is much better for them, it makes their muscles strong and teaches them to look to you for directions. They learn by watching and doing what the leader does.
2. Potty Prep
The mother dog begins to push the puppies out of the nest area to potty at 4 weeks, at 6 weeks they follow her to the potty place and copy her behavior. So you have to pick a place and take your baby about every 2 hours during the day. They really do not know they can hold urine, when they feel the urge to pee they pee. When they are 8 to 10 weeks old, they begin to understand they can wait a few minutes, you can begin true potty training. Always praise if they potty in the right place. Potty breaks should be short. Say your cue word ' POTTY NOW' give him 3 to 5 minutes to potty. If he goes, praise 'Good Potty' pet and maybe reward with off the leash play time in a fenced yard. You are teaching him potty first, then sniff and play is ok.

LOL I don't mean to write my book here. But puppy training is my passion. Everything they learn the first 24 weeks of life forms their basic outlook on life. So it is so important to set up a good foundation of training and social behavior.