Finally got my yorkie

[CouversMom]

Congrats on your new puppy. Good luck with socialization... We have all seen this before and I hope you aren't like the many others who come back wondering why your puppy won't stop biting or why they have other issues... 7 weeks is far to young and you are aware of that.

Please don't leave your puppy alone for at least a month... He deserves at least that from you

[Teegy]

Puppies also rely on their mothers to provide anti bodies in their milk so blah blah blah to you saying 6 weeks is fine.
You were incredibly irresponsible to take a pup at 6 weeks and I don't give a monkey what your vet says. They also get their nutrition education sponsored by hills science diet. Even vets make mistakes.

[yorkietalkjilly]

One thing to remember is that pious blood lines, vets or breeders who don't follow accepted patterns of keeping very young, tiny pups with the mom will none of them keep your baby safe at home and lead him through these next puppyhood weeks - only you can do that. Stay on this site, take the good advice of the many and watch him like a hawk for things that really can go wrong with a dog this young and this tiny. Your vet may not have had any experience with tinies or Yorkie so bear that in mind. Your breeder should have known better but perhaps they didn't.

The people on this site have had years of experience caring for and getting this tiny breed through good and bad times so go with the words of those that have been there before and often and you can rarely go wrong. Read and study threads on here as you can and educate yourself on all the things you need to know, have the map to the Emergency Vet handy as any new puppy owner does and enjoy your Yorkie. They are the most wonderful breed!

[lynzy420]

I'm afraid we once again have taken the bait....love the way a first time poster mysteriously comes on to stick up for OP....

Very odd...and btw....6 weeks is NEVER ok, not even for an orphan...blech...

[Lil Sis]

Originally Posted by Teegy

Puppies also rely on their mothers to provide anti bodies in their milk so blah blah blah to you saying 6 weeks is fine.
You were incredibly irresponsible to take a pup at 6 weeks and I don't give a monkey what your vet says. They also get their nutrition education sponsored by hills science diet. Even vets make mistakes.

Also most of the social skills are learned at this time. It is not just the food that is important!

[yorkietalkjilly]

In the world of nature, mother's keep their young with them until they are months-old yearlings, for what it is worth. That's how important momma's are to young ones in all phases of caring, nurturing and healthy development.

[concretegurl]

Originally Posted by TexasYorkieMama

Congrats on your new baby! I'm sorry but I disagree with most of the other posters here. I know they have more "experience" and strong views. I got my pups at 6 weeks old. It is very common, especially where I live. After reading everyone's posts here I was ready to be chastised by my vet (who btw is AMAZING). I imagined her asking me what monster would sell me these poor babies. What terrible breeder would do this?! Guess what? She said that there is NOTHING wrong with getting them at 6 weeks. Take care of your baby and watch him closely. Make sure he eats and drinks. And absolutely take him o the vet if ANYTING seems "off". Just be extra vigilant in his care and try not to get too discouraged by others telling you that it's too hard for you to take care of him. I will say that I never would have brought mine home if I couldn't be with them 24/7. Good luck and have fun with ur handsome boy!

Yes actually there is a lot wrong with getting any toy breed at 6the weeks specifically.

Is your vet a toy breed specialist?

Do they not know the health behavioal risks with this?

You should ask your vet specifically about the long term behavioral effects and immediate health risks.

The answers will undoubtable change your opinion.

Btw these arent just random opinions these are guidelines created by reputable breeders based on medical and behavioral facts that vets and behavioralist will also attest to, nothing about this is randomly pulled from a pervervial thinking cap.

[AJBoogie]

Originally Posted by lynzy420

I'm afraid we once again have taken the bait....love the way a first time poster mysteriously comes on to stick up for OP....

Very odd...and btw....6 weeks is NEVER ok, not even for an orphan...blech...

Please. don't be foolish to think I need a co signer.....you take that up with the new poster who posted it. So if there was any bait take...then I guess you took it.

[lynzy420]

Originally Posted by AJBoogie

Please. don't be foolish to think I need a co signer.....you take that up with the new poster who posted it. So if there was any bait take...then I guess you took it.

Well, I'm glad your back, really...there is much to learn here and I'm hoping you never "need us"...but if you do we will be here, for you and your puppy. I still wish I could convince you to return the pup to its littermates for awhile...but if not, there are plenty here who have been in your shoes and will be willing to help you and your pup...

Do you mind sharing the breeders name?

[concretegurl]

Originally Posted by concretegurl

Yes actually there is a lot wrong with getting any toy breed at 6the weeks specifically.

Is your vet a toy breed specialist?

Do they not know the health behavioal risks with this?

You should ask your vet specifically about the long term behavioral effects and immediate health risks.

The answers will undoubtable change your opinion.

Btw these arent just random opinions these are guidelines created by reputable breeders based on medical and behavioral facts that vets and behavioralist will also attest to, nothing about this is randomly pulled from a pervervial thinking cap.

I really actually don't like being contrary to first time posters but spreading bad advice is something that can be ignored.

I hope more people who have also gotten pups too early share their personal stories.

Some it worked out fine for but having been here a while, reading here a few years before actually joining, I have seen for most it was detramental and sadly very preventable

[Teegy]

Now I don't know if that is considered appropriate on our forum??

[AJBoogie]

Just thought i'd share.....(patiently awaits you to post the following inboxed message)

[Teegy]

thanks Booger I needed a good laugh before bed

[yorkietalkjilly]

YorkieTalk is better than this. Please let's keep ugliness off our site and keep the subject on dogs and our times with them.

[msyorktown]

This back and forth bs is so not necessary...YT is better than this. Really not cool. Attacking each other serves what purpose??