I got my first yorkie too young at 8 weeks. She could not eat kibble very well at that age. I supplemented with a yogurt and chicken baby food mix which she did do alright on. Also, I gave her nutrical. She had to be fed every two hours (around the clock) at first because she was so tiny. Another thing I did was to make a sling that fit over my shoulder and around my waist and this is where Jasmine stayed the first few weeks when I had chores to do and couldn't sit right beside her. This way I knew she was safe and we boned very well. I didn't know then what I have since learned regarding the desired age of the puppy before separating from the their Mom. I also had to train her not to bite and the extra socializing that the Mom would do. All and all I am glad I go her. She is a love I would also caution you about little children holding your new pup. They are extra wiggley and can push their back legs against you just like a rabbit. They have no fear even at a very young age. We learnt this in a very bad way. My husband was holding little Jasmine and she was wiggling and she pushed her legs against him and out of his hands she flew. He was standing when this happened......and she fell to the floor and stopped breathing. It seemed like forever before she took a breath. I am not trying to discourage you from getting your little fur baby, just giving some suggestions. Good luck with your new baby!

Omg that happened to me and excuse my language but I damn near cried...I was screaming like I was crazy

:thumbup::thumbup: This is an excellent suggestion - do you think the owners would go for this? It won't be like they are losing anything and they get a free dog-sitter for the mom while they are away...

It never even crossed my mind to offer to keep them all while they are gone. That's a big responsibility, but I think I could manage! There are 5 puppies. Even if they hand over other puppies before they leave (I am going to truly encourage that NOT to happen), I would still be willing to keep mom and how ever many puppies are not at their new homes.

We have no other animals or pets in the house, but I do have 3 children (11,12,13). I don't think there would be any issues with the kids, in fact, I think it could be good for them to see how tiny and "needy" these babies are! :)

I guess from a legal standpoint I would need to figure out a way to safeguard myself/family if something were to happen that was completely out of our control.

I will call tomorrow to ask about this option. She's not a breeder, and truly I think she's just uneducated about how important it is that they stay with mom longer than a larger breed. I know I was before we decided to add to our family!

I am also getting my puppy at 6 weeks, on Tuesday. I have spoken to my vet, and he recommended puppy formula until she is reliably eating regular puppy food. I am going to be mixing a few pieces of the dry food until its soggy, and mix it up. He also recommended a heating pad to help her keep her body temp regulated. Other than that, he said to just stay with her as often as possible, and of course watch for hypoglycemia. He said this should not be a problem if we are feeding her very frequently. Puppies don't always come from ideal situations. I am sure my Gracie and your baby will be just fine with lots of love and care, research, and a good vet. I also plan to keep her home and not allow visitors until she's older. I don't want her catching anything at all! Please let us know how it goes, and congrats on your new baby :)

At 6 weeks old your pup will need to eat every two hours and if you are not there to make sure that happens (a lot of people have problems getting very young pups to eat) the pup can go into hypoglycemia and if no one is there to get sugar in the pup the pup will have seizures and then die. If your breeder is willing to let your pup go at 6 weeks that means your breeder probably didn't do heath testing to make sure the parents didn't have anything they could pass on and that means your pup could end up with genetic issue or something like Luxatting Patella (one knee cost over 3,000 on my yorkie) that could end up costing you lots and lots of money in the long run. Not to mention a lot of people who get puppies to young end up having to try force feeding them and there have been a few who have lost there pups. Please consider these things when getting your puppy. If it is a case of thinking you are saving the pup well what about the parent dogs who will probably continue to be breed because they can make money off the pups. I encourage you if you decided to get this pup that you find someone who can either check on them every hour or every two hours its a very serious thing. Then I'm sure you read about all the stuff you will need to teach your pup because there mom wont be with the pup to teach it. You can not just leave this pup alone for 7 hours and expect it to be ok when you get home.

Oh my goodness!! All these tiny babies leaving their Mommas way too early! Please do a lot Of research. Have nutrical on hand for low Blood sugar and do not leave them for even
5 minutes. Yorkies are not like labs! They are tiny and fragile. Good luck and I truly hope all goes well.

Are you getting the puppy from a breeder? Why if the person giving you the pup before the legal age to give puppies

It sure would be an interesting time having the litter at your house. Hopefully the owner will have already investigated the new owners of the babies.

Make sure you have the NutriCal ready and puppy formula to help with the weaning. Small breed pups sometimes don't grow their puppy teeth in as soon as other larger breed dogs do so they do take some extra time learning to eat and adjust to new situations. Hope all goes well for you and the pups.