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Tiffylynn79 08-12-2013 04:51 PM
Question about a yorkie puppy
 
I have an 8 week old yorkie puppy and I also own his mommy. The other two puppies from the litter have went to their new homes but I intend to keep this little guy. My question is I notice he still tries to nurse quite often and sometimes his mother will allow it and sometimes she won't. He eats his puppy food and drinks water very well so I don't feel that it is a hunger issue. I've never been in this situation where I've owned a mother dog and one of her pups so I just need to know the right way to go about breaking him from nursing. I believe her milk has dried up. It seems to just be a comfort thing. Any advice is appreciated!:)

TxVicki 08-12-2013 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiffylynn79 (Post 4294723)
I have an 8 week old yorkie puppy and I also own his mommy. The other two puppies from the litter have went to their new homes but I intend to keep this little guy. My question is I notice he still tries to nurse quite often and sometimes his mother will allow it and sometimes she won't. He eats his puppy food and drinks water very well so I don't feel that it is a hunger issue. I've never been in this situation where I've owned a mother dog and one of her pups so I just need to know the right way to go about breaking him from nursing. I believe her milk has dried up. It seems to just be a comfort thing. Any advice is appreciated!:)
The pups should have stayed with their mom until they were 12 weeks old. This is the prime time between 8-12 weeks that they learn from their mom and litter mates. Yes some pups do nurse past 8 weeks.

Tiffylynn79 08-12-2013 05:08 PM
I understand 12 weeks is best but my situation didnt permit me to do so. I adopted the mother from a friend of mine when she had already been irresponsibly bred and was close to giving birth so I accepted the responsibility of taking care of mom and the puppies for the first 8 weeks but I also work full time and it was getting very difficult to keep up with 3 puppies. What I need to know is at what age should the nursing stop and should I intervene or let the mother take care of it?

Yorkiemom1 08-12-2013 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by TxVicki (Post 4294731)
The pups should have stayed with their mom until they were 12 weeks old. This is the prime time between 8-12 weeks that they learn from their mom and litter mates. Yes some pups do nurse past 8 weeks.
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Please dont get in the middle of momma doing what God gave her the instinct to do...she will teach this pup everything it needs to know to survive and develop into the best little fella his genetics will allow. You can supplement his feedings with soft kibble or gruel, but allow him to continue to nurse...momma will gradually wean him...and she will even allow him to suckle at nap times, like a baby sucks on a pacefier....let his momma handle his weaning....when she thinks he is old enough to stop nursing completely and when she doesnt wnt him suckeling at all, she will run him off.....you just introduce food on the side that he will be learning to eat...momma will teach him how to do that too.....you stay out of it and let his momma wean him like God intended.....

Tiffylynn79 08-12-2013 05:23 PM
Thank you. As I said the situation is unique because I plan to keep this little male and his mother so he will not be leaving to go to another home. I wasn't sure if there was a certain age that it should be discouraged. Yes I am a newbie at this but I took this on to be sure the mother and pups would be taken care of. I did not do the breeding so I am just looking for friendly advice.

Yorkiemom1 08-12-2013 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiffylynn79 (Post 4294733)
I understand 12 weeks is best but my situation didnt permit me to do so. I adopted the mother from a friend of mine when she had already been irresponsibly bred and was close to giving birth so I accepted the responsibility of taking care of mom and the puppies for the first 8 weeks but I also work full time and it was getting very difficult to keep up with 3 puppies. What I need to know is at what age should the nursing stop and should I intervene or let the mother take care of it?
I have worked full time until July 31st, and I still keep all my babies until 14 weeks old. I dont separate my babies from my mommas...let nature take care of these mommas and what they know to do with their babies. Unless she is a terrible momma, she knows exactly what to do, when to do it, how to do it, etc....YOU shouldnt have anything to do with the babies at 8 weeks of age except to visit with them, play with them, socialize them...but as far as a bunch of additional work, there should be none, and you can make sure they all get their puppy vaccines like they are supposed to, and tolerate the vaccines....I separate my babies from my mommas the last week before they go to their new home....that is week 14. I allow momma to socialize with them IF SHE WANTS TO AT THAT AGE, but the are separated at night so it isnt so tough on the new owners.

Tiffylynn79 08-12-2013 05:27 PM
Let me also add that I plan to have the mother spayed and the pup neutred ASAP and have been told it cannot be done until she is finished nursing. Believe me I am trying to do all the right things :)

Tiffylynn79 08-12-2013 05:33 PM
Let me say again 12-14 weeks was not possible for me with me working full time. Again i done this out of kindness because the girl that had her did not want to deal with the puppies. I spoke with many breeders for advice on when to let the puppies go, there was a lot of different opinions on that issue.. Everyone believes differently. Thank you for the advice so far and I will plan to let the mother handle the weaning of the puppy that will be staying. :)

ColesMommy01 08-12-2013 05:46 PM
Just wanted to say :welcome4: and thank you for adopting the mother and taking on the responsibility of her and her pups from your friend. Not many would have done the same. I'm not a breeder but there are plenty on this forum that can give you helpful advice. I'd love to see pics of mama and pup when you get the chance.

Tiffylynn79 08-12-2013 05:47 PM
I'm definitely not a breeder so that's why I am not knowledgeable of certain things but I have been a dog owner for many years and have seen many many breeders let their pups go to homes at 8weeks or so. I believe it's a matter of opinion and have seen many well rounded healthy adult dogs that left their nest at that age.

Tiffylynn79 08-12-2013 05:47 PM
Thank you Colesmommy :)

Yorkiemom1 08-12-2013 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiffylynn79 (Post 4294766)
I'm definitely not a breeder so that's why I am not knowledgeable of certain things but I have been a dog owner for many years and have seen many many breeders let their pups go to homes at 8weeks or so. I believe it's a matter of opinion and have seen many well rounded healthy adult dogs that left their nest at that age.
You are so right!! There are lots of breeders that run their programs and deal with their dogs, based on opinion....my decisions about my program are based on evidenced based outcomes, on small breeds, especially Yorkies, which is the source of information I share.....backed up by scientific research, not opinion. I am glad you are going to let momma take charge of this babys weaning schedule. She can handle it for the best outcome!

Lovetodream88 08-12-2013 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Tiffylynn79 (Post 4294755)
Let me also add that I plan to have the mother spayed and the pup neutred ASAP and have been told it cannot be done until she is finished nursing. Believe me I am trying to do all the right things :)
Please don't nueter the boy until he is a least 6 months old

Tiffylynn79 08-12-2013 08:17 PM
I wasn't planning to neuter the boy until my vet says it is safe, As I would obviously need his expert opinion on that matter before its done I'm sure ;) thanks again everyone for all the replies!

WJM 08-13-2013 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Tiffylynn79 (Post 4294723)
I have an 8 week old yorkie puppy and I also own his mommy. The other two puppies from the litter have went to their new homes but I intend to keep this little guy. My question is I notice he still tries to nurse quite often and sometimes his mother will allow it and sometimes she won't. He eats his puppy food and drinks water very well so I don't feel that it is a hunger issue. I've never been in this situation where I've owned a mother dog and one of her pups so I just need to know the right way to go about breaking him from nursing. I believe her milk has dried up. It seems to just be a comfort thing. Any advice is appreciated!:)

I have no advice for you , I just wanted to say Welcome and Bless you taking in this momma and babies..:)


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