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10-18-2013, 10:29 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA
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| Ideal puppy age I'm thinking of getting a puppy from a show breeder. He will be 15 weeks. I've heard that they can be hard to socialize if you don't get them at 12 weeks. I'm worried also about separation anxiety from siblings and what his current potty habits are. I didn't get to see his kennel, but he's from a highly regarded show breeder. |
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10-18-2013, 10:32 AM | #2 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas
Posts: 55
| I got my Chevy 2 weeks ago at 10 months of age. He is very well socialized, and I have been told so by many people. He loves meeting new dogs (including his reflection in the mirror) I honestly believe it all comes down to the breeder, and my breeder did a GREAT job with my little boy.
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10-18-2013, 10:44 AM | #3 |
I ♥ my Cookie Monster! Donating Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Texas
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| I got my girl at 14 weeks (same breeder as nina), and she was very well socialized and warmed up immediately to us. Just sweet from the get-go when we got her, and she loves our neighbors too.
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10-18-2013, 12:28 PM | #4 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: North Ridgeville, Oh. US
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| You shouldn't get them before 12 wks. I think after is fine.
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10-18-2013, 02:03 PM | #5 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| Reputable breeders won't let there pups go until 12 weeks at least and they actually normally have less problems then say an 8 week old pup from a bad breeder. There moms and siblings help them to learn and understand socialization and what is ok and not ok.
__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |
10-19-2013, 07:00 AM | #6 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Central Texas
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| I agree. Its dependant on the breeders interaction with the pups prior to you getting them. Great job in choosing a breeder who does not let them go until 12 weeks. It allows vital socialization and behavioral etc. Development.
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10-19-2013, 07:51 AM | #7 |
and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington
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| You shouldn't have any problem with a 15 week old puppy. I got both of my pups at 5 months old and didn't have any issues.
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