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06-17-2014, 04:29 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2014 Location: Butler, NJ, USA
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| Help! Should I get this little puppy? Brielle is 9 weeks old today. At 7 weeks she was 14.7 ounces. Today at 9 weeks she is 15.2 ounces. I told the breeder I'm concerned she hasn't gained much weight. She states this is normal for "tinys" and she keeps in constant communication with vet and is lengthening her stay with her until 13 weeks. She also supplements her diet with soft food and Nutripaste. But she was the runt of the litter and estimates 2/12 to 3 pounds as an adult. I did see a video of her running around with a sibling. What do you all think? THANKS!!! |
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06-17-2014, 04:37 PM | #2 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| Was the any testing done on the parents?
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06-18-2014, 03:00 AM | #3 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2014 Location: Butler, NJ, USA
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| I read a lot of books on yorkies and feel stupid saying no, but I'm going to email her right now and get back to you! |
06-18-2014, 04:28 AM | #4 |
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| I don't have an answer for you but I do give the breeder kudos for keeping her longer to make sure it is safe to separate her from her mom.
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06-18-2014, 06:43 AM | #5 |
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| How big were the parents? The mom should not be smaller than 5 pounds. If you feel she is a good breeder than I would go ahead and get her, but I don't think anyone should breed their dogs to be "tiny". |
06-18-2014, 08:27 AM | #6 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2014 Location: Butler, NJ, USA
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| The breeder got back to me and said the parents and grandparents do not have genetic defects. Her weight went from 15.2 yesterday to 15.9 today. That was good news. Brielle's mom weighs 6 pounds and dad weighs 3 1/2. I feel better going through with getting her! |
06-18-2014, 09:10 AM | #7 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| A good breeder takes the lines even farther then that back to make sure they know what is running in the lines. They also do certain genetic health tests. Sense that stuff wasn't done I personally would not get the puppy. If you do I would see if she would keep the puppy until she is old enough to be tested for liver shunt.
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06-18-2014, 10:40 AM | #8 |
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| I would wait until she is 13 weeks to make the decision, if you can. Also, I would have it put in writing that if she develops a major health issue within the first year, the breeder will take her back or give you your money back. Further, I would try to take out health insurance on her, immediately, if she passes her vet examination when you first get her. Our new puppy was diagnosed with severe heart murmur at the vet's examination when we brought her home. She will be having open heart surgery at the end of this month, at considerable cost. Our breeder offered to take her back, but we were already so attached to her, so the breeder gave us our money back, toward the operation. Health insurance was out of the question though. If the operation is successful (it's risky because of her weight), she will live a long and healthy normal life. Good luck with your decision! |
06-18-2014, 11:04 AM | #9 | |
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You should know what health guarantee the breeder is offering, and if they did the basic pre breeding screening tests.
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06-18-2014, 11:27 AM | #10 |
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| Blood work at this age can also help in determining what issues she may have if any. Ask your breeder if she has done any blood work on the puppy, just for peace of mind? So it goes beyond health/genetic testing of the parents. At 12 weeks, my breeder provided me with a blood panel and vet records for Emma. I also got updates when she went for her boosters at 8,10,12 weeks to know the healthy progress the puppy was making. I went to my vet within 72 hours of picking her up to confirm the breeders vet results were comparable.
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06-18-2014, 12:11 PM | #11 | |
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06-18-2014, 12:54 PM | #12 | |
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06-18-2014, 01:32 PM | #13 | |
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06-18-2014, 01:34 PM | #14 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| If you read her post above the breeder did no testing just said the parents and grandparents had no genetic issues.
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06-19-2014, 06:44 AM | #15 |
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| I noticed that as well.
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