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Pebbles3 · 08-06-2014, 05:57 AM

Hi,
I just purchased a yorkie girl at 8 weeks at
22oz. Her mother weigh 5lbs & dad weigh 3lbs
The breeder said she weigh this much now
Because she had been regular feeding and was
Still latching to mom. Breeder stated that she would start
Loosing weight while eating just regular food only
Being that the mom stop letting puppies latch on
Because they have teeth now..
Is this normal?

lynzy420 · 08-06-2014, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Pebbles3

Hi,
I just purchased a yorkie girl at 8 weeks at
22oz. Her mother weigh 5lbs & dad weigh 3lbs
The breeder said she weigh this much now
Because she had been regular feeding and was
Still latching to mom. Breeder stated that she would start
Loosing weight while eating just regular food only
Being that the mom stop letting puppies latch on
Because they have teeth now..
Is this normal?

Hi Pebbles3 welcome to YT. Most breeders don't let their puppies go until 12 weeks (most good breeeders).

As for what she said, I've never heard about them losing weight like that, ever, unless something is wrong with them. She is less than 2lbs and only 8 weeks old, so I certainly hope she gains some weight.

Pebbles3 · 08-06-2014, 06:41 AM

So is she suppose to be bigger than that
At 8 weeks? And I thought that 8 weeks was
Too early but I've been told by multiple ppl
At 8 wks it's ok to receive puppy.

chattiesmom · 08-06-2014, 08:56 AM

Welcome to YorkieTalk. It is always a pleasure to welcome a fellow Georgian.

Your breeder has some unusual ideas about rearing pups. I admit that I have limited breeding experience, but I would never force wean pups, unless the mother's or pup's health was compromised. Forced weaning is way too stressful for everyone involved. And I would never place pups prior to 12+ weeks of age. Each pup is evaluated individually and placement age determined according to each individual's readiness.

Having pups lose weight at weaning is not something I am familiar with. Around three or four weeks, I start offering the pups a mush made up of ground up puppy food and goat's milk. Most of the mush goes ON rather than IN the pups - and is given with Mom around so that Mom can start teaching the pups to lap up food. When the pups start teething I offer dry kibble to munch on, under supervision of course.

If your pup grows according to one of the Yorkie Growth Chart that has proven to be fairly accurate for me, an eight week old pup at 22 ounces will mature out between 4 and 4.5 pounds. With that said, growth charts are just guides that not all pups follow.

Good luck with your new little one. Would love to see pics!

Batgirl38 · 08-06-2014, 10:49 AM

8 weeks is acceptable by law but a good breeder will keep them till 12 wks.

AbbysMom08 · 08-06-2014, 08:17 PM

Welcome to Yorkie Talk!
There are a lot of very caring and knowledgeable people here.
Hope you enjoy the site.

valeriejsmyth · 08-07-2014, 05:36 PM

At eight weeks they can't chew hard food too well yet. Make sure you mix in some water with the dry food to make it soft and add a teaspoon full of wet dog food. I make the days worth in the morning then refrigerate and take out for each meal and microwave for about 9 sec to take the chill off. Here is my receipe: 1/4 dry food, 1 tablesp wet and add about two tablespoons water, stir/shake. Seal the container and refrigerate. As they get older and have more teeth you can make it drier and cut the wet food u til eventually go all dry. I give mine (12 weeks) the dry kibbles as treats and put a wee bit in the bowl between meals so they have access to food all the time.

Wylie's Mom · 08-08-2014, 04:48 AM

Just wanted to welcome you to YT

. Post a picture of your new kiddo when you can.

marcie · 08-08-2014, 10:49 AM

Hello and welcome to Yorkie Talk

08-06-2014, 05:57 AM	#1
Pebbles3 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 4 Blog Entries: 1	New Yorkie lover Hi, I just purchased a yorkie girl at 8 weeks at 22oz. Her mother weigh 5lbs & dad weigh 3lbs The breeder said she weigh this much now Because she had been regular feeding and was Still latching to mom. Breeder stated that she would start Loosing weight while eating just regular food only Being that the mom stop letting puppies latch on Because they have teeth now.. Is this normal? __________________

08-06-2014, 06:41 AM	#3
Pebbles3 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 4 Blog Entries: 1	So is she suppose to be bigger than that At 8 weeks? And I thought that 8 weeks was Too early but I've been told by multiple ppl At 8 wks it's ok to receive puppy. __________________

08-06-2014, 08:56 AM	#4
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Welcome to YorkieTalk. It is always a pleasure to welcome a fellow Georgian. Your breeder has some unusual ideas about rearing pups. I admit that I have limited breeding experience, but I would never force wean pups, unless the mother's or pup's health was compromised. Forced weaning is way too stressful for everyone involved. And I would never place pups prior to 12+ weeks of age. Each pup is evaluated individually and placement age determined according to each individual's readiness. Having pups lose weight at weaning is not something I am familiar with. Around three or four weeks, I start offering the pups a mush made up of ground up puppy food and goat's milk. Most of the mush goes ON rather than IN the pups - and is given with Mom around so that Mom can start teaching the pups to lap up food. When the pups start teething I offer dry kibble to munch on, under supervision of course. If your pup grows according to one of the Yorkie Growth Chart that has proven to be fairly accurate for me, an eight week old pup at 22 ounces will mature out between 4 and 4.5 pounds. With that said, growth charts are just guides that not all pups follow. Good luck with your new little one. Would love to see pics! __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

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08-07-2014, 05:36 PM	#7
valeriejsmyth YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South FL Posts: 428 Blog Entries: 1	At eight weeks they can't chew hard food too well yet. Make sure you mix in some water with the dry food to make it soft and add a teaspoon full of wet dog food. I make the days worth in the morning then refrigerate and take out for each meal and microwave for about 9 sec to take the chill off. Here is my receipe: 1/4 dry food, 1 tablesp wet and add about two tablespoons water, stir/shake. Seal the container and refrigerate. As they get older and have more teeth you can make it drier and cut the wet food u til eventually go all dry. I give mine (12 weeks) the dry kibbles as treats and put a wee bit in the bowl between meals so they have access to food all the time.

08-08-2014, 10:49 AM	#9
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