6-7 week old YorkiePoo - Help! Hello all, I will be adopting a YorkiePoo this Saturday, He is 7 weeks old (I understand that that is young but the breeder has certain circumstances) I just had a few questions since this will be my first puppy! 1. Being that the puppy is between 6-7 weeks old are there any specific things I should do so that the puppy does not lose skills that it would gain from their mother for those additional 2 weeks? (I read a lot about this online and honestly it's scaring me that by getting the puppy so early I may be a determinate to his health) 2. I work from 9-4 PM everyday and occasionally I'll either work later in the am (10 am) or work from home - Is it okay to leave the puppy in a crate which is connected to a xpen for them to play in? Any advice on this? 3. What type of foods should I be feeding it? 4. Any tips for potty training? Honestly anything would help! I've been on the internet and reading puppy books for the past week, I just want to make sure that I am ready for this puppy. Thank you! |
I would first like to welcome you YT. Before you buy this little 6 or 7 week old baby I would like for you to read 3 recent's threads on buying puppies under the age of 12 weeks old, or from unethical perhaps even BYB (back yard breeders). You do not yet have this baby and you are worrying about the "what if's" Why would even want to get this puppy. Please read these 3 threads then decide if it's really worth getting this puppy. Prayers needed for Xena Emergency Anemic 9 wo puppy Parvo. :( Please, read these threads BEFORE you buy this puppy. |
hello, agree with above post please reconsider. "special" circumstances of a breeder = trouble..there are a lot of experienced toy breed owners on here..please listen to them!! |
Why would you want to leave such a tiny puppy alone for so many hours by itself?????? I'm glad you are searching what is best for the puppy but a reality check is these tiny creatures need 24/7 care especially at this age. Loneliness in a human is extremely difficult and taking a baby from its mom and siblings is tramatic. They are pack animals and you would only be that pack leader on a part time basis. Please reconsider this decision to get a baby so young. . . |
Hi! I sent you a private message with some advice that I hope will help you! :) |
Hi and welcome to YT :). To be totally honest, I would not take this puppy under any circumstances that the breeder may claim to have. It's irresponsible on the breeder's part, and it'd the same on your part as well, to be frank. If you do end up taking it regardless that it's not the right thing to do for this little puppy, then I guess it's a life or death risk you're willing to take. Personally, I would not put a living creature in this sort of vulnerable situation. You need to read this thread: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...ent-guide.html As far as feeding, feed whatever the breeder is feeding and do NOT change the food until this pup makes it until about 14-16 weeks old. Have Nutrical on hand and give it before bedtime, and right when they wake in the morning...and perhaps a couple times btwn meals. Free feed the kibble. |
What is the LAW for taking puppies from mothers in Virginia????????? In most States, it is against the law to remove puppies from their mothers before they are 8 weeks old....that is for a reason. Survival rates drop off substantially when a immature baby is torn from its mother before 8 weeks of age. There is NO excuse that validates removing a puppy earlier than 8 weeks from momma......it is acceptable behavior for back yard breeders to pull this stunt, dumping immature babies with NO vaccinations (if this pup does have vaccinations, they are ZERO good because they have been given WAY tooo early)because of an "emergency".....that is just an excuse to get rid of a puppy before it costs the person that irresponsibly bred the dogs, any money....they breed the dog, they have the puppies, then before they have to cover expenses for shots, worming, etc, they "have an emergency out of town" and dump sick, weak, unvaccinated immature babies on who ever they can hood wink into buying them. What you SHOULD do is report the person selling immature puppies before the legal age to do so in your State, if that is the case. |
Virginia Law: "Since July 1, 1995 there has been a law in effect in the Commonwealth of Virginia that requires all puppies and kittens to stay with their mothers until at least seven weeks of age. The law also requires all breeders to get the puppies and kittens their first vaccine at least five days before they are adopted to a new home. This law is designed to help us have happier and healthier pets. The need for the first vaccine is obvious. The immune system of such young puppies and kittens is immature and needs the benefit of vaccines to build immunity. In dogs, Distemper and Parvo to name just two, are life threatening viruses that are preventable through vaccination, risking infection with these viruses by not vaccinating at the right time is irresponsible. Kittens need to be vaccinated for the common upper respirator viruses. One of these viruses is a herpes-type virus that if the cat is exposed to it without prior immunity, the virus can be a lifelong problem. The need to stay with their mothers and littermates is based on their social education and development. Puppies' personal-ities are at least partially shaped by their interaction with their brothers, sisters, and their mothers. The mother will teach them how to behave and when they have gone too far. The mother dog will hold a disobedient puppy down to let them know that a particular behavior is not allowable. Puppies need to play and wrestle with their littermates. They learn from this how to adjust to who is in charge and where they fit in the hierarchy. This play behavior helps these pups when they come into your home to understand how they can play and how they fit into your family. Puppies that have aggressive tendencies need to have their inappropriate behaviors suppressed early to help their personalities develop in the more socially acceptable direction. " |
The person I am adopting the dog from is a family friend and well trusted. She is going through losing someone in her family and is sending the puppies to shelters....So please get past the fact that the puppy is too young, it happens. At least I will be able to provide a loving home to the puppy. Now...if you can help that would be great..you can do so by answering my original questions. If not, then please don't waste my time reading something I already know. Thanks. |
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The puppy is 7 weeks. |
I will do better than that......I will also get past the possibility this unfortunate puppy will experience critical issues that it may not even survive........I wont waste MY time trying to get past attitude and trying to cram several years to a lifetime of knowledge and education into someone that can just as easily as anyone else did, pick up a valid book and get educated by professionals rather than relying on possible inaccurate on line information, garnered from unknown sources.....dont want to waste MY time, which is every bit as important as yours. ".....you can do so by answering my original questions. If not, then please don't waste my time reading something I already know". Certainly dont want to waste YOUR valuable time...... Wishing that puppy/"puppies" in an xpen left at least 7 hours a day, at 7 weeks old for the very best outcome in an unfortunate situation. You have been reading books for a "whole week" and you still do not know what to even feed this little soul? Praying for that puppy/puppies as it enters an unfortunately precarious situation. |
Since this person is a friend and unless you are getting this pup for free I would let her send all the puppies to the shelter so they can at least have 24 hr care. Once they are a month or so older, they will get adopted. Puppies always do. If something happens to this pup I'm sure it will strain your friendship. As for leaving a pup that young by itself that long? No I would not do it. You have to make sure they are eating every 3 hours or so and if they haven't eaten or won't eat due to stress from change of environment or illness they can go downhill in a matter of hours. We have had many member here that take their vacation days from work to coincide with getting a new puppy so they can be home with them 24/7 for at least a week. |
I agree with capt noonie (above) -- often the little cute ones from the shelter will go to foster care until they are old enough to be adopted. Sorry for the lost of your friend's family member .... difficult times often result in difficult choices. Good luck to all involved. |
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