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05-20-2016, 12:31 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Plymouth, Massachusetts
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| Going to meet a pup tomorrow It's been 5 months since we lost Chloe, our loving companion of 14 years. After many discussions and lots of tears we recently decided to try to locate a pup. We are going to meet a 6 week old tomorrow and are very excited. The breeder has been emailing pictures periodically and we have been able to track her progress, cute as a button. So happy. |
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05-20-2016, 03:00 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa.
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| How wonderful you are ready to open your heart to another baby. Good luck on your visit.
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05-21-2016, 04:07 AM | #3 |
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| That's nice! Good luck. |
05-21-2016, 01:34 PM | #4 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Plymouth, Massachusetts
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| Lulu Just got back from seeing our 1.5 lb. bundle of joy! We will be bringing her home in about 3 weeks, she is just 5 weeks now. We also got to meet the parents 'Big D' and 'Princess Fiona'. The new pup will be Lulu. We are anxiously awaiting her arrival in our home!! Spent an hour or more with the breeder and she was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Very comfortable with her and the process. |
05-22-2016, 03:07 AM | #5 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa.
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| Congratulations, how exciting for you. So very happy that you found your perfect baby. Please keep us updated when she gets home.
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05-22-2016, 05:54 AM | #6 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Best of luck on your visit -- ask ALL your questions, even the tough ones! Ask about a health guarantee etc.
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05-22-2016, 07:32 AM | #7 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Geneva, WI
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| I've never had a Yorkie puppy, but keep reading a pup should be 10-14 weeks before leaving it's mom...Congratulations on your new little love Lulu (cute name) and enjoy every crazy minute with her! |
05-22-2016, 07:35 AM | #8 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Plymouth, Massachusetts
Posts: 14
| We have only had one other Yorkie pup, and 8 weeks was the time frame for that one as well. Most of the literature I've read says 6-8 weeks. |
05-22-2016, 08:12 AM | #9 |
Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas
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| I am not familiar with the laws in your state, but usually it is illegal to separate a pup from parents at 6 weeks of age....8 weeks of age is the minimum in majority of states. As far as what is best for a Yorkie, reputable breeders will hold onto a yorkie baby until at least 12-14 weeks of age....they are learning how to be the best they can be FROM THEIR MOTHERS who are the best at teaching a baby what a baby should know as it develops at those ages. To separate a yorkie before those lessons are taught naturally by the mother dog, most often times will at the very least result in behavior issues as the puppy grows.....some of the problems are minor, others are more of an issue, usually behavioral issues with excessive barking, dependence, separation anxiety, biting, excessive barking, etc., just to name a few issues that seem to develop. A breeder that keeps the puppies until 12-14 weeks of age, is devoting an enormous amount of time and concern and care, to make sure the puppies are being immunized completely before going to new homes, that the puppy has benefited optimally from developing with the mother, allowing the mother to teach the puppy how to be a confident, well rounded puppy. When you have found a breeder that holds her babies until they are at least 12-14 weeks of age, you have found a GREAT breeder, one that is devoting an enormous amount of time, concern and money, to make sure her babies are getting the very best they can get and a great start in life. It is soooooo much cheaper to send babies out at 8 weeks old, but the concern would seem to be strictly a better profit margin in those cases as opposed to what is in the best interest of the baby. Vaccinations given before 8 weeks of age are useless....the baby is still covered minimally by maternal immunity at that age, and shots are useless before age 8 weeks. Shots should be given 3-4 weeks intervals from 8 weeks forward, and if you find a breeder that keeps her babies until they are fully vaccinated except for their rabies shots, they are micro chipped....these are all expenses taken on by the breeder that adores her babies and wants to be absolutely certain that baby remains healthy when going to a new home. |
05-22-2016, 09:53 AM | #10 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Plymouth, Massachusetts
Posts: 14
| Theories vary, certainly longer is better, but this will be the second pup we will receive having had th firs round of shots, we take care of the second round, and microchip. |
05-24-2016, 11:38 AM | #11 | |
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05-24-2016, 12:16 PM | #12 |
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| Congratulations on finding your new puppy. I'm sure she will keep you very busy!
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