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Whern I brought roger home he was 12 weeks and they also gave me a tube of this sticky stuff to give him by mouth once a day for a few days. Something to do with hypogocemia been so long ago cant remeber exactly, but they wouldnt let him leave till he was 12 weeks, If I remeber right ( LOL) they said they dont allow any small breeds at delicate as these little ones are to go home before then. Maybe talk to your soon to be local vet and see what they say? Just a thought! rena |
Linda, If I was in your shoes I would be the same way There is no way I could ever breed, I couldnt give them away no matter paid for or not, There just to cute and fun and get attached! Rena and roger |
Just read this.... I'm getting my puppy after 12 weeks since the breeder said that's what she waits till. So booked my flight at 12.5 weeks. I could have had him sooner it hour a problem??? |
I think I'd leave it with the breeder until 12 weeks if they'd let you. I am sure there are some dogs that do fine coming home earlier than that...but there are those that do not....so why test it?? There have been people coming on this forum asking about behavioral problems that may be due to their dog coming home early....aggression, biting etc etc. so why take a chance?!? It's not just about them being fragile...it's also about them learning valuable social skills from their mother and pack mates that they won't get if they do leave early. |
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They should do fine at eight weeks, some do prefer they stay up to twelve weeks. In order for you to make sure that your new pup has every chance for the best start in life you will want to be sure that they have gotten a clean bill of heath from the vet, they have been dewormed, have had a least one series of shots and are eating and drinking on their own before leaving the breeders home. Plus at any young age hypoglycemic shot in toy breeds can be an issue so be sure that you read up on it and be prepared just in case. Your pup will need plenty of rest for the first two to three weeks during the transition period to get adjusted to their new home. I recently found a wonderful book by Dr. Scott Miller on raising puppies. Called Puppy Parenting . . I recommend anyone planning on bringing home a new puppy get this book. |
The Yorkshire Terrier Club of America says puppies should not go home before 12 week and it is for very good reasons. No reputable breeder will let them go home before 12 weeks. |
Well, I'm gad to know I want to a good place then :). |
Not every good breeder is part of the YTCA and not every person that is a member of the YTCA is a good breeder. It is a good starting point though. I for one wouldn't take any pup home before 8 weeks no matter the breed. For me it depends on how healthy the pup is, if it's eating well, any hypoglycemic episodes to date, etc. |
I am not bringing home morgan's new brother until he is 12 weeks old or when his breeder says he is ready to go |
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