Is 7 weeks too young to come home? - Page 4 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

RLC12345678 · 11-10-2006, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Peters

yep i think i posted this before but most people here sale them at 6 weeks.

I am sure they let them go at 8 weeks (or sadly sooner) because they don't want to incur the expenses that come with keeping them until they are older. And I guess they haven't had any problems letting them go that early in the past, so I guess they figure that they aren't doing any harm. I'm not condoning it, but that is probably how they feel.

Tiger's Mom · 11-10-2006, 01:34 PM

My breeder keeps the puppies up to 15 weeks. I took Annika home when she was 12 weeks though only because he knows it is NOT my first time to own a yorkie (tiny breed dog) and already have experience.

tassibo · 11-10-2006, 04:14 PM

I got mine in Dothan, AL and took him to the vet today. He got a clean bill of health except some very dry skin.

Thorsmomma · 11-10-2006, 04:17 PM

I think that's a bit early.

Peters · 11-10-2006, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tassibo

I got mine in Dothan, AL and took him to the vet today. He got a clean bill of health except some very dry skin.

which vet did you take him to if you don't mine me asking? congrats on teh new baby!!!

tassibo · 11-10-2006, 04:46 PM

I went ahead and took him to Enterprise Animal Hospital. He got his first booster and passed his exam with flying colors. He weighed all of 2.8 lbs...lol...and the ladies just loved him...

Peters · 11-10-2006, 05:39 PM

wow that's a big boy mine was 1lb 12 oz when i took him in but now he's huge! i did see that vet yesterday on 27 across from cutts when we went through ent. i didn't know if oyu knew about it .

tassibo · 11-10-2006, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Peters

wow that's a big boy mine was 1lb 12 oz when i took him in but now he's huge! i did see that vet yesterday on 27 across from cutts when we went through ent. i didn't know if oyu knew about it .

yes...that's exactly where we went...across from cutts. i've been going there for my cocker and i like them okay. i dont care for their grooming services, though. i use a man over in westgate to cut jaxon (my cocker). I dont know what i am going to do about nico when he needs grooming...

Safire · 11-10-2006, 07:08 PM

My boy will be 16 weeks when I bring him home at Christmas.

artie merlino · 11-10-2006, 07:36 PM

IMO.....that is definetly too young! I have a Litter of 3 (2 females & 1 male)
they are 10 wks old now, but I am keeping them until they are 12 weeks old.
I got Artie when he was 20 weeks old and he was much easier to train and very calm and well adjusted compared to Abigail, I got her @ 7 weeks old she barely had all of her teeth and she was definetely too young and alot more work. Her Breeder normally lets them go @ 8 weeks, but since I already had Artie and he was a year older she thought it would be easier? I was @ the Vets. office all the time w/c I think her Breeder should have dealt with @ the time and she would have if she was still with her? I personally don't mind keeping them longer or spending the extra money @ the Vets. to make sure they are healthy, but I did get Lucky b/c both Parents are Healthy (Good Breeding helps alot) I feel that the extra time makes them better "Dogs"!
Abigail stopped nursing them @ 6-7 weeks, but that has nothing to do with their Developement & Behavior skills as a "Pack" or Family unit/structure.
So far I'm maintaining the "Alpha" position in my eyes anyway?
At that age they are too much like Babies and alot of WORK!
I care for them and I Love them all, but I prefer a independent, stable, confident puppy that's secure in his environment, rather than having to constantly worry and watch them I can't handle that much stress. Just walking and children are high risks @ that age. Good Luck!

YorkieShadow · 11-10-2006, 07:43 PM

I got both of mine young 6 and 8 weeks they both did great and are very healthy ....I have never had any problems with them. But if they was my litter Id kept them a lot longer, I think they need to stay with their mom a bit longer. I once had one years ago that I got at almost 5 weeks . The only reason I got her is because she had been hurt.and I was home 24/7 with them all.

tassibo · 11-15-2006, 08:46 PM

Just wanted to let everyone know that Nico did indeed come home at 7 weeks and he was very quiet at first. Now he is in the full swing of things and is getting into everything! The vet gave him a good report and slowly his big bro jaxon is getting used to the fact that there's another dog here. thanks for all your advice!!!

CardsGrl · 11-16-2006, 01:24 PM

congrats on ur new baby hun please make sure and post pics for us all to see we love seeing pictures around here and welcome to the site you will be able to get lots of info from here hun ....

11-10-2006, 04:17 PM	#49
Thorsmomma I Love Thor Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 4,177 Blog Entries: 1	I think that's a bit early. __________________ Hannah & Thor & Harry The boys on DOGSTER

11-10-2006, 05:39 PM	#52
Peters YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,225	wow that's a big boy mine was 1lb 12 oz when i took him in but now he's huge! i did see that vet yesterday on 27 across from cutts when we went through ent. i didn't know if oyu knew about it . __________________ A pet's love is true right from the start, through good times and bad, like sharing one heart.

11-10-2006, 07:08 PM	#54
Safire Addicted to Tetley Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 964	My boy will be 16 weeks when I bring him home at Christmas. __________________ Safire Tetley See me on Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/?452576

11-10-2006, 07:36 PM	#55
artie merlino YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach,SC Posts: 697	Too Young! IMO.....that is definetly too young! I have a Litter of 3 (2 females & 1 male) they are 10 wks old now, but I am keeping them until they are 12 weeks old. I got Artie when he was 20 weeks old and he was much easier to train and very calm and well adjusted compared to Abigail, I got her @ 7 weeks old she barely had all of her teeth and she was definetely too young and alot more work. Her Breeder normally lets them go @ 8 weeks, but since I already had Artie and he was a year older she thought it would be easier? I was @ the Vets. office all the time w/c I think her Breeder should have dealt with @ the time and she would have if she was still with her? I personally don't mind keeping them longer or spending the extra money @ the Vets. to make sure they are healthy, but I did get Lucky b/c both Parents are Healthy (Good Breeding helps alot) I feel that the extra time makes them better "Dogs"! Abigail stopped nursing them @ 6-7 weeks, but that has nothing to do with their Developement & Behavior skills as a "Pack" or Family unit/structure. So far I'm maintaining the "Alpha" position in my eyes anyway? At that age they are too much like Babies and alot of WORK! I care for them and I Love them all, but I prefer a independent, stable, confident puppy that's secure in his environment, rather than having to constantly worry and watch them I can't handle that much stress. Just walking and children are high risks @ that age. Good Luck!

11-15-2006, 08:46 PM	#57
tassibo Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 365	Just wanted to let everyone know that Nico did indeed come home at 7 weeks and he was very quiet at first. Now he is in the full swing of things and is getting into everything! The vet gave him a good report and slowly his big bro jaxon is getting used to the fact that there's another dog here. thanks for all your advice!!! __________________ : R.I.P. Jaxon (my puppyluv) R.I.P. Nico & Winnie Girl

11-10-2006, 01:34 PM	#47
Tiger's Mom Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 9,339	My breeder keeps the puppies up to 15 weeks. I took Annika home when she was 12 weeks though only because he knows it is NOT my first time to own a yorkie (tiny breed dog) and already have experience.

11-10-2006, 04:14 PM	#48
tassibo Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 365	I got mine in Dothan, AL and took him to the vet today. He got a clean bill of health except some very dry skin.

11-10-2006, 04:46 PM	#51
tassibo Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 365	I went ahead and took him to Enterprise Animal Hospital. He got his first booster and passed his exam with flying colors. He weighed all of 2.8 lbs...lol...and the ladies just loved him...

11-10-2006, 07:43 PM	#56
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	I got both of mine young 6 and 8 weeks they both did great and are very healthy ....I have never had any problems with them. But if they was my litter Id kept them a lot longer, I think they need to stay with their mom a bit longer. I once had one years ago that I got at almost 5 weeks . The only reason I got her is because she had been hurt.and I was home 24/7 with them all.

11-16-2006, 01:24 PM	#58
CardsGrl Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern, Illinois Posts: 416	congrats on ur new baby hun please make sure and post pics for us all to see we love seeing pictures around here and welcome to the site you will be able to get lots of info from here hun .... __________________ Cindy