Getting a new dog...breeder wants to sell at 7 weeks? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

NODAK1979 · 07-01-2007, 05:40 PM

If you don't think Heidi and I should get another dog, please save those opinions here...we're going to get a female dog this time to accompany Tanner. It should give him great company during the day and at night too. It's not for breeding purposes...they'll both be fixed. Anyhow...question:

Breeder originally was going to sell these puppies for 500 bucks...which is a pretty typical price down here. That's what we got Tanner for, actually. She is marking the price down though, because she really wants to sell them, to 400 dollars. That's a price you can't argue with. The problem??

The puppies were born on 5/17. She said that she turned 6 weeks last Thursday...since we'd get her next weekend, she'd barely be over 7 weeks at the time.

The conundrum here is that she really doesn't want to hold them....I didn't ASK her, but her comment about wanting to unload them leads me to believe she really wouldn't want to hold them for a few weeks. But on my side, 400 dollars is a GREAT deal for registered Yorkies. I even got pics...I'll post the pic she sent me of the one I'd want here.

So...advice?

Wrenee4 · 07-01-2007, 05:43 PM

That is soooooo sad! I hate greeders. There is NO reason someone should sell a pup of that age. My puppies are hardly eating hard food at 7 weeks old. If you get her watch her very careful and make sure to give her nutrical too. That is just WAY too young for a pup to be away from mother and siblings ours never leave until they are at LEAST 10-12 weeks old.

PS She is cute!

kalina82 · 07-01-2007, 05:45 PM

Personally i think the whole situation is a red flag. The breeder is selling them very cheap. She doesn't want to do whats best for hte puppy by keeping them till 10-12 weeks. And you said she wants to 'unload' them which means she doesn't care where they go or with who.

i wouldn't buy from this "breeder"

NODAK1979 · 07-01-2007, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

Personally i think the whole situation is a red flag. The breeder is selling them very cheap. She doesn't want to do whats best for hte puppy by keeping them till 10-12 weeks. And you said she wants to 'unload' them which means she doesn't care where they go or with who.

i wouldn't buy from this "breeder"

I guess I perhaps shouldn't call her a "breeder" as I get the impression this isn't something she does for a living....kind of like the people that sold us Tanner, he was part of their only litter in the entire year.

I think the thing here may be that she just doesn't know...she seemed extremely nice....so I don't know that it's greed here...she may just not be used to having babies in her house...either way, I want to know if getting her at 7 weeks is feasible...

NODAK1979 · 07-01-2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Wrenee4

That is soooooo sad! I hate greeders. There is NO reason someone should sell a pup of that age. My puppies are hardly eating hard food at 7 weeks old. If you get her watch her very careful and make sure to give her nutrical too. That is just WAY too young for a pup to be away from mother and siblings ours never leave until they are at LEAST 10-12 weeks old.

PS She is cute!

10 weeks old is still 3 weeks away...so that's quite a ways...if I could stall it to 8 or 9 would that be much better?? I'm sure anything's better than 7...well, except 6.

CO_yorkie_momma · 07-01-2007, 05:49 PM

I agree that 7 weeks is too young especially for a yorkie. Are you even sure she has puppies or is it a scam artist trying to "unload" your wallet. No reputable breeder would see their dogs at 7 weeks. They are still babies then. By the way I thought you were banned. Did you change you name a little since I see you only have 1 post?

NODAK1979 · 07-01-2007, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CO_yorkie_momma

I agree that 7 weeks is too young especially for a yorkie. Are you even sure she has puppies or is it a scam artist trying to "unload" your wallet. No reputable breeder would see their dogs at 7 weeks. They are still babies then. By the way I thought you were banned. Did you change you name a little since I see you only have 1 post?

I am banned. I just changed my name for this question.

I mean they can ban me again if they like, but if the welfare of a dog is at stake here...I don't see why they would. This is a legitimate question.

xBUTTERCUPx · 07-01-2007, 05:51 PM

I think 7 weeks is way too young to be away from mommy and litter mates. I'm not a professional and I hardly know much about the entire breed so maybe someone else can better answer your questions.

Anna Banana · 07-01-2007, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

Personally i think the whole situation is a red flag. The breeder is selling them very cheap. She doesn't want to do whats best for hte puppy by keeping them till 10-12 weeks. And you said she wants to 'unload' them which means she doesn't care where they go or with who.

i wouldn't buy from this "breeder"

I agree. She doesn't sound like she cares about the puppies at all. I wouldn't buy a puppy from her. If you do, make sure you get a health guarantee, because someone like this probably didn't do the proper testing and such before breeding.

Plus, she's really young and tiny, and she'll need constant supervision and several meals a day, for several weeks, which you cannot provide. (I'm not trying to be mean, just trying to point out the flaws in this plan.)

Is she AKC registered? Or another registry?

She's a cutie, but I'd try to find a good breeder to support.

CO_yorkie_momma · 07-01-2007, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NODAK1979

I am banned. I just changed my name for this question.

I mean they can ban me again if they like, but if the welfare of a dog is at stake here...I don't see why they would. This is a legitimate question.

Yes it is a legitimate question. If they insist on selling that young then at least try to wait until 8 or 9 weeks. I got one of my puppies at 8 weeks and she did fine. Good luck but as the saying goes sometimes "you get what you pay for". Be careful.

kalina82 · 07-01-2007, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NODAK1979

I guess I perhaps shouldn't call her a "breeder" as I get the impression this isn't something she does for a living....kind of like the people that sold us Tanner, he was part of their only litter in the entire year.

I think the thing here may be that she just doesn't know...she seemed extremely nice....so I don't know that it's greed here...she may just not be used to having babies in her house...either way, I want to know if getting her at 7 weeks is feasible...

7 weeks is too young to take the puppy away from its mother. At this point the puppy is probably just finished being weened. It still needs to stay with its mother and siblings to learn social behavior. You may end up having a lot of behavioral problems with the pup if you get it at this age. Also with it being 7 weeks old there is absolutely no way it can stay home alone for 10 hours. the puppy will be very small and will need to be supervised. It can have a hypoglycemic episode and possibly die while you are at work. There are too many dangers for a puppy that young to be alone.

Judy in Waco · 07-01-2007, 05:54 PM

I don't think you want to deal with the expense and mess of a sick puppy do you? What about crying all night for her mom? A baby that young would have to be watched all the time for hypoglycemia, maybe handfed...etc...

Nope, not a good plan for your lifestyle.

Willow · 07-01-2007, 05:56 PM

I would definitely ask her if she would keep the puppy until 8 weeks or so or find another breeder. Most breeders I know don't let a puppy go before 10 or 12 weeks and only a few let them go at 8 weeks.

Punkin&Piper · 07-01-2007, 05:56 PM

I think they should stay w/ their mom until 9 or ten weeks, honestly it makes a better dog they are more confident. I think its great that you are getting a 2nd one that is what I did it really helps

paulapoo · 07-01-2007, 05:58 PM

I got Otis at 7 or 8 weeks. At the time, I wasn't educated enough to think there was anything wrong with that. I think it sounds kinda shady. Have you seen the parents? She looks awfully cute, but reducing the price AND wanting them gone so early.... I don't know....

07-01-2007, 05:40 PM	#1
NODAK1979 BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 4	Getting a new dog...breeder wants to sell at 7 weeks? If you don't think Heidi and I should get another dog, please save those opinions here...we're going to get a female dog this time to accompany Tanner. It should give him great company during the day and at night too. It's not for breeding purposes...they'll both be fixed. Anyhow...question: Breeder originally was going to sell these puppies for 500 bucks...which is a pretty typical price down here. That's what we got Tanner for, actually. She is marking the price down though, because she really wants to sell them, to 400 dollars. That's a price you can't argue with. The problem?? The puppies were born on 5/17. She said that she turned 6 weeks last Thursday...since we'd get her next weekend, she'd barely be over 7 weeks at the time. The conundrum here is that she really doesn't want to hold them....I didn't ASK her, but her comment about wanting to unload them leads me to believe she really wouldn't want to hold them for a few weeks. But on my side, 400 dollars is a GREAT deal for registered Yorkies. I even got pics...I'll post the pic she sent me of the one I'd want here. So...advice? Attached Thumbnails

07-01-2007, 05:43 PM	#2
Wrenee4 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,048	That is soooooo sad! I hate greeders. There is NO reason someone should sell a pup of that age. My puppies are hardly eating hard food at 7 weeks old. If you get her watch her very careful and make sure to give her nutrical too. That is just WAY too young for a pup to be away from mother and siblings ours never leave until they are at LEAST 10-12 weeks old. PS She is cute! __________________ ~Wendy~

07-01-2007, 05:45 PM	#3
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	Personally i think the whole situation is a red flag. The breeder is selling them very cheap. She doesn't want to do whats best for hte puppy by keeping them till 10-12 weeks. And you said she wants to 'unload' them which means she doesn't care where they go or with who. i wouldn't buy from this "breeder" __________________ Kellie and Morgan

07-01-2007, 05:54 PM	#12
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	I don't think you want to deal with the expense and mess of a sick puppy do you? What about crying all night for her mom? A baby that young would have to be watched all the time for hypoglycemia, maybe handfed...etc... Nope, not a good plan for your lifestyle. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

07-01-2007, 05:56 PM	#13
Willow Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,890	I would definitely ask her if she would keep the puppy until 8 weeks or so or find another breeder. Most breeders I know don't let a puppy go before 10 or 12 weeks and only a few let them go at 8 weeks. __________________ Alycia Autumn Gizmo Maddie

07-01-2007, 05:49 PM	#6
CO_yorkie_momma My Angels Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorful Colorado Posts: 2,260	I agree that 7 weeks is too young especially for a yorkie. Are you even sure she has puppies or is it a scam artist trying to "unload" your wallet. No reputable breeder would see their dogs at 7 weeks. They are still babies then. By the way I thought you were banned. Did you change you name a little since I see you only have 1 post?

07-01-2007, 05:51 PM	#8
xBUTTERCUPx YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 905	I think 7 weeks is way too young to be away from mommy and litter mates. I'm not a professional and I hardly know much about the entire breed so maybe someone else can better answer your questions.

07-01-2007, 05:56 PM	#14
Punkin&Piper Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 1,088	I think they should stay w/ their mom until 9 or ten weeks, honestly it makes a better dog they are more confident. I think its great that you are getting a 2nd one that is what I did it really helps __________________ Laura Punkin and Piper

07-01-2007, 05:58 PM	#15
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	I got Otis at 7 or 8 weeks. At the time, I wasn't educated enough to think there was anything wrong with that. I think it sounds kinda shady. Have you seen the parents? She looks awfully cute, but reducing the price AND wanting them gone so early.... I don't know.... __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)