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Old 06-11-2005, 08:18 PM   #1
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I saw on a breeder's website that a yorkie shouldn't be purchased before they are 3 months old because that is when they have the most health problems. Are there any other reasons to not purchase a yorkie who isn't 3 months of age and does this rule only go for toy breeds?
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I don't know about all toy breeeds, but as far as Yorkies go my YTCA member/ show breeder says that you can't truly evaluate a puppy until its 12 weeks. I have also read the same in several breed specific books... the crucial elements of the standard come together at this time as well as 12 weeks being the age when you can estimate the size of the adult dog.
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So then is it really for the benefit of those that want to show to wait until they are 12 weeks?
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No... what I posted is regarding the breed, not just show dogs. Yorkies in general. A responsible breeder wouldnt place a dog in a home until it is 12 weeks.i picked my puppy out at 8 weeks, but wasnt able to bring it home until it was 12 weeks.
From reading your post, I thought you were asking other reasons why you wouldnt want to adopt a puppy under 12 weeks. I',m sorry if I misread your questions. As far as what I posted... I was simply stating my breeder's credentials bc she has been mentored by some very knowledgeable breeders and has been breeding and showing for quite some time... That way you knew that what I was posting wasnt just my opinion. It is the opinion of someone that has extensive LIFE EXPERIENCE with breeding. There are quite a few breeders on this forum, I'm sure they can help you out with this too! Hope this helps!
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puppies learn how to interact, behave and lessons on social structure from their mom & litter mates. 12 weeks is the perfect age to leave their canine family-from a behavioral standpoint. They are learning valuable lessons that we as humans cannot teach up to that point if removed to soon they can be unbalanced mentally.
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As many know I have bred for decades..when I placed my pups under 12 weeks it did not work for me. I spent hours on the phone talking the new owners through many basic puppy problems that seem to appear from 8 weeks until 12 or so. I find them to be ready to go around 12 weeks..they are eating well, had several shots and have had enough mom/ littermate time to be well adjusted for the future. Most liver shunt and serious problems show up in the time frame also.
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I guess that I am cocerned with this subject because my puppy is under 12 weeks and I wanted to know what the drawbacks of having a young pup are and what the common census is on this subject. I also have questions because my breeder was pushing for us to pick our puppy up close to 8 weeks as possible. ( yes, I am beginning to doubt my breeder's knowledge).
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I got my pup when he was 9 weeks old.
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Hi...I'm picking up my new puppy next weekend at the age of 10 wks. That is the time that the breeder likes to let them go to make sure they are eating well and had that 2nd set of shots~
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How exciting!!!! Don't forget to post pictures. The day will come before you know it.
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So then is it really for the benefit of those that want to show to wait until they are 12 weeks?
Sorry to say but it is not only for the benefit of peoples showing their dogs , it is for the benefit of the puppies . IMO , there are too many peoples who want to have puppies when they are too young and most of these peoples don't have a clue on how to take care of one .
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I got mine at 16 weeks. It was too late in my opinion. I picked him out at 12 or 13, but didn't want to bring him home because I was going to go on vacation and would rather leave him with his parents and the breeder than anyone else.
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Each extra week the breeder keeps the pups, cost them more money..shots, food..but more then that, the work of cleaning, grooming..mom is done and many breeders want them gone. Some have more litters coming, younger litters who need attention and space is a factor. There are dozens of reasons..some are in need of funds to pay the rent. I would not buy from a breeder who needs to sell pups to pay bills..it will all hit the fan in due time.
Size is important also...I perfer not to place anything under 1 1/2 pounds, no matter the age..most pet owners do not know how to care for a tiny one pound animal, it makes me worry!!!.....breeder must begin housetraining and lots of socilizing..and many breeders do not have the time or space or patience.

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YorkieRose, I value your input. I have never read anything that I did not agree with. I got Maggie at 8 weeks. She weighed 2.5 Even though she had a little meat on her bones, she really wasn't ready to come home. She cried, wouldn't eat, bowel and tummy problems. I was beginning to wonder if I had made a mistake by purchasing such a fragile baby. I had never owned a toy breed in my life. All my dogs are big, outside, working cattle dogs. Now Maggie is 4 months old and she is learning very quickly, is 95% housebroken (rings the bell on the door, when she needs to go out). Has knowledge of simple commands down pat. Eats very well. All of this only started falling into place just this past two weeks. Therefore, if I had to do this all over again, I would not be in such a hurry. That extra couple of weeks, means everything when it comes to getting settled in, for both the baby and the new parents.
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My puppy is 10 weeks old today, but I won't get to bring her home for a week or two. I may not have to wait until she is 12 weeks old if the breeder sees she is eating well on her own. Breeder wants me to bring her back for her last shots.

She is a very reputable breeder and I think the only reason she is considering letting me have her a little early is Shelby doesn't have any littermates and she needs more bonding and stimulation. I visit her every week and she seems sad when I leave.

It's painful leaving her behind but I know she is growing and getting a good start.
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