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nelliebean · 08-08-2007, 01:19 PM

I am considering buying a Yorkie that is already 6 months old. Will he have a problem bonding with my family at that age.

yorkieusa · 08-08-2007, 01:25 PM

No. Bonding will not be a problem. Just let him come to you and be kind and understanding. Lots of patience and it will all pay off with a big time reward of many years of loving from your new little yorkie.

MyFairLacy · 08-08-2007, 01:29 PM

I don't think there will be any problem with bonding. It really should be easier on you buying a 6 month old instead of a younger puppy because the puppy should already be doing well with its potty training - plus not as much to worry about with hypoglycemia and all.

Patti · 08-08-2007, 01:37 PM

I got Pixie in January and she was 13 months old. She bonded right away. She came in like she owned the place. I think 6 months is a great age to get a puppy.

nelliebean · 08-08-2007, 01:45 PM

Thank you all! I think he will become part of our family

JeanieK · 08-08-2007, 02:05 PM

At 6 months they're still puppies. there should be no problem, providing he has not been abused. If he comes from a loving home he should be fine.

furby2000 · 08-08-2007, 02:10 PM

I got Tiffy when she was 6 months old and she bonded with us from day one. Like the last post it all depends how he was raised to that point that will matter in how much he loves and trusts others. Good luck!!

Akina · 08-08-2007, 02:10 PM

You won't have any problem.
I had to give my first yorkie to other family due to moving to US. (The place we move into won't let us have pet....)
She was already 9 years old but she adjusted with new family in no time.
She loved the new family very much, specially the kids!!!
She was loved by 2 families and had a wonderful 14 years of life.
So 6 month old will be just fine!!
Good luck.

Yorkiekids · 08-08-2007, 02:13 PM

No problem at all. I got Piper at 3 years old, and he fit in perfectly.

08-08-2007, 01:19 PM	#1
nelliebean Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Midland Posts: 79	Buying Yorkie I am considering buying a Yorkie that is already 6 months old. Will he have a problem bonding with my family at that age.

08-08-2007, 01:25 PM	#2
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	No. Bonding will not be a problem. Just let him come to you and be kind and understanding. Lots of patience and it will all pay off with a big time reward of many years of loving from your new little yorkie. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

08-08-2007, 01:29 PM	#3
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I don't think there will be any problem with bonding. It really should be easier on you buying a 6 month old instead of a younger puppy because the puppy should already be doing well with its potty training - plus not as much to worry about with hypoglycemia and all. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

08-08-2007, 01:37 PM	#4
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I got Pixie in January and she was 13 months old. She bonded right away. She came in like she owned the place. I think 6 months is a great age to get a puppy. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

08-08-2007, 02:10 PM	#7
furby2000 Lil' Divas mom Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,337	I got Tiffy when she was 6 months old and she bonded with us from day one. Like the last post it all depends how he was raised to that point that will matter in how much he loves and trusts others. Good luck!! __________________ Tiffany http://www.dogster.com/?447329 & little Zoey:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/859071

08-08-2007, 01:45 PM	#5
nelliebean Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Midland Posts: 79	Thank you all! I think he will become part of our family

08-08-2007, 02:05 PM	#6
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	At 6 months they're still puppies. there should be no problem, providing he has not been abused. If he comes from a loving home he should be fine.

08-08-2007, 02:10 PM	#8
Akina YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Mateo Posts: 887	You won't have any problem. I had to give my first yorkie to other family due to moving to US. (The place we move into won't let us have pet....) She was already 9 years old but she adjusted with new family in no time. She loved the new family very much, specially the kids!!! She was loved by 2 families and had a wonderful 14 years of life. So 6 month old will be just fine!! Good luck.

08-08-2007, 02:13 PM	#9
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	No problem at all. I got Piper at 3 years old, and he fit in perfectly. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki