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05-05-2009, 11:51 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker | I am getting a silky terrier Okay so I brea my five yr ol silky terrier with a two yr old silky terrier. The puppies are seveven weeks and they will be eight weeks next week. Now the breeder is sending them to their new home when they tunr six weeks. Is that to early? Can health problems occur if they are sent home at eight weeks? |
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05-05-2009, 12:05 PM | #2 | |
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That being said, I think puppies at any age can come upon health problems especially if they have pre-existing problems already. On average, 8 weeks is a safe age to go to their new homes as long as they're not too tiny, eat well, play well. The preference for 10-12 weeks over 8 has more to do with puppy and litter/mom socialization especially when we're not referring to the smaller pups who has other things to worry about like hypoglycemia. If the breeder is already sending them home at 6 weeks, were the pups force weened much earlier on? I do hope the pups were doing good on solid foods before the breeder considers sending them off. | |
05-05-2009, 01:32 PM | #4 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | They shouldn't come home til at least 12 week's. |
05-05-2009, 01:49 PM | #6 |
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05-05-2009, 04:54 PM | #8 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | Then i would not get a puppy from this person, they are not a responsible reputable breeder. |
05-05-2009, 07:57 PM | #9 |
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| I agree! you dont want to bring home a sick puppy =(
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05-05-2009, 07:57 PM | #10 |
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| but if you must, I say you should get her checked up at vet just so you know she is healthy.
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05-08-2009, 08:08 AM | #12 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | She should get a Full check up. |
05-08-2009, 11:06 AM | #14 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | I know it's sounds harsh, but if you don't have the money for a check up, you shouldn't be thinking of buying a pup at this time. What if it has an accident? What if it would break its leg, for example, what would you do? So many people have dogs put to sleep because they can't afford to treat them, please reconsider getting a dog at this time, and save up, until you can afford to buy from a reputable breeder, and have enough money for proper vet care. The first year of owning dog is particularly expensive. Another option is a rescue, but even with them you will have expenses of vet care, and emergency visits can be really expensive, but it's not right for a dog to be an agony all weekend waiting for the regular vet office to open.
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05-08-2009, 11:16 AM | #15 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member | I think it would be best for puppy to be placed in a home who can afford routine veterinary care. If you can't afford to take care of him properly...it's really not a good time to accept the responsibility.
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