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Maxfield · 05-15-2011, 08:25 AM

Hey everyone,

Im excited to say, I finally got my parents to get me a dog yesterday! I picked up a 9 week old male, and named him Maxfield!

Anyways, we are feeding him earthborn holistic, puppy vantage, and he has been here for almost 24 hours. We gave him about a half a cup of food yesterday afternoon and have left it out for him. We crated him over night and this morning since we let him out he has been nibbling. He still hasn't finished the half cup of food yet!

I have never had a dog before, I am just wondering how much I should be feeding him, and once I put his food and water out, should I leave it out all day for him? Or should I take the bowls away after he takes his few bites?

He is barley 3 pounds and is very small!

Thanks in advance for everyone that helps out with my question! I'm sure I will be posted more stupid (simple) questions like this in the near future, so again, thanks for your help in advance!

jeanm1963 · 05-15-2011, 08:33 AM

HE is small, I free fed when I she was a puppy. It was easier and she was distracted with playing and would take a nibble here and there, he is very very young to be away from his mother and litter mates as the proper age is 12 weeks.
I would allow him to free feed and even add a little canned ( soft) food to his diet either at breakfast or dinner.

loveyorkiegirls · 05-15-2011, 08:38 AM

Welcome to YT and congrats on Maxfield...can't wait to see pictures of your new little boy!

Micah my love · 05-15-2011, 09:28 AM

Yorkies eat small amounts at the time so it is better to have food & water for him 24/7

Congrats on your new baby and welcome to YT

horsnaround · 05-15-2011, 09:47 AM

I agree i free feed all mine congrats on your new little guy look forward to pictures

lillymae · 05-15-2011, 10:43 AM

I agree with the others, free feed at least while he's a baby & water Must be clean & available at All times. Oh and by the way, there is no such thing as a stupid/dumb question so ask away. Also, please do not take your new baby on outings until he is fully vaccinated. It's best to keep him in your home & backyard where strange dogs have not been.

sweet_tikka · 05-15-2011, 01:25 PM

He is young to be away from his mom, BUT 3lbs at 9 weeks is big for a yorkie compared to the ones that leave home weighing 1lb-2lbs at 12 weeks. So he sounds like he'll be nice and tough! Just like a boy should be haha... jk my tikka was 7lbs when I got her at 8mnths.

I agree I've owned puppies before, and just let him eat as he needs, keep an eye on his weight though, and maybe soak his food a little bit so its softer. At nine weeks old he is very young and probably still a li'l sensitive in the teeth.

mscat · 05-15-2011, 01:57 PM

Ideally your new puppy should have stayed with mom and his litter mates until 12 weeks. But since he already is here then provide him with food and water at all times. 3Lbs is a very good weight on a 9 week old yorkie. That was actually the same amount as my Suzi when I first brought her home. The puppy has nice strong teeth, so as long as the kibble is not big he should do fine.

Maxfield · 05-15-2011, 03:32 PM

Yorkies eat small amounts at the time so it is better to have food & water for him 24/7

Congrats on your new baby and welcome to YT- MICHAH MY LOVE

thanks, This is what I wanted to know! Thanks to everyone for the help!

Oh and by the way, his birthday was April, 26th, 2011... My math was wrong I think he is more like 11 or 12 weeks old!

Maxfield · 05-15-2011, 03:37 PM

By the way, i also posted 2 pictures to my profile if you want to see him!

Maxfield · 05-15-2011, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micah my love

Yorkies eat small amounts at the time so it is better to have food & water for him 24/7

Congrats on your new baby and welcome to YT

thanks, this is what i wanted to know!!!

Also, i did some bad math. His birthday was feb. 26th 2011.... so he is 11 or 12 weeks old!

Taryn0405 · 05-15-2011, 03:59 PM

Congratulations on Mr. Max! 9 weeks is very young to have a puppy brought home, however, I agree with all of the other posts. Leave the food available for him 24/7. Be sure to be checking his gums and make sure that they are moist and pink as well.

Nutrical is also very very handy to have on hand just in case he gets hypoglycemic!

Keep us posted!

blueseastar422 · 05-15-2011, 04:02 PM

He is a cutie!!!!!

gardengirl77 · 05-15-2011, 04:09 PM

Awww, he sure is a cutie. Congratulations on the new pup.

capt_noonie · 05-15-2011, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweet_tikka

He is young to be away from his mom, BUT 3lbs at 9 weeks is big for a yorkie compared to the ones that leave home weighing 1lb-2lbs at 12 weeks. So he sounds like he'll be nice and tough! Just like a boy should be haha... jk my tikka was 7lbs when I got her at 8mnths.

I agree I've owned puppies before, and just let him eat as he needs, keep an eye on his weight though, and maybe soak his food a little bit so its softer. At nine weeks old he is very young and probably still a li'l sensitive in the teeth.

I agree, a bit young, but he's on the bigger side, so a little less to worry about, but still make sure the house is puppy proofed. He sure is a cutie!

05-15-2011, 08:25 AM	#1
Maxfield YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5	9 Week Old Yorkie- Never Had Dog Before! Hey everyone, Im excited to say, I finally got my parents to get me a dog yesterday! I picked up a 9 week old male, and named him Maxfield! Anyways, we are feeding him earthborn holistic, puppy vantage, and he has been here for almost 24 hours. We gave him about a half a cup of food yesterday afternoon and have left it out for him. We crated him over night and this morning since we let him out he has been nibbling. He still hasn't finished the half cup of food yet! I have never had a dog before, I am just wondering how much I should be feeding him, and once I put his food and water out, should I leave it out all day for him? Or should I take the bowls away after he takes his few bites? He is barley 3 pounds and is very small! Thanks in advance for everyone that helps out with my question! I'm sure I will be posted more stupid (simple) questions like this in the near future, so again, thanks for your help in advance!

05-15-2011, 08:33 AM	#2
jeanm1963 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Weymouth, Ma Posts: 2,584	HE is small, I free fed when I she was a puppy. It was easier and she was distracted with playing and would take a nibble here and there, he is very very young to be away from his mother and litter mates as the proper age is 12 weeks. I would allow him to free feed and even add a little canned ( soft) food to his diet either at breakfast or dinner. __________________ I Support http://www.yorkiesinc.com/

05-15-2011, 09:28 AM	#4
Micah my love Donating YT 100K Club Member & Top YorkieTalk Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: western KY Posts: 108,935	Yorkies eat small amounts at the time so it is better to have food & water for him 24/7 Congrats on your new baby and welcome to YT __________________ Betty & Micah my love + Yogi

05-15-2011, 09:47 AM	#5
horsnaround ♥Trained by my pups♥ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: with my yorkies Posts: 11,726 Blog Entries: 1	I agree i free feed all mine congrats on your new little guy look forward to pictures __________________ loving life with my furry friends

05-15-2011, 01:25 PM	#7
sweet_tikka YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Peace River, Alberta Posts: 322 Blog Entries: 3	He is young to be away from his mom, BUT 3lbs at 9 weeks is big for a yorkie compared to the ones that leave home weighing 1lb-2lbs at 12 weeks. So he sounds like he'll be nice and tough! Just like a boy should be haha... jk my tikka was 7lbs when I got her at 8mnths. I agree I've owned puppies before, and just let him eat as he needs, keep an eye on his weight though, and maybe soak his food a little bit so its softer. At nine weeks old he is very young and probably still a li'l sensitive in the teeth. __________________ Tikka&Pooter Dogs>Other Humans. Any day.

05-15-2011, 08:38 AM	#3
loveyorkiegirls YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Yorkielicious Town Posts: 4,237	Welcome to YT and congrats on Maxfield...can't wait to see pictures of your new little boy!

05-15-2011, 10:43 AM	#6
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	I agree with the others, free feed at least while he's a baby & water Must be clean & available at All times. Oh and by the way, there is no such thing as a stupid/dumb question so ask away. Also, please do not take your new baby on outings until he is fully vaccinated. It's best to keep him in your home & backyard where strange dogs have not been.

05-15-2011, 01:57 PM	#8
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	Ideally your new puppy should have stayed with mom and his litter mates until 12 weeks. But since he already is here then provide him with food and water at all times. 3Lbs is a very good weight on a 9 week old yorkie. That was actually the same amount as my Suzi when I first brought her home. The puppy has nice strong teeth, so as long as the kibble is not big he should do fine. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

05-15-2011, 03:32 PM	#9
Maxfield YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5	Yorkies eat small amounts at the time so it is better to have food & water for him 24/7 Congrats on your new baby and welcome to YT- MICHAH MY LOVE thanks, This is what I wanted to know! Thanks to everyone for the help! Oh and by the way, his birthday was April, 26th, 2011... My math was wrong I think he is more like 11 or 12 weeks old!

05-15-2011, 03:37 PM	#10
Maxfield YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5	By the way, i also posted 2 pictures to my profile if you want to see him!

05-15-2011, 03:59 PM	#12
Taryn0405 Owned by a Gremlin Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Mitten State! Posts: 3,706	Congratulations on Mr. Max! 9 weeks is very young to have a puppy brought home, however, I agree with all of the other posts. Leave the food available for him 24/7. Be sure to be checking his gums and make sure that they are moist and pink as well. Nutrical is also very very handy to have on hand just in case he gets hypoglycemic! Keep us posted! __________________ Taryn Momma to Gizmo AKA Monkeyman My husband, daughter, son, and dog make me who I am "My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am."

05-15-2011, 04:02 PM	#13
blueseastar422 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Philly Posts: 44	He is a cutie!!!!!

05-15-2011, 04:09 PM	#14
gardengirl77 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 822	Awww, he sure is a cutie. Congratulations on the new pup. __________________ Karen Love my Heidi.