10 Days Old and Two of Four Still Available!

[DazzlinYT]

Robbie you are so nice! LOL

Originally Posted by ButterflyYorkie

Congrats on your new babies! I know you are excited and overwhelmed with joy which may be a reason that you are so quick to say their is a show quality in your litter. I don't hold that against you because I remember the AWESOME feeling of having a brand new litter. I must say there is no way that you or anyone could tell if a baby is show quality, potential or prospect at 10 days old and wayyyyyy after that. It will (and does) take SEVERAL months to establish that one "may" be of that potential either way. I wish you and your babies the best and my best advice to you is to just slow down and enjoy these babies. Get to know them and see how they actually turn out. Best wishes!!

[ButterflyYorkie]

I failed to read the 5-6 weeks self suffecient part. No no no. Keep your pups until ATEAST 10 -12 weeks. 12 weeks being better. Good luck with your little ones. And please don't hesitate to email breeders and ask questions. Best wishes,

Originally Posted by chipperdancing

Our "Mini", 5lb., (AKC Precious Princess Minute) and "The Mick", 3.5bls, (AKC Feisty Michelob) produced their second litter of four on August 27th! It was 'touch and go' the entire time since everyone involved, owners & Mini (who had a 'c' section last year) had NEVER ever even seen babies born, much less participated!
Our "Mini" came through like the little 5lb champ she is, and never even went into hard labor ~ thus proving all the "nay sayers" wrong ~ a 'c' section can follow with a natural birth!

The babies, 3 males and 1 female, 10 days old are fat and happy! We nicknamed them "BK", "Sirius", "Twinkle Toes" & "Blue" ~ all will be between 3.5lbs and 5lbs when grown! "Sirius" and "Twinkle" are sold.

If anyone out there in Oregon or California is looking for beautiful, small males ~ "BK" and "Blue" are Blue Chip Specials. Especially "Blue", he meets AKC standards to a "T" - Blue/Gold and NO white! He's the smallest in the litter and SHOW QUALITY! I can deliver anywhere from Eugene, OR to San Diego, CA as long as it's near I-5. And, if you purchase off Yorkietalk I will sell them at last years price, $900.00 each.

We are just a home in Southern Oregon devoted to our Yorkies, we are not professional Breeders ~ these are quality pups from championship lines. This will probably be "Mini's" last litter, she's too small and not strong enough for four at a time ~ if she is bred again, it will be for one pup at a time only.

Your name: James and Noel Parker

Your city, state: Coos Bay, OR
Your phone number: 541 888-4128

Your email address: chipperdancing@verizon.net

Yorkie(s) For Sale: Two males born August 27, 2006

Age of Yorkie(s): 10 days as of September 5th, 2006

Weight of Yorkie(s) parents: Dam 5lbs. Sire 3.5lbs.

Current weight of Yorkie(s) for sale: "Bk" @ 7 4/10th ounces
and "Blue" @ 7 2/10 ounces.
Registration if any (AKC, etc): Litter AKC Registered
Price: $900.00 each
Age when puppies will be ready to be taken home: Hopefully I will travel South from Oregon to San Diego, CA and can deliver enroute when puppies are 5-6 weeks, have first vaccinations and are feeding themselves and self-sufficient. This worked well last year with the first litter as I have family in Southern California and will meet adoptive parents and deliver puppies enroute.
Do you ship your Yorkies: NO

We do NOT ALLOW any Yorkies for sale if you personally aren't selling them yourself unless approved in advance by us. We have had too many issues and problems of members "selling for their friend, etc." If they want to post a Yorkie for sale, let them create their OWN YorkieTalk account and post the details themselves. We will NOT ALLOW any brokers, puppy mills, agents, or anyone posting Yorkies for sale if they are not in your possession. You MUST have the Yorkie(s) in your possession if you want to post in here unless you have permission in advance.

Also, please put your location (city, state) in the thread. Coos Bay, OR

[DazzlinYT]

Actually "the mick" throws thousands of sperm into her.. it is up to the mother to determine how many eggs that are present to be fertalized, then she will absorb any her body can't handle. Her weight drop would indicate to me that the litter she just had was too hard on her. All of my girls GAIN weight while nursing...then again it could be what you are feeding her..or not feeding her. Anywhoo...to clear up your misconceptions.. father determines sex, mother determines how many. You can get SIX puppies from just one breeding if your female is big and healthy enough to carry them, and has that many eggs present.

Originally Posted by chipperdancing

Hello, I apologize, I did not mean to skip your question.

You are absolutely right ~ it is impossible to breed for one pup. At this point in time, I do not plan to breed "Mini" again, but that decision is more than a year away.

I have bred her twice, both times on her 9th and 12th day. Both times one pup has been 7 or 8 ounces larger than the others. More than one Breeder has suggested the larger pup came from the first tie, getting somewhat of a headstart over the others.

I have no idea if there is any scientific fact to this thinking.

On the other hand, you are absolutely right, there is no guarantee "The Mick" wouldn't throw three or four pups to her in one breeding.

I had simply thought (and typed the thought) if I did breed her again, just one tie might produce just one pup ~ or possibly two. All of her pups have been between 4 and 5 ounces, fairly good sized and four of them is a lot for "Mini" at her normal 5lbs. ~ although she is an excellent mama, she is down to 4.5lbs since birthing.

It would seem all of this should be in the Breeders Forum, where reasoning and preference is discussed, rather than attacked.

[pnsyorkies]

Ok that was a bit much .... even I cannot be that mean to someone who is just but learning a valuable lesson here .... I must be getting old co's I can remember the day when I too was attached in such a way .. BUT then again I'm different .... in the fact that I dont back down and I don't take attacks like these personal .... Had I taken this personal like others wanted me to and not compete with them, then I to would ahev scurried off in a corner and never talked to another breeder again for the rest of my life . but LIke I said Im a bit different . I don't scare easily . But then again I gotta hand it to ya that was pretty good bashing there way to go !!!!
LMAO
PAt

[DazzlinYT]

LOL maybe you're right, maybe I'm a b@#$* and shouldn't have said what I did, but I spent WAAAY too long in rescue to be able to sit on my hands when I really want to scream WHAT ARE YOU THINKING???!!!??? The time to consult a breeder, to learn EVERYTHING you can is BEFORE YOU BREED..not after, then the damage is already done.

Originally Posted by pnsyorkies

Ok that was a bit much .... even I cannot be that mean to someone who is just but learning a valuable lesson here .... I must be getting old co's I can remember the day when I too was attached in such a way .. BUT then again I'm different .... in the fact that I dont back down and I don't take attacks like these personal .... Had I taken this personal like others wanted me to and not compete with them, then I to would ahev scurried off in a corner and never talked to another breeder again for the rest of my life . but LIke I said Im a bit different . I don't scare easily . But then again I gotta hand it to ya that was pretty good bashing there way to go !!!!
LMAO
PAt

[pnsyorkies]

Originally Posted by DazzlinYT

LOL maybe you're right, maybe I'm a b@#$* and shouldn't have said what I did, but I spent WAAAY too long in rescue to be able to sit on my hands when I really want to scream WHAT ARE YOU THINKING???!!!??? The time to consult a breeder, to learn EVERYTHING you can is BEFORE YOU BREED..not after, then the damage is already done.

true very true .. but then again ... not everyone is like some of us who do try hard to protect the breeds and thier standards . but then again even many of the breeders who have been in this for many many many years had to go through alot of trial and error before getting it right ...
and some still dont have it and never will but the fight is still very much on !

[MyTrixie143]

Originally Posted by sylvan

wow, I almost don't even know what to say.....but I'll overcome that.

First, please do a bit more research before you continue with the misinformation you are posting. Males do not determine the amount of pups born to a litter. Females are most likely to have the same amount of pups in subsequent litters and good breeders do not hope for just one since single litter pups tend to grow large and present difficult births.

Secondly, The excuses you have posted for your reasons for releasing pups at an age where they are just beginning to be troublesome and WORK for the breeder have no basis in fact. Shame on you for pointing fingers at reputable breeders who do their homework and spend the time and effort to properly socialize ( find out what this means, it's not about bonding with the breeder), begin potty training and yep, scoop up a lot of poop that you won't be bothered with by dumping your pups just after they're weaned.

If this is your second litter you've had plenty of time to educate yourself....but have obviously chosen not to bother. Buyer Beware.

Great post!!! I could not agree more!!
Personally, a breeder who lets the puppies go at 5 to 6 weeks old, is an unreputable breeder in my book and I would never buy from them.
I really can't think of any reason why someone would want to give up such sweet little balls of joy. I would want to hold on to them and it makes me wonder why someone would want to give them away this young.

[txshopper73]

Originally Posted by chipperdancing

Hello!
First, there is nothing "poor" about our baby Yorkies. And, if you read what I wrote in it's entirety you will see I do not let them go until they are they are totally self-sufficient ~ which means they are no longer dependent on suckling "Mini" ~ they have baby teeth, are feeding themselves and can gnaw a carrot down to nothing! You can imagine what they can do to "Mini's" teats ~ and they will try to suckle if they can get hold of her!

They're independent, play tug-a-war, growling, tumbling and wrestling during waking hours, then falling into a heap with or without their siblings to sleep. Our puppies are held daily from birth, they love people and are social butterflies ~ they're intelligent, learn fast and will fall all over themselves at the sound of the doorbell!

When they leave our home they are very strong, healthy, fat little roly-poly's and they're ready to go. We do not kennel our Yorkies. We do not ship our Yorkies. We warn against combining small children and small dogs. We firmly educate adoptive parents not to allow their feet to touch outside ground until they have had all their vaccinations and Vet approval, this includes their own fenced yards unless free of bird feeders, cat waste, other dogs & any form of insecticides.

To be perfectly honest I have seen some very fragile "twelve week old Yorkies" and I suspect there are Breeders out there who cannot read a calendar and who are very confused as to what month their Yorkies were born! And, I have known and talked to more than one Yorkie owner who purchased a one or two pound baby Yorkie at "twelve weeks" and ended up with a twelve and thirteen pound "Porky-Yorkie"! Those babies are the "Poor" ones, and not my strong, healthy, roly-poly little balls of teeth, muscle, sinew, fat and fur who are more than ready to go when they are picked-up or delivered to their new owners.

I know my saying this is going to make Breeders angry, especially those advertising "Pocket Yorkies" and "Toy Yorkies" and "Tiny Yorkies", which we all know there is no such classification ~ but if your Baby Yorkie needs twelve weeks, three months!, to be healthy enough to leave home then I think it's obvious who the "poor babies" are.

This thread angers me. These are just excuses. Keep telling yourself that the pups are ready to go to their new homes at 5-6 weeks.

[Yorkie3]

Originally Posted by sylvan

wow, I almost don't even know what to say.....but I'll overcome that.

First, please do a bit more research before you continue with the misinformation you are posting. Males do not determine the amount of pups born to a litter. Females are most likely to have the same amount of pups in subsequent litters and good breeders do not hope for just one since single litter pups tend to grow large and present difficult births.

Secondly, The excuses you have posted for your reasons for releasing pups at an age where they are just beginning to be troublesome and WORK for the breeder have no basis in fact. Shame on you for pointing fingers at reputable breeders who do their homework and spend the time and effort to properly socialize ( find out what this means, it's not about bonding with the breeder), begin potty training and yep, scoop up a lot of poop that you won't be bothered with by dumping your pups just after they're weaned.

If this is your second litter you've had plenty of time to educate yourself....but have obviously chosen not to bother. Buyer Beware.

Great Post You probably don't know this, but I've thoroughly enjoyed your posts and have learned a great deal from you. I wish others would take to heart your experience and knowledge. Keep up the great posts, I'll never stop learning.

[sylvan]

Originally Posted by Yorkie3

Great Post You probably don't know this, but I've thoroughly enjoyed your posts and have learned a great deal from you. I wish others would take to heart your experience and knowledge. Keep up the great posts, I'll never stop learning.

thanks

[chachi]

Originally Posted by sylvan

wow, I almost don't even know what to say.....but I'll overcome that.

First, please do a bit more research before you continue with the misinformation you are posting. Males do not determine the amount of pups born to a litter. Females are most likely to have the same amount of pups in subsequent litters and good breeders do not hope for just one since single litter pups tend to grow large and present difficult births.

Secondly, The excuses you have posted for your reasons for releasing pups at an age where they are just beginning to be troublesome and WORK for the breeder have no basis in fact. Shame on you for pointing fingers at reputable breeders who do their homework and spend the time and effort to properly socialize ( find out what this means, it's not about bonding with the breeder), begin potty training and yep, scoop up a lot of poop that you won't be bothered with by dumping your pups just after they're weaned.

If this is your second litter you've had plenty of time to educate yourself....but have obviously chosen not to bother. Buyer Beware.

Great post!

[feminvstr]

chipperdancing - state laws - legal age of sale or placement...since you mention california you would be in violation if you place these pups before the age of 8 weeks. Please read below, education yourself, the laws are to PROTECT THE PUPPY!!! PLEASE reconsider placement before 12 weeks... AND DO NOT start shots before the age of 8 weeks!!! If you cant be bothered raising the pups to the proper age of 12 weeks perhaps you should consider fostering them to someone who cares for the well being of these little ones!

Table of State Puppy Age Sale Laws

Rebecca F. Wisch

Animal Legal & Historical Center
Publish Date: 2006
Place of Publication: Michigan State University College of Law
Printable Version

Table of State Puppy Age Sale Laws

State
Citation
To Whom Law Applies
Illegal Age of Puppy for Sale
What Actions
Penalty
Exemptions?

Arizona AZ
ST § 44-1799.04

“Pet Dealer” - a person who owns a pet store
Less than 8 weeks old
Offer for sale
Class 1 misdemeanor
No

California
West's Ann. Cal. Penal Code § 597z

and

Cal. Health & Safety Code § 122045 - 122315


Any person to sell unless approved by CA licensed vet. Section 12155 under the Health & Safety Code is limited to "pet dealer."
Under 8 weeks old
Sell – defined as when seller “physically transfers the dog or dogs to the purchaser.”


An infraction or misdemeanor
No

Colorado
CO ST § 35-80-108; also by admin. regulation
8 CCR 1201-11


Any person or entity



(Admin. reg. applies to “dog breeder facility”)
Under 8 weeks old
Sell, transfer, or adopt
Unlawful and violation of the chapter
No

Conn.
CT ST § 22-354

Any person, firm or corporation
Less than 8 weeks old; if imported or exported for sale must be with dam if under 8 weeks
Import or export for the purposes of sale or offering for sale



Sell within the state
30 days jail or $100 or both
No

Florida
FL ST § 828.29

Any person
Less than 8 weeks old
Transport into the state for sale or offer for sale within the state
Misdemeanor of the first degree as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083


No

Illinois
IL ST CH 225 § 605/2.2

No dog dealer, kennel operator, or cattery operator for sale
Under 8 weeks old
Separate from its mother
Not specified
No

Indiana
IN ST § 15-2.1-21-11.1

Any person
Under the age of 8 weeks


Import to, or export from, Indiana for the purpose of sale
Not specified
Research facilities licensed under the federal Laboratory Animals Welfare Act, 7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq., are exempted from this prohibition.



Kansas
Admin. Regulation K.A.R. 9-25-12 A retail breeder licensee
Unless the puppy is 8 weeks old AND weaned. "Weaned" means that an animal has become accustomed to taking solid food and has done so, without nursing, for a period of at least five days.


Sell or exchange
Not specified
No

Maine
Admin. Regulation
01-001 CMR Ch. 701, § I

Any person
Until completion of 7th week of life
Sell, adopt, or give away
“Unlawful” – not specified
No

Maryland
MD CRIM LAW § 10-613


A person


Less than 8 weeks old


Sell or distribute in the State or bring into the State for the purpose of sale or distribution
Misdemeanor with a max. fine of $500



For purposes of humane disposal, a court may seize an animal brought into this State in violation of this section.


Does not apply to USDA licensed biomedical facility or if an animal that is accompanied by a signed statement from a licensed veterinarian stating that the animal's dam is incapacitated for humane or medical reasons and cannot care for the animal.



A person may give an unaccompanied dog or cat to:

(i) an animal shelter or pound that is operated or supported by a government; or

(ii) a humane society.



Mass.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140 § 138A and 141B; also
by Admin. Regulation 330 CMR 12.05
Pet shop, commercial establishment, firm or corp. under statute; Licensee under regulation
Under 8 weeks old including acquire, offer for sale, or display by regulation. Cannot import under 8 weeks by statute.
Import by statue. Acquire, display, offer for sale, sell or give away by regs.
Penalty by stat. is $50-100 and/or license revocation. Not specified by reg.
Yes; licensed pet shops and licened institutions.

Michigan
MI ST 287.335a

A person who operates a pet shop
Less than 8 weeks old; also Import or cause to be imported into this state, or offer for sale or resale, a dog or cat unless the dog or cat has deciduous (baby) teeth visibly present.


Import or cause to be imported into this state, or offer for sale or resale
Not specified
No

Missouri
Admin. Regulation
2 Mo. Code of State Regulations 30-9.020


Any person
Under 8 weeks old AND has been weaned
Delivered by any person to any carrier or intermediate handler for transport, in commerce, or shall be transported in commerce
Not specified
Except a registered research facility

Nebraska
NE ST § 28-1018
*but note that a new bill (LB 584)proposes changing from 6 weeks to 8 weeks.
A person, other than an animal control facility or animal shelter
Under 6 weeks of age
Sell
Class V misdemeanor
Excludes:



Animal Control Facility defined as a facility operated by the state or any political subdivision of the state for the purpose of impounding or harboring seized, stray, homeless, abandoned, or unwanted animals.



Animal Shelter defined as a facility used to house or contain dogs or cats and owned, operated, or maintained by an incorporated humane society, animal welfare society, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or other nonprofit organization devoted to the welfare, protection, and humane treatment of such animals.



Nevada
NV ST § 574.500
A retailer, dealer or operator
Shall not separate a dog or cat from its mother until it is accustomed to taking food or nourishment other than by nursing.


Separate puppy or kitten from its mother prior to weaning
Not specified
No

New York
McKinney's Agriculture and Markets Law § 402

Pet dealer
Under 8 weeks old
Knowingly sell
Not specified
No

Ohio
OH ST § 955.50

No person for sale
Under the age of 8 weeks
Sell, offer to sell, or expose for sale, for the purpose of resale or receive for delivery within this state, or ship from any point within this state to any point outside this state, for sale to the general public at retail.
Penalty per 955.99(C): minor misdemeanor on first offense and a misdemeanor of fourth degree on subsequent offenses.


This section does not apply to the transportation of dogs in interstate commerce by common carrier, provided that neither the point of shipment nor the point of receiving is within this state.



Penn.
PA ST 3 P.S. § 459-603Also, PA St 3 P.S. 459-214 for importation of dogs into state.
Anyone
Under 7 weeks old
Barter, trade, raffle, sell, auction or in any way transfer ownership
“Unlawful” – not specified
Unless the dog has been orphaned and goes to/from a nonprofit kennel with vet approval.

Virginia
VA ST § 3.1-796.70

Any person
Under 7 weeks old


Sell, raffle, or offer for sale as pets or novelties, or offer or give as a prize, premium, or advertising device
Class 3 misdemeanor
Dealers may offer immature fowl, unweaned mammalian companion animals, dogs or cats under the age of seven weeks for sale as pets or novelties with the requirement that prospective owners take possession of the animals only after fowl have reached two months of age, mammalian companion animals have been weaned, and dogs and cats are at least seven weeks of age.



Nothing in this section shall prohibit the sale of an unweaned animal (i) as food for other animals or (ii) with the lactating dam or queen or a lactating surrogate dam or queen that has accepted the animal.

[feminvstr]

also you may want to learn about the proper developement of a pup as it matures and the reasons why it should stay with its mom/siblings until 12 weeks...

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, especially for dogs. The fact is, well-socialized dogs are more likely to have well-socialized puppies. Pups often mirror their mothers' calm or fearful attitude toward people; this is a normal part of their socialization. But you can play a vital role, too, by petting, talking, and playing with puppy to help him develop good "people skills."

Puppies are usually weaned at six to seven weeks, but are still learning important skills as their mother gradually leaves them for longer periods of time. Ideally, puppies should stay with their littermates (or other "role-model" dogs) for at least 12 weeks.

Puppies separated from their littermates too early often fail to develop appropriate "social skills," such as learning how to send and receive signals, what an "inhibited bite" (acceptable mouthing pressure) means, how far to go in play-wrestling, and so forth. Play is important for puppies because it increases their physical coordination, social skills, and learning limits. By interacting with their mother and littermates, puppies explore the ranking process ("who's in charge") and also learn "how to be a dog."

Skills not acquired during the first eight weeks may be lost forever. While these stages are important and fairly consistent, a dog's mind remains receptive to new experiences and lessons well beyond puppyhood. Most dogs are still puppies, in mind and body, through the first two years of life.

Here are general guidelines for puppies' stages of development

Birth to 2 weeks: Neonatal Period
Puppy is most influenced by his mother.
Senses of touch and taste are present at birth.

2 to 4 weeks: Transitional Period
Puppy is most influenced by his mother and littermates.
Eyes open, teeth begin to come in, and senses of hearing and smell develop.
Puppy begins to stand, walk a little, wag tail, and bark.
By the fourth or fifth week, eyesight is well-developed.

3 to 12 weeks: Socialization Period
During this period, puppy needs opportunities to meet other dogs and people.

3 to 5 weeks: puppy becomes aware of his surroundings, companions (both canine and human), and relationships, including play.

4 to 6 weeks: puppy is most influenced by littermates and is learning about being a dog.

4 to 12 weeks: puppy remains influenced by littermates and is also influenced by people. Puppy learns to play, develops social skills, learns the inhibited bite, explores social structure/ranking, and improves physical coordination.

5 to 7 weeks: puppy develops curiosity and explores new experiences. Puppy needs positive "people" experiences during this time.

7 to 9 weeks: puppy is refining his physical skills and coordination, and can begin to be housetrained. Puppy has full use of senses.

8 to 10 weeks: puppy experiences real fear involving normal objects and experiences; puppy needs positive training during this time.

9 to 12 weeks: puppy is refining reactions, developing social skills with littermates (appropriate interactions), and exploring the environment and objects. Puppy begins to focus on people; this is a good time to begin training.

3 to 6 Months: Ranking Period
Puppy is most influenced by "playmates," which may now include those of other species.

Puppy begins to see and use ranking (dominance and submission) within the household (the puppy's "pack"), including humans.

Puppy begins teething (and associated chewing).

4 months: puppy experiences another fear stage.

6 to 18 Months: Adolescence
Puppy is most influenced by human and dog "pack" members.

7 to 9 months: puppy goes through a second chewing phase, part of exploring territory.

Puppy increases exploration of dominance, including challenging humans.

If not spayed or neutered, puppy experiences beginnings of sexual behavior.

Copyright © 2004 The Humane Society of the United States.

[feminvstr]

Originally Posted by chipperdancing

AhHa! So, Lydia, we'll go down in flames together!

You have three darling babies! Lola Belle, Nemo and Candee are beautiful! I agree with you 100% ~ not only have three month old Yorkies bonded with their Breeders, IF they are held enough ~ but they learn the negative kennel behaviors of the other Yorkies, (ever been around a "quiet" kennel?) ~ such as barking constantly and then forever being "YAPPERS"! A 'trait' new owners simply accept (as genetic?) even though it drives everyone around them nuts, it is a learned behavior!
Man your making my head spin taxing this blond head of mine!! what book have you read that supports all of this and how long have you been breeding???
~And, three months is plenty of time for the little "Dumbo Ears" to have their splints removed and ears healed ~ just another point no Breeder will admit to Excuse me Dumbo ears, splints, healed??? what the hell you talking about are you cropping the poor yorkies ears because you dont know better???? Perhaps you need to find a mentor!!!
~ and it's just long enough for the long legged ones (Chi-kies? Yor-chi's) to grow enough coat to pass for full blooded Yorkies. I have witnessed both of these with more than one or two Breeders ~ I've already mentioned the "Porky Yorkies" (must be a genetic 'throw back'). This is laughable keep them long enough to grow coat, that would be at least a year!!
And, just where are these rough and tumble litters kept during this time? In kennels. Gee, I wonder why new parents cannot break them from going potty on their cement patio! Those babies just don't like grass! HUH!

So, I agree with you 100%, Lydia ~ those bad habits are learned early, and a baby Yorkie does a lot of learning in the first three months. I really didn't intend to shoot back, but now both of us better get ready to DUCK!

Where do you come up with all of this??? It must be in the Oregon water in Coos Bay, it sure isnt here in Portland!!! I would like to learn how you do selective breeding resulting in one pup a litter too...THE DAM depicts the size of the litter whether is first breeding or 6th breeding, THE SIRE depicts sex.

[feminvstr]

Originally Posted by chipperdancing

Hello!

To be perfectly honest I have seen some very fragile "twelve week old Yorkies" and I suspect there are Breeders out there who cannot read a calendar and who are very confused as to what month their Yorkies were born! And, I have known and talked to more than one Yorkie owner who purchased a one or two pound baby Yorkie at "twelve weeks" and ended up with a twelve and thirteen pound "Porky-Yorkie"! Those babies are the "Poor" ones, and not my strong, healthy, roly-poly little balls of teeth, muscle, sinew, fat and fur who are more than ready to go when they are picked-up or delivered to their new owners.

I know my saying this is going to make Breeders angry, especially those advertising "Pocket Yorkies" and "Toy Yorkies" and "Tiny Yorkies", which we all know there is no such classification ~ but if your Baby Yorkie needs twelve weeks, three months!, to be healthy enough to leave home then I think it's obvious who the "poor babies" are.

Ok I couldnt resist this statement....yet it has left me speechless!!