When is my Yorkie Puppy Old Enough to come Home?
66Beware of Breeder Claims
Here are some important guidelines that I wish I would have followed when I began my search for yorkies. Do not commit to buying a yorkie until they are at least 8 weeks old. Make sure, if you preview a puppy early and put a percentage down to hold a puppy, that the money is fully refundable should you change your mind.
The yorkie puppy you see at 5 weeks may not be what you expected when you see the puppy again at 8 weeks. Beware if a breeder claims your puppy is "ready early." Some breeders may be trying to get rid of puppies before trouble such as health problems show up, or for other secretive reasons.
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Wait to Bring Puppy Home
There are many advantages to waiting until 8 weeks to bring your puppy home:
1) The breeder may have begun potty training- this makes the work easier for you! Yorkie puppies can be difficult to potty train/ housebreak. Why? I believe there are many reasons why yorkies are difficult to train. When potty training or housebreaking a yorkie you must be very consistent. I am sure you have heard of the crate training method.
2) The yorkie will be developed enough to see physical characteristics and facial features. This is very important if you plan to breed your yorkie. The most valued yorkies have a baby doll face, dark rims around the eyes, and plentiful hair. Many yorkies have fine and thin hair.
3) They may (and should) have had their first set of shots. Yorkie puppies will have 3 sets of shots: first set at 6 weeks, second shot at 12 weeks, and third set at 18 weeks. After the first year your will want to get your yorkie shots every year.
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I agree with you- our faults make us more loveable. I know there are millions of fantastic, loveable dogs in the world who may not be "full bred" or who have considerable flaws who are extremely beloved creatures. The problem is, however, that many dogs do not find homes. This is an incredible problem- and this is why so many dogs are neutered or spayed. I believe that it is a breeder's responsibility to choose the healthiest and in some cases, like yorkshire terriers for example, attractive- dogs bc there are very specific characteristics that are valued and in high demand in this breed. By doing so a breeder can show how much they care about animals by choosing desirable characteristics that will increase the likelihood of the puppies finding a good home.
Thank you for your comment, I regard your opinion highly!
Great advice! Too many people nowadays don't realize the responsibility that comes with owning a Yorkie. This should help!
well im about to get a yorkie she was born on oct,28, i just wanns know from you all cause you seem like you would know better then me when can she come cause i m ready for her now!
Check with the vet. She/he can tell you when a yorkie puppy can come home. They can't come home until they are weaned. Sometimes that is 8 weeks, sometimes longer.
SOME YORKIES NEED TO BE AT LEAST 7 2 8 WEEKS OLD BUT WHO COULD WAIT TO GET A PUPPY SUCH AS A YORKIE I MEAN COME ON MY YORKIE LOOKS JUST LIKE BELLA
My baby girl had a litter of 4 on Feb 8th, This is the first litter and my first time as a breeder ( my yorkie got prego while I was out of town) ... I got my little girl at age of 9 weeks but hher ears were still down, eventually they got up but her sister´s didnt.. what should I do for the little puppies to have their ears up at age of 7 weeks as they are supposed to be?
The yorkies ears should stand again around 6 months. Yorkie puppies' ears normally tilt for a couple of months. Keep the hair on the upper third of the yorkie puppy's ear trimmed very short, to help the ear grow erect.
i also agree with ralph i think not all dogs should be breeds because the animals that are breeds sometimes just get bored and just wants to run around in the park play with other dogs sniff another dogs butt and be a normal dog and have fun unlike breeds who sometimes have to get up at 4 or 5 a clock in the morning and get there hair done just for a competition i love all dogs even i they pee on my carpet cause all dogs need to be treated with respect i love people who have dogs because those people share the same love with there dogs exactly as me and my dog share even if breeds i love all dogs and it's gonna stay that way and no one is ever gonna try to make me not love dogs even if it's my mother but that's never gonna happen cause she loves dogs just as much as i do
That's great. I love that you say "I think not all dogs should be breeds." You must know a lot about this stuff. Glad to hear that your mom loves dogs.
it's true i do know a lot about dogs i especially know a lot about yorkies i first got interested in them when i was 5 and my mom and my dad use to say little body big brain chicgurl thanks for your comment i hope you want to know a lot about dogs as much as i do so when ever you see a dog that looks sick or in need in help you know exactly what to do and i also think that if you love dogs as much as i do you can join an animal shelter and volunteer 3 times a week and just hang out and you can also make some great friends
chicgurl you sound like you know as much about dogs as i do have you ever think of being a veterinarian anyways i love your DOG!!!!!!!!!!!
chicgurl tell me most of the things you know about yorkies cause i would love to here about it
do you have any other pics of bella?
im so sorry but i love bella whats her last name i want to see her pics!!!
Amandagurl,
Thanks. For more about yorkies, you can visit my blog/website:
ally i feel the same way bella is beautiful i want to see more pics too ally why dont you join hubpages and start your own blog about yorkshire terriers
ally scroll down you will see chicgurl tiped the name of her website she made a video of beautiful bellas pictures in a video go watch the video.
yes i just bought a yorkie and they already had its first shots...when does it need to go back and get more shots?
Well i bought a little yorkie i can't wait till my baby come home she just two weeks old i have to wait untoll she is six weeks. Iam getting prepared now.
Ralph Heiner 4 years ago
I have heard that not all dogs should be breed. That they simply ar enot the best genetic material to make a cute and lovable dog.
While I think this can be true, let sremmeber that sometimes its our faults that make us endearing to those who love us. That said, I hope you have ha da wonderful expereince with your new puppy!.
Cheers,
Ralph Heiner