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Posted by eup on April 26, 2008, 2:32 am, in reply to "lux pats"
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Hiya Keith, you wouldn't just perhaps be one of those special breeders, would you? *G* Many of us aboard are certainly weird, you have us there. Oh yeah. I do have a jag, but it's more of a jag to attempt assisting dogs- than anything with wheels. We'll (heh) be happy to get yappy if in deed you are in fact- a puppy purchaser of a Yorkshire Terrier.
The toy breed is never placed in a new home by a reputable breeder (one who tests for genetically inherited ailments, proves sire and dam in conformation etc) until pup is at least twelve weeks old and is at or about three pounds. Prior to that, the pup is more prone to have low blood sugar. So frequent feedings should be done so that the pup's energy shall be more level.
Let us know if you need info on care and training. YT's are notoriously difficult to housetrain. But it can be done. *G* Also, Keith *G* be certain to brush the YT's teeth- the breed may retain its puppy teeth- and so these need to be removed at the time of the pup's spay or neuter- (about six months- on average) YT's (am assuming you are a novice to the breed fancy, otherwise you'd not have ever purchased a pup from a mega sale/ puppy fair *G*) are prone to several types of allergies, luxated patellas/slipped stifles, and an eye disease causing blindless- callled progressive retinal atrophy. Many of these inherited ailments do not present until six months or so.
The grooming of a YT is better done with a boar bristle brush rather than others - causes less breakage of coat. Don't allow tiny human tots (from overseas or down the street *G*) unless carefully supervised by an adult - to ever pick up or carry the pup around. (too fragile for all the loving that little kids wish to give the feisty tiny terrier.)
BTW, um Keith, are your pup's ears up? Ours are always up and alert to assist novices to dogs. *G* OK! Let us know if we many assist you regarding puppy wrangling and training. BTW- I am third gen dog person- breeding and showing, and rescuing- one thing does not preclude the other. Hope you'll spay neuter the pet quality pup and enjoy your dog. Also hope you did not buy more than one. I could not tell from your um message if you also got another pup as you used single and plural tense. I'm not tense either way. Just that most reputable breeders wish the pup to become established before adding a second pup. Two are more than twice as hard to train at the same time. Most folks suggest a year or two- between so that the first pup will bond well with owner and be trained. Littermates or two pups purchased or adopted at the same time may bond more closely with eachother than with their people- forming their own pack. *G*
So- usually most reputable breeders will mentor the new puppy purchaser with his/her one dog, and then suggest after a time (one year is usual) add a second one. If you have also purchased a Pom pup, good luck. ROFL Have an aspirin. YT's are feisty and Pom's are YT's squared. (I have a rescue pom.) In fact, um Keith, she had been dumped likely by one of those dear ohio breeders. She was used up- over six. Had pyo (infected womb) anemia- from parasites (other than her breeders *G*) and bleeding ulcers. Yep. She's lovely and sleek now- and we can still see the spot where her metal id tag cut her throat. She holds no grudges but is hand shy. Oh yeah. Therapy dog now. Visits seniors. She had (after her flea and tick bath) fifty-six ticks. Certainly. Typical Pom fare parent- *G* OK!
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