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DrEaMz · 02-09-2009, 10:38 PM

hello my name is jennifer and i am gonna be a mommy in two weeks armani is 2 months and 3 weeks and and hasnt come home yet because my breeder wants to stay with him until he reaches 1 1/2 pounds. He at the moment only weighs 1 pound 5 oz how big will he be as an adult? Another thing since he is so small my breeder said he hasnt had any shots but will be getting his 1st one this thursday and she will be keeping him for a coupe days to make sure he will be fine if everything goes well how many other shots should he be getting after this? she also said she has gotten his liver tested how do i make sure? i am going nutz because i dont know what to expect from my baby when he comes home i would be so heart broken if anything happened to him please give me some advice anything will help right now

suzeb29 · 02-09-2009, 10:47 PM

Welcome to YT!!! I feel you about going nuts! My baby is only 2 weeks old and I have a whole lot of time to wait and go crazy!
I am a novice at Yorkies, but I have been doing my research. According to the Yorkie growth chart, your baby should weight 2.5-3lbs full grown. This is definitely a teeny tiny baby. Your breeder should have all test results and a vet card with shot records to give you. Here is some info about vaccines that I found online:
Puppies (6 weeks to 1 year)

6 – 8 weeks………. first puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona
11 –12 weeks……. second puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona
15-16 weeks……… third puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona
over 4 months…… Rabies ( repeat 1 year later)
7-9 months……… first heartworm test

Adult Dogs (after 1 year)

DHLPP…… Yearly
Heartworm Test……Yearly
Rabies……. Every three years (after 2

nd shot)

Bordatella….. Yearly

I hope this information helps!

PennysMum · 02-09-2009, 10:59 PM

I'd ask your vet if they can give DHPP instead of the vaccine that also includes lepto and corona. Many small dogs have strong adverse reactions to the lepto portion of the combo vaccine, and AAHA has stated that corona vaccines are not necessary.

MyFairLacy · 02-09-2009, 11:03 PM

Lepto and corona are not recommended vaccines. Do not give a combo vaccine that includes anything more than DHPP. I'm assuming your puppy is 10 or 11 weeks now. I would give another set oh dhpp at 14 weeks and 17 or 18 weeks. Because of your babys size I would especially recommend that you wait and give rabies closer to 6 months of age. Do not give rabies with any other vaccine. Finally I don't vaccinate for bordetella but if you will be taking your dog to the groomed or a boarding facility you might consider it.

I definitely reccomend having your puppy bile acid tested. Liver shunt is very common in yorkies and is seen more frequently in tinies as liver shunt often causes failure to grow. I feel like every yorkie should be bile acid tested as a puppy. It is a safe and inexpensive test.

suzeb29 · 02-09-2009, 11:36 PM

Thank you for the vaccine information. I just reposted something I found online... thanks for the updated information.
As a future yorkie owner, I was wondering is a bile acid test something that should be done by the breeder? Or is it something that should be my responsibility?
Thanks!

DrEaMz · 02-09-2009, 11:44 PM

thank you for the info he is 11 weeks old and hasnt had any shots at all that is what im weird about my breeder is sending him to her vet on thursday so i will know then if i can take him home

DrEaMz · 02-10-2009, 12:12 AM

well i guess no one else has anymore advice i guessi gotta keep searching

TeresaM · 02-10-2009, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DrEaMz

well i guess no one else has anymore advice i guessi gotta keep searching

Hi!

Congrats on your impending arrival. The waiting is the hardest part, isn't it? The advice you've gotten here is good advice for the questions you asked. And honestly if you post something between 12:30 and 2:00 in the morning you probably aren't going to get a lot of responses during that time. Most of us are snuggled down cozy in our beds with our babies during that time. But wait until a little later this morning, I bet you'll get some more input. And if you have any more specific questions, please ask - we are always happy to share our advice and experiences.

Patti · 02-10-2009, 05:15 AM

Welcome!! How exciting to be getting your baby. Reputable breeders generally keep their puppies until 12 weeks so that's good. I'm not sure on the puppy shots. As fas as weight, a lot depends on the weight of the parents and past generations in the line. If I were to take a guess I would say between 4 and 5 lbs.

MyFairLacy · 02-10-2009, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by suzeb29

Thank you for the vaccine information. I just reposted something I found online... thanks for the updated information.
As a future yorkie owner, I was wondering is a bile acid test something that should be done by the breeder? Or is it something that should be my responsibility?
Thanks!

It really ought to be the breeders responsibility but most just don't do it. I know a great show breeder that bile acid tests all puppies before they leave. I personally would have the breeder do it even if I have to pay the costs. I would have the breeders vet fax the results to your vet.

MyFairLacy · 02-10-2009, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DrEaMz

thank you for the info he is 11 weeks old and hasnt had any shots at all that is what im weird about my breeder is sending him to her vet on thursday so i will know then if i can take him home

I think it's responsible of your breeder to wait to vaccinate. Be sure you are careful to what he's exposed to when you bring him home until he's had a
All three rounds. He won't be protected well after only one shot.

ElaineE · 02-10-2009, 07:00 AM

I would be afraid that this baby might be quite sickly these smaller dogs a lot of times have health problems. I know its had to think of doing tests on such a tiny one, but I would have your vet do a bile acid test, and then you would know if you have a fairly healthy dog. I would be suspicious of the breeder for not vaccinating.

DrEaMz · 02-10-2009, 11:52 PM

thanxs everyone for all the advise i really dont have much time to post since ive been working a lot lately and come on late night but my breeder didnt give him any shots because he was to small i think this is very responsible of her because what if something had happen to him if they gave it to him to soon but neways he gets his 1st shot on thursday and he is 3 months now and i will diff. be asking my breeder to give him a a bile acid test i will even pay for it if it means i will know my baby will be healthy i would be so sad if anything happened to my baby he has never came home yet but i love him so much already i have done so much to prepare for him to come to his new home anymore advise on making sure my baby will be healthy and live a long life wit me will make me so happy and not as worried as ive been

02-09-2009, 10:38 PM	#1
DrEaMz Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: vineland, nj, usa Posts: 20	newbie to yt going NuTz !!!!!!!!!!! hello my name is jennifer and i am gonna be a mommy in two weeks armani is 2 months and 3 weeks and and hasnt come home yet because my breeder wants to stay with him until he reaches 1 1/2 pounds. He at the moment only weighs 1 pound 5 oz how big will he be as an adult? Another thing since he is so small my breeder said he hasnt had any shots but will be getting his 1st one this thursday and she will be keeping him for a coupe days to make sure he will be fine if everything goes well how many other shots should he be getting after this? she also said she has gotten his liver tested how do i make sure? i am going nutz because i dont know what to expect from my baby when he comes home i would be so heart broken if anything happened to him please give me some advice anything will help right now

02-09-2009, 10:59 PM	#3
PennysMum Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 427	I'd ask your vet if they can give DHPP instead of the vaccine that also includes lepto and corona. Many small dogs have strong adverse reactions to the lepto portion of the combo vaccine, and AAHA has stated that corona vaccines are not necessary. __________________ Penny: Bane of Moles! Terror Among Terriers! Really Gosh Darn Cute! Penny @ Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/583831

02-09-2009, 11:03 PM	#4
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	Lepto and corona are not recommended vaccines. Do not give a combo vaccine that includes anything more than DHPP. I'm assuming your puppy is 10 or 11 weeks now. I would give another set oh dhpp at 14 weeks and 17 or 18 weeks. Because of your babys size I would especially recommend that you wait and give rabies closer to 6 months of age. Do not give rabies with any other vaccine. Finally I don't vaccinate for bordetella but if you will be taking your dog to the groomed or a boarding facility you might consider it. I definitely reccomend having your puppy bile acid tested. Liver shunt is very common in yorkies and is seen more frequently in tinies as liver shunt often causes failure to grow. I feel like every yorkie should be bile acid tested as a puppy. It is a safe and inexpensive test. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

02-10-2009, 05:15 AM	#9
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Welcome!! How exciting to be getting your baby. Reputable breeders generally keep their puppies until 12 weeks so that's good. I'm not sure on the puppy shots. As fas as weight, a lot depends on the weight of the parents and past generations in the line. If I were to take a guess I would say between 4 and 5 lbs. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

02-10-2009, 11:52 PM	#13
DrEaMz Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: vineland, nj, usa Posts: 20	!!!!!!! thanxs everyone for all the advise i really dont have much time to post since ive been working a lot lately and come on late night but my breeder didnt give him any shots because he was to small i think this is very responsible of her because what if something had happen to him if they gave it to him to soon but neways he gets his 1st shot on thursday and he is 3 months now and i will diff. be asking my breeder to give him a a bile acid test i will even pay for it if it means i will know my baby will be healthy i would be so sad if anything happened to my baby he has never came home yet but i love him so much already i have done so much to prepare for him to come to his new home anymore advise on making sure my baby will be healthy and live a long life wit me will make me so happy and not as worried as ive been

02-09-2009, 10:47 PM	#2
suzeb29 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 56	Welcome to YT!!! I feel you about going nuts! My baby is only 2 weeks old and I have a whole lot of time to wait and go crazy! I am a novice at Yorkies, but I have been doing my research. According to the Yorkie growth chart, your baby should weight 2.5-3lbs full grown. This is definitely a teeny tiny baby. Your breeder should have all test results and a vet card with shot records to give you. Here is some info about vaccines that I found online: Puppies (6 weeks to 1 year) 6 – 8 weeks………. first puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona 11 –12 weeks……. second puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona 15-16 weeks……… third puppy shot (DHLPP) + Corona over 4 months…… Rabies ( repeat 1 year later) 7-9 months……… first heartworm test Adult Dogs (after 1 year) DHLPP…… Yearly Heartworm Test……Yearly Rabies……. Every three years (after 2 nd shot) Bordatella….. Yearly I hope this information helps!

02-09-2009, 11:36 PM	#5
suzeb29 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 56	Thank you for the vaccine information. I just reposted something I found online... thanks for the updated information. As a future yorkie owner, I was wondering is a bile acid test something that should be done by the breeder? Or is it something that should be my responsibility? Thanks!

02-09-2009, 11:44 PM	#6
DrEaMz Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: vineland, nj, usa Posts: 20	thank you for the info he is 11 weeks old and hasnt had any shots at all that is what im weird about my breeder is sending him to her vet on thursday so i will know then if i can take him home

02-10-2009, 12:12 AM	#7
DrEaMz Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: vineland, nj, usa Posts: 20	well i guess no one else has anymore advice i guessi gotta keep searching

02-10-2009, 07:00 AM	#12
ElaineE Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fortfun, CO Posts: 77	I would be afraid that this baby might be quite sickly these smaller dogs a lot of times have health problems. I know its had to think of doing tests on such a tiny one, but I would have your vet do a bile acid test, and then you would know if you have a fairly healthy dog. I would be suspicious of the breeder for not vaccinating.