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cdehostos · 10-02-2006, 07:57 PM

Hello, I am new to this forum and have a few questions:

At what age can I bring my puppy home?

At what age is the breeder suppose to cut the tail?

Thank you.

Lacy's Mom · 10-02-2006, 08:26 PM

The tails are docked when the pups are 3 to 5 days old. I think 10 weeks is a reasonable time to bring home a puppy, if you do not have to leave it alone, you have experience with toy dogs and it is at least 1 1/2 pounds, but many feel 12 weeks is better.

Lorraine · 10-02-2006, 08:29 PM

I don't let anything leave until 14 weeks often older, two vacc's done, tails done 3-5 days of age. Size would have to be minimum 2 1/2 lbs or it doesn't leave at 14 weeks either.

JESSY_RN2B · 10-03-2006, 04:40 AM

Welcome aboard!

Timmy · 10-03-2006, 04:44 AM

Welcome to YT! You will love this site!!

cdehostos · 10-03-2006, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Timmy

Welcome to YT! You will love this site!!

Thank you. I presently have a maltese male. He is 14 months old and I love him to death. I work during day and I feel so bad that he is alone most of the day. My daughter's Yorkies had 3 puppies and she is giving me one of the males. The puppy is only 6 weeks now and I can't wait to have him home. I am so happy that I found this site because I am a member of the spoiled maltese forum and love it. I was hoping to find a similar site for my new Yorkie puppy and have found it. I am sure I will be asking a lot of questions as the day gets closer for my puppy to come home and thank you so much for the warm welcome. After reading your replies we have decided that its too late to cut the tale and besides if its going to cause pain we rather not do so. Anyways, thank you again.

daisy mae06 · 10-03-2006, 06:27 PM

OHHHH YAY more babies on YT I love it . Welcome to YT it Rules. And I'm sure all the advise you have gotten it Great!

JeanieK · 10-03-2006, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cdehostos

Thank you. I presently have a maltese male. He is 14 months old and I love him to death. I work during day and I feel so bad that he is alone most of the day. My daughter's Yorkies had 3 puppies and she is giving me one of the males. The puppy is only 6 weeks now and I can't wait to have him home. I am so happy that I found this site because I am a member of the spoiled maltese forum and love it. I was hoping to find a similar site for my new Yorkie puppy and have found it. I am sure I will be asking a lot of questions as the day gets closer for my puppy to come home and thank you so much for the warm welcome. After reading your replies we have decided that its too late to cut the tale and besides if its going to cause pain we rather not do so. Anyways, thank you again.

I believe NY has just passed a law against tail docking, I expect that other sates will follow before long.

Welcome to YT. I bet your Maltese will love having a play mate.

Lacy's Mom · 10-03-2006, 06:56 PM

I think you've made a wise decision to leave the tail alone. I do dock my puppy's tails, but the more people who see undocked Yorkies, the more natural it will seem and eventually we will catch up with the rest of the world and ban it, right along with ear cropping.

Heard about New York, but don't think it was passed - anyone have an update??????

Just looked at the AKC website (they're against it by the way) and a hearing date has not been set.

dizpatch · 10-04-2006, 08:08 AM

Welcome to YT. This is such a great site.
This is alot of information here and alot of really nice people that are willing to answer questions.

Congrats on your new baby to be.

The link below is meant for new people. Just click on it and it will take you there.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...ighlight=amber

10-02-2006, 07:57 PM	#1
cdehostos YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Miami Lakes, Florida Posts: 2	New Puppy Hello, I am new to this forum and have a few questions: At what age can I bring my puppy home? At what age is the breeder suppose to cut the tail? Thank you.

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dizpatch Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: WA Posts: 695	Welcome to YT. This is such a great site. This is alot of information here and alot of really nice people that are willing to answer questions. Congrats on your new baby to be. The link below is meant for new people. Just click on it and it will take you there. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...ighlight=amber __________________ Proud Mommy to Annie Muriel

10-02-2006, 08:26 PM	#2
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	The tails are docked when the pups are 3 to 5 days old. I think 10 weeks is a reasonable time to bring home a puppy, if you do not have to leave it alone, you have experience with toy dogs and it is at least 1 1/2 pounds, but many feel 12 weeks is better.

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10-03-2006, 06:56 PM	#9
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	I think you've made a wise decision to leave the tail alone. I do dock my puppy's tails, but the more people who see undocked Yorkies, the more natural it will seem and eventually we will catch up with the rest of the world and ban it, right along with ear cropping. Heard about New York, but don't think it was passed - anyone have an update?????? Just looked at the AKC website (they're against it by the way) and a hearing date has not been set.