Vaccinations

Puppy vaccinations are essential to protect them from various contagious and potentially deadly diseases. Yorkies, being a smaller breed, may have specific considerations regarding vaccines.


Your Puppy’s Vaccination Protocol and Why it’s Important

We follow a carefully designed vaccination schedule using Neopar and DA2 Neovac vaccines to protect your puppy against serious diseases like parvovirus, distemper, and adenovirus. These illnesses are highly contagious and can be fatal, especially in young tiny puppies such as yorkies. We live in a high-risk area for parvovirus, and we personally know multiple people who have run into it. Therefore we take extra precautions to ensure your puppy has the strongest immunity possible.

Vaccines We Use

  1. Neopar Vaccine (Parvovirus Protection):
    This vaccine focuses on providing strong, early immunity against parvovirus.

  2. DA2 Neovac Vaccine (Distemper and Adenovirus Protection):
    This vaccine protects your puppy from additional diseases like distemper and adenovirus, which are also potentially deadly.

The Protocol We Follow

  • Started Early:

    • At 4 weeks old, your puppy received their first dose of Neopar to begin protection against parvovirus.

    • At 6 weeks old, we introduced the DA2 Neovac vaccine to start protection against distemper and adenovirus.

  • Frequent Boosters:

    • Neopar: Administered every 2-3 weeks until 16 weeks of age to maintain parvovirus immunity.

    • DA2 Neovac: Given alongside Neopar at appropriate intervals to build immunity against multiple diseases.

  • Post-16 Weeks:

    • Your puppy will need a final booster at 18-20 weeks of age to complete the series.

What You Need to Do

  • Continue Vaccinations: Your puppy will still need booster shots after they come home. Work with your veterinarian to complete the series as they recommend, especially if they haven’t yet reached 16-20 weeks of age.

  • Avoid High-Risk Areas: Until the vaccination series is complete, keep your puppy away from parks, pet stores, farm and ranch stores, parking lots, rest areas, or other places with possibly unvaccinated dogs.

  • Ask Questions: If you’re unsure about anything, I’m here to help you understand the process. Always feel free to call, message, or text about any concerns.



By following this vaccination protocol, we’ve given your puppy a strong foundation of immunity against deadly diseases. Keeping up with their vaccines or opting for titer testing is the best way to ensure they stay happy and healthy as they grow and age!

After your puppy is finished with its initial set of puppy shots and boosters, you can ask your vet about doing vaccine titer tests to test their immunity to diseases rather than opting for vaccinating them on a schedule. This test will tell you if they still have good levels of immunity or whether another vaccine booster is warranted. This is one way to prevent the over-vaccinating of your dog throughout its lifetime. 

Always consult your veterinarian to tailor a vaccination plan for your Yorkie based on their individual health, potential risk factors, and specific considerations for smaller breeds. The goal is to ensure they receive necessary protection while minimizing the risk of adverse reactions.