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Old 12-30-2005, 11:32 AM   #1
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Default Bringing a puppy home at 6 weeks

I know the ideal thing to do is not bring a puppy home until it is 12 weeks old so that it will be well socialized and fully weened from its mother. What if 12 weeks is not an option and you bring the puppy home at 6 weeks? For those of you who have gotten their puppies at 6 weeks were their any real problems that you think could have been avoided if they had stayed with the mother longer? Are their any lasting affects or were you able to work through it and you puppy has turned out okay?
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It really depends on the size of the puppy. If it was a bigger puppy, it will do OK. The smaller one's don't fair as well.

How much does the puppy weigh?
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Old 12-30-2005, 12:12 PM   #3
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I brought Chachi home at 6weeks. I have a 5 year old daughter in the house and she held him alot he became stressed and got diahrea. You have to be very careful with them when they are that young. I have also noticed the lack of socialization with Chachi. We have more problems with Chachi as far as barking at people and etc. He was very lost without the mother dog and cried in his kennel untill you got him out.
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It is so much easier on you and the pup if you wait the 12 weeks. By 12 weeks, they are used to eating food and sleeping without Mom. No matter what size the pup is both of you will be better off if you wait.

if the pup is tiny you will probably be spending a lot of time at the vet b/c tiny ones cannot last long without eating.

why risk it?

if it truly is not an option plan on being with this pup 24 hours a day for a couple weeks. have nutrical ready to go, have syringes ready to force feed (read up on how to do this so you don't hurt him). Be prepared to be Mother/breeder.
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There really is no reason a pup would have to go home with you at 6 weeks. Even if the mother of the pup has passed, the breeder would be better off taking care of the pup for absolutely no less than 2 more weeks. It may work out or you may be asking for a world of trouble financially and emotionally. No matter how tempted you are to bring that precious baby home, please see if it can stay longer with the mother, siblings, and breeder. If the breeder "insists", look for additional signs that something is wrong. Wishing you the very best and a healthy pup!
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I brought my Chewie home at 6 weeks and even though I fed him constantly, and kept the Nutrical in him on a regular basis, he still suffered many seizures and eventually passed away by the time he was 12 weeks. At one point I was having to force feed him with a tube, but he would throw up a lot. His little stomach was so sensitive. I spent well over $1,000 on him and vet bills in that 6 week time period before he passed. I will tell you, that was the greatest heartbreak I have ever felt. I blamed myself at first and still do a little even now, but looking back I don't know what else I could have done. He was simply too young to leave his mother and I was too nieve to realize the risk of having him at his young age. While I'm sure many 6 week old puppies grow up happy and healthy, be prepared because it is not so in many cases. I have definately learned my lesson...
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Old 12-30-2005, 04:59 PM   #7
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I had to bring Cassie home at that age too. I did not know of the dangers that could have happened at that time. I fed her the same food and did everything that the breeder told me to do , she was 1 1/2 lb . Did not have any problems and she is very well socialized and no problems health wise. But----now I know what could have happened I would discourage any one from doing it.
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Isn't there any way the breeder can keep him/her for at least 2 more weeks?? If not then I might consider a different breeder!??!
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Is there a way that the breeder could keep it for anothe 2 weeks?
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I would definitly say that a good breeder wouldn't let a puppy go at that age. Years ago I got my Jake when he was 7 weeks, he almost passed out that night on the bed because his little butt had hard poop blocking it from coming out and I didn't know it. His mom kept trying to clean him when we were there but the breeder kept shooing her away, see, she knew that something was wrong. I cleaned him up and then he was fine, but to me wait at least another few weeks if you can. I know you want him home asap but for his benefit leave him there as long as you can stand it...
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We brought Rowdy home at 6 1/2 weeks and he did OK (I didn't know any better at the time). I did know about nutrical and I gave him some everyday. He did have a bout of diarrhea after about a week, but a trip to the vet fixed it and he was OK. He is an extremely well socialized dog, loves everyone, loves other dogs, and was never any trouble as far as being left alone in the kennel or the pen. He does not have any separation anxiety now. I know I'm lucky that everything turned out OK! Good luck!
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Is there a way that the breeder could keep it for anothe 2 weeks?
If it's too late for you to back out and find another breeder, you should definitely try to see whether you can pick the puppy up at 8 weeks. It would be much much better if you can wait till the puppy is even older. I know they are so adorable but it is not worth the risk to take the puppy home that young. Many things could go wrong and if you ask me - no good breeder would let their puppy go so young. I am not sure whether the puppy would even have his/her first shot at 6 weeks. Good luck! Please keep us posted.
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I got my little guy (who had already been taken from his mother) at a little less than 8 weeks.

He had several things in his favor.

1) He was a large pup and had a wonderful appetite. I started him on dry dog food mixed with canned dog food. He also got Gerber's Chicken Stix a couple times a day --- and had cottage cheese before he went to bed for the night. Apparently, this has some staying power and helps a little pup sleep longer and not get hungry.

2) I stayed home from work the first week I had him, and except for when he slept, I carried him or had him with me constantly.

3) I let him sleep with me from the get-go......so, he was never alone and he slept through the night from the first night I had him (at least 6 to 7 hours). He was feed immediately when he woke up. Got to keep that food going.

4) The second week I had him - he spent the days (while I worked) at my sister's house.

5) Currently, I work four 5-hour days, and I have two neighbors who pop in and visit with him for a while most days. I also have another dog that has become his best friend - so he's not alone.

My little pup is extremely healthy and has had no problems.

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I am lucky in that I had a good sized little pup with a good appetite. I'm sure this made all the difference in the world.

I definitely think that a small puppy without the appetite and ability to eat that my dog had would be a very different situation. I watched my little guy like a hawk and was with him 24 hours a day for the first week. He did just fine - but I was still very concerned. I definitely know it is best for these little guys to stay with their mothers for at least 10 to 12 weeks.

It is so true that a lot of them do not survive in spite of our best care just because they were taken from their mothers too soon.

If taking your pup so young is your choice -- please don't. Wait a few more weeks so that he will get a better healthier start.

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Old 12-31-2005, 06:03 AM   #14
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I brought Tino home at 5 weeks due to some difficulties and he is doing great, we've had no problems as of yet. He goes to anyone in the house who is in, plays with everything. He doesnt really cry. He's potty trained for pads. He's a pretty fearless dog. He wasnt the biggest in the litter. We spend alot of time with him too. He loves it!!
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He isnt left for more than 4 hours on his own. His appetite is great, he goes in his crate on his own and stays there all night without much worry. Its up to you how much time your prepared to spend with him in the first few weeks I think. Good luck anyway.
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