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Originally Posted by drawlins27  There is a reason why states having started making it illegal to sell puppies at 6 weeks. |
You are absolutely correct and beat me to saying that! Apparently someone, somewhere did some extensive research and found out that placing them so young wasn't such a good idea--otherwise, the law would have never been passed.
Sadly, Alabama is NOT one of those states who adopted the policy and it is not at all uncommon to see Yorkies here being placed that young. I'm sure there are many cases where the pups were fine and had no lasting effects--behavioral or otherwise--as a result, but that is NOT always the case.
The guideline that suggests placing pups at a later age is based on tons of research based on long term studies, not just a handful of people's experience.
What is pathetic is that this breeder clearly didn't care what happened to the pup, nor is he sympathetic regarding what happened, nor did he consider the downfall of placing a 6 week old pup. Way to set a classic example of the type of person it takes to send off a young pup bud!
To the OP--I am VERY sorry for your loss. As someone already mentioned, odds are very good that there was something wrong with your baby from the start. This was more than likely something you could have done nothing to prevent and no fault of your own. Please know that when you are ready to take another sweet baby into your home, you have come to a great place full of caring, knowledgeable people who are more than willing to help you along the way and share in your joy and grief, whatever comes your way.
