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sylvan · 08-11-2005, 04:07 AM

[QUOTE=Mrsfreckles24]
They are currently 3 wks. old. They won't be 8 wks. until 9/14/05.
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Congrats on the puppies!
Since you posted the date on which they will be 8 weeks old, I am making an assumption here, so please correct me if I'm wrong. Are you planning to let them leave your care at 8 weeks? Is it possible for you to keep them together for another 2weeks or more? Many studies have shown the importance of maintaining the litter relationships past the weaning period for proper socialization. 10 weeks is minimal 12 weeks is even better. These will be much more well adjusted pups if you can hold on to them for just a bit longer.

08-11-2005, 04:07 AM	#2
sylvan YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 2,484	[QUOTE=Mrsfreckles24] They are currently 3 wks. old. They won't be 8 wks. until 9/14/05. QUOTE] Congrats on the puppies! Since you posted the date on which they will be 8 weeks old, I am making an assumption here, so please correct me if I'm wrong. Are you planning to let them leave your care at 8 weeks? Is it possible for you to keep them together for another 2weeks or more? Many studies have shown the importance of maintaining the litter relationships past the weaning period for proper socialization. 10 weeks is minimal 12 weeks is even better. These will be much more well adjusted pups if you can hold on to them for just a bit longer.