This is one of the reasons I don't take deposits on pups. 10 weeks is also the bare minimum any would leave here and that would only be in a special circumstance. 12 weeks is best, but if I feel a pup needs more time than that, they get more time. There is obviously a lack of understanding on their part as to where your interest lies. The well being of the pup is your first priority. Their wishes are secondary. It doesn't make any sense that they would want to take a pup that you are uncertain about. What is their urgency?
I would return the deposit and tell them they can either wait until you feel the pup is ready to go or get one from somewhere else. I would be hesitant to place the pup with anyone so emotionally unstable that they would get EXTREMELY upset over a possible delay in getting a pup they haven't spent much time with. Your reasons for the delay are sound. |