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Originally Posted by ILOVEYORKIES2  Not only is 6 weeks too young but it is against most state and federal regulations. Although it is hard to enforce regulations on someone unless they are licensed. I have seen some states don't even allow you to offer your puppies for sale until they are 8 weeks old. I know a lot of people here don't like USDA breeders but that is federal that would apply to every state and their regulations state 56 days old. |
Unfortunately, only fifteen states have laws regulating the minimum age a puppy can be sold. Texas is not one of them.
Age to Sell Puppy Table
The Animal Welfare Act which is enforced by the USDA only applies to wholesale breeders so backyard breeders, etc. fly under the radar.