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Originally Posted by SweetViolet  Note the age is 8 weeks not 12, and I said 8-10 weeks was optimum in my opinion.
Smoking and seat belts have nothing to do with the age puppies can successfully leave their mothers. For decades dogs that left their mothers at 6 weeks grew into socialized, well-balanced animals. It's a fact, and it's indisputable. There's nothing we know now that changes that historical fact.
I think pups should go to their owners while they are still emotionally open to dependency on the owner rather than after they reach the more independent, exploratory stage where bonding is less important to them.
I'm not happy with this attitude of demonizing those who have taken young puppies. Better a conscientious YTer than someone who doesn't have the support and advice of the forum. |
I totally agree. I can find many websites that support what you are saying. I totally agree that pups should never be sold under 8 weeks. My preference is 10 to 12 weeks depending on the size of the puppies. I think we should be here to educate and advise but not condemn those that don't totally agree.