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Originally Posted by ChantalB  Even If that lady have good intentions, Does she know what she is doing? 8 weeks is a little young to let the puppies goes! She should be educating herself if she want to be a GOOD breeder.
I do agree about waiting until they reach 6 weeks minimum to visit them as before that age you can't tell much about the pup temper anyway.
Is this lady will have a contract with a health warranty?
If not, you should try to help her make one. Better safe than sorry.
Is the dog will be started on pee pad training? Properly socialized? Used to be brushed and groomed? Used to noises? etc.
I am not telling you not to adopt a puppy from her, but if you are paying a good price for the dog, I would ask a the breeder a warranty against life threatening congenital defects . If she refused.. I would walk away.
And there is a lot of good breeder. Take your time and look around.I am sure their is a "perfect puppy" waiting for you out there! 
Good luck with everything.  |
There are very few breeders here that keep the pups to 12 weeks, and I specifically asked the secretary of the club about this, and she said she is happy for breeders to let their pups go at 8 weeks, unless they are particularly small, or not eating properly, or just need a bit of extra care for a few weeks.