Let me tell you a little of my story and hopefully it will help you to understand better. When I got Ellie she was only 6 weeks old. At that time I didn't think much of it because I didn't do the research necessary. Well, within 3 days, Ellie got very sick. She was throwing up, had bloody stools, and wasn't playing or eating. I rushed her to the emergency vet to find out that the stress she had endured to getting her too early made her sick. They had to give her shots and fluids. I took her home and prayed like crazy. Now that Ellie is older, she wants to be chargea and the pack leader, which is alright, but I constantly have to make sure that she's not being agressive. I believe this wouldn't have been the case if she would have stayed with the litter longer. They learn their place and their mom helps them to understand. I would strongly press the breeder to let her stay until she is 10-12 weeks old. |