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RachelandSadie · 07-23-2009, 03:37 PM

Here is the choice i have made. I am very satisfied with my choice and believe you all will understand and respect my decision.

I have talked to the V.A. at the vet i'm going to take my pup to, she said it's very common for a pup to come home at 6-8 weeks though some other opinions say 8-10 weeks.

I called the breeder. They are an elderly couple, they are more than willing to answer any and all questions. They totally understood my concerns and tried to help me understand them. I will be meeting the main breeder who is a retired older man who does this just for fun and he is driving over 4 hours to bring a pup to someone else and i will be meeting him and the pup and his daughter and the neighbor who bought a different pup and got her at 6 weeks.

They wean at 5.5 weeks by starting to take the mom away for 1/2 a day and feeding the pups crushed puppy food Diamond brand. If the pup takes to it, they will take the mom away at 6 weeks. They have kennels for the moms and when they are about 3 weeks away from having pups they move them to a birthing center set up in the garage and keep them nearby to birth babies, the pups grow some and are eventually moved as a family to an ex pen with rugs and beds and toys and potty pads and food until they begin to wean them. Mom goes back out to the kennels and the pups stay inside until they can be brought to their new owners.

They've done this for a long time, no complaints no problems, the parents are both healthy and great. Pups are guaranteed with no physical deformities for a year.

Have first round of shots already when i get her, i'll take her to the vet the day i get her and check her out.

I believe they are kind hearted people who only want to raise puppies for the fun and wonderful parts of it and are doing a good job of answering questions and making me feel comfortable.

Having the lady tell me that she would understand if i was too worried and backed out was nice to hear. They aren't pressuring me at all, they just are doing what they do all the time and if i choose a pup they'll drive 4 hours to bring her to me.

I'm getting my puppy in two weeks and i'll be completely happy about it

Thanks for all the help and I'm sorry that i'm not following most of your advice, but i feel this is the best decision for us at this time.

I'll send pictures and let you know how Sadie grows up.

Thanks,
Rachel

07-23-2009, 03:37 PM	#32
RachelandSadie No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,748	Final Decision Update Here is the choice i have made. I am very satisfied with my choice and believe you all will understand and respect my decision. I have talked to the V.A. at the vet i'm going to take my pup to, she said it's very common for a pup to come home at 6-8 weeks though some other opinions say 8-10 weeks. I called the breeder. They are an elderly couple, they are more than willing to answer any and all questions. They totally understood my concerns and tried to help me understand them. I will be meeting the main breeder who is a retired older man who does this just for fun and he is driving over 4 hours to bring a pup to someone else and i will be meeting him and the pup and his daughter and the neighbor who bought a different pup and got her at 6 weeks. They wean at 5.5 weeks by starting to take the mom away for 1/2 a day and feeding the pups crushed puppy food Diamond brand. If the pup takes to it, they will take the mom away at 6 weeks. They have kennels for the moms and when they are about 3 weeks away from having pups they move them to a birthing center set up in the garage and keep them nearby to birth babies, the pups grow some and are eventually moved as a family to an ex pen with rugs and beds and toys and potty pads and food until they begin to wean them. Mom goes back out to the kennels and the pups stay inside until they can be brought to their new owners. They've done this for a long time, no complaints no problems, the parents are both healthy and great. Pups are guaranteed with no physical deformities for a year. Have first round of shots already when i get her, i'll take her to the vet the day i get her and check her out. I believe they are kind hearted people who only want to raise puppies for the fun and wonderful parts of it and are doing a good job of answering questions and making me feel comfortable. Having the lady tell me that she would understand if i was too worried and backed out was nice to hear. They aren't pressuring me at all, they just are doing what they do all the time and if i choose a pup they'll drive 4 hours to bring her to me. I'm getting my puppy in two weeks and i'll be completely happy about it Thanks for all the help and I'm sorry that i'm not following most of your advice, but i feel this is the best decision for us at this time. I'll send pictures and let you know how Sadie grows up. Thanks, Rachel