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Originally Posted by RachelandSadie  I'll get some at PetSmart to have around just in case i need some. I've been through the whole "taking her home too young discussion already" She is a little young to leave her mom, and i wish i could convince the breeder to keep her longer, but when he told me he takes the mom away at 6 weeks anyways and the pups that aren't purchased go back out in a kennel, my heart broke a little and i just wanted to take this pup and care for her. sounds stupid and you're probably thinking i should just get a different breeder, but i feel like i can rescue Sadie and take better care of her than that.
i know backyard breeders = bad, but this time i'm going with my guy here and getting Sadie to my home where i can love her and look after her.
btw, this breeder seems to do pretty well with giving out pups at 6-8 weeks. he's got a lot of references and i've even met one in person and she said her pup did really well despite the age, because the pup learned that her owner was mommy and didn't have an attachment to her doggie mommy so there was no whining problems or loneliness issues...
people have strong opinions for both sides, some say 6-8, most say 10-12 weeks...i don't really know what i believe, but i know what i've decided for us!!
I'll let you know how Sadie does as we get her and take care of her...
Rachel
P.S. The breeder did say if she's not doing as well as he's hoping he'll wait a little longer, so maybe he'll wait until she's 8 weeks at least *fingers crossed* |
I understand your wanting this puppy and wanting to get her to better conditions. However, this breeder does not have the welfare of his dogs at heart.
As to you knowing what to believe anymore. 6-8 weeks is another dangerous time in a puppy's life (weaning time). Here's what reputable breeders follow.
Taken from the YTCA code of ethics/conduct.
8) All puppies leaving the breeders possession will be a minimum of twelve (12) weeks of age to facilitate adequate socialization as well as appropriate emotional and temperament development through interaction with siblings, dam and other dogs.
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9) Breeders will provide puppy buyers with written details of feeding, general care, date and types of a minimum of two (2) inoculations, as well as dates of wormings, grooming instructions, etc. and be available to offer future advise as needed.