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Originally Posted by Lee B  Some valid points have been stated ...
Whereas the ideal is to leave the pup with mom and siblings until at least 12 weeks of age, the reality is that many - if not most - breeders will try to get the pups "out" by the 8 weeks the law states, not what the YTCA states. I acquired mine at 8 weeks, no harm/no foul.
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If you were to keep yours longer, you would see how much they learn from thier mothers after they are 8 weeks old. They teach them proper dog ettiquett, how to play and how to be nice.
Many of the problems that new owners have with their puppies is due to them being taken from their mothers before they have learned how to be a dog.
They may be physically old enough at 8 weeks, but not mentally.
I absolutely love watching the older dogs teasch the puppies how to be a good pack member. And they all get in on it, even the males.