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Originally Posted by amanda350 The problem with leaving her with the breeder longer is this.. The breeder is going to sell the littermates at 6wks so when they are gone, and they will be, then my little girl will be all by herself until she comes home with me.. The breeder has a garage that is heated and cooled and that is where all the parents live.. I do not condone the fact that the parents are only socialized when they are being groomed or fed but I am not leaving that little girl alone. Either I will get her or let them sell her.. I got Tucker from them and he was 8wks..He is the best dog ever!! Although their kennel is clean and they take great medical care of their pets, they do not have any that live in the home with humans.. I have tried to get them to sell me one of the adults but they refuse.. They are not kept in cages all day, they get the yard and have runs, but they don't get love.. Just because the parents are not socialized, does not mean that the puppies are bad.. With Tucker being here and me being home, I know that she will be fine.. I know what to look for so I can take great care of her... |
IMHO this sounds like a bit of a backyard breeder. Is she giving them shots or worming them? Don't get me wrong, she's better than a puppymil because she's giving them medical care. I believe a good breeder is also a doglover. Part of being an owner period is to give your dog love and attention.
Before I get yelled at for skipping to conclusions, let me explain myself. A backyard breeder likes to let the puppies leave at around 5 weeks. This is the point where the puppies are starting to eat by themselves and the mother stops cleaning after them. The also require more space an exercise which could be a problem if they are kept in a small area. They also tend not to have shots/worming because it costs money and would cut into the profit.
Have you tried to convince her to keep all the puppies until they're really ready to go? Why do you continue to buy from her when she seems to not have the puppy's best intrest? I would understand if this was a one time rescue, but to go back just because it's cheap? Well you get what you pay for. I apologize if I am incorrect in assuming she's a backyard breeder with the little facts I have to go on from you.
The following is an excerpt from Puppies for Dummies, which is true because Brandy bites the HECK out of my fingers and growls at me. Brandy also goes biserk if I am holding another dog the same time as her:
"Things to consider with a baby pup"
I recommend 8-12 weeks. 6 week old pups nip and play in a n early attempt to define a hierarchy. They even use mom as a biting bag: she puts them in their place and teaches them respect. Respect is a must-learn BEFORE bringing a pup home. Also at 6 weeks, puppies are just developing bladder control; waiting for that developmental stage has benefits FAR beyond any ability-or desire- to explain it.