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Originally Posted by Reinell  I did read the link. However, if the breeder gives the puppy shots at 6 weeks then she doesn't follow the breeder in the link's processes.
I'm not saying it isn't good/better for the pup to be 12 weeks. I got my current dog at 8 weeks and my parents got my childhood dog at 8 weeks and both were "fine". That being said, they may have been "better dogs" if they had the opportunity to stay with their Mom longer.
I am sure the breeder won't let my puppy leave if she is too tiny, and I won't take her unless she will be OK in my care. After all, it's all about the puppy's health! |
If a breeder is giving a puppy it's first shot at 6 weeks she is doing more harm than good and suppressing mother's immunities, there for setting up the pup to contract a case of parvo.
The fact that you got your dog at 8 weeks and your parents got your childhood dog at 8 weeks (don't know how many years ago that was), didn't make it right. And it's all about what is best for the puppy, not the breeder, not the new puppy owner.