[BellaBlue82]

Originally Posted by PenniesMom

Dont bring her home until she is 12 weeks old Ive had my baby since she was 9 weeks and its TONS of work I took 3 days off work when I first got her just so I had that time to bond and monitor her for anything I thought seemed funny I also took her to the vet the day I got her it makes a big difference

I fully agree. Actually, my pup's breeder wouldn't let her babies go until they were 16 weeks, just to be extra sure. My Sasha was completely worth the wait! I've only had her 3 days, and she's so outgoing and energetic, eats her food well, and seems to have no separation anxiety at all! Puppies need to spend as much time with mom and littermates as they possibly can, at least 12 weeks... this way they are nutritioned to the fullest by mom, and gain valuable social skills. I also agree that you should take your new pup to the vet within 48 hours of ownership to ensure that your new addition is healthy. Make sure that you sign a contract, to cover yourself in the event of this happening again, that way you're not stuck with a puppy that is sick and you not being able to care for it that way it needs... that's just heartbreaking.