hi congrats on your new puppy i was so excited when i got my new baby too i got my little girl at 7 weeks and never had a problem so just do what you feel right i think its better to take them away from there mums before the so called 12 week mark that so many breeders want because then the pup has foemed a bound with the mum and siblins so 7 weeks is a great time to bring your new puppy home as long and she/he is eating well on her own