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BellaDonna · 04-23-2010, 12:57 PM

I got Bella at 11 weeks and I have to admit that there is a big difference between an 8 week old puppy and an 11 and 12 week old puppy.
Another thing is you really have no idea if this breeder is telling you the truth about age. I have actually known of breeders that sold 5 week old puppies to people telling them the puppy was 8 weeks old so that the buyer who wanted a tiny dog would think they were getting a TINY dog. Needless to say these pups have a very hard time and so do the new owners. Since your dog won't have papers you really can't know how old they really are you just have to hope for the best. If you are going to pick the pup up, make sure you check things like eyes and teeth and motor skills to gauge the true age of the pup.

04-23-2010, 12:57 PM	#25
BellaDonna YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 594	I got Bella at 11 weeks and I have to admit that there is a big difference between an 8 week old puppy and an 11 and 12 week old puppy. Another thing is you really have no idea if this breeder is telling you the truth about age. I have actually known of breeders that sold 5 week old puppies to people telling them the puppy was 8 weeks old so that the buyer who wanted a tiny dog would think they were getting a TINY dog. Needless to say these pups have a very hard time and so do the new owners. Since your dog won't have papers you really can't know how old they really are you just have to hope for the best. If you are going to pick the pup up, make sure you check things like eyes and teeth and motor skills to gauge the true age of the pup. __________________ Donna *Mom to 6 Chihuahuas 1 Yorkie* *and 5 Cats!* Ok...maybe I am a little twisted!