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Originally Posted by Woogie Man  I'm not sure I agree that this is such a serious condition at this time. Many open fonts do close over time and, with no other health issues present, I would consider the dog healthy.
I do not agree with placing a pup with an open font. If the OP wishes to place him, I think he should be held until the plates have fused and then he should be vet checked for an overall health clearance. It is irresponsible to place a pup with a known health condition. If the font does not close over time, I agree that he should be placed in a qualified home for no fee.
I think some here know my feelings on breeding these small girls. The open font is just one of the more common issues with these tiny babies. It should also be said that breeding a very small sire, even to a dam of good size, can cause this condition to be expressed and I don't see this mentioned often enough. |
Isn't that common practice with responsible breeders? To keep a puppy with an open fontanel longer to see if if closes? And since this puppy only weighs 24 ounces, don't responsible breeders also keep puppies until they are at least two pounds?
Twelve weeks is just the
minimum age to go to their new home. I know Maltese show breeders who kept the tinier ones until they are 5-6 months old.