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Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama  There is such a HUGE difference in 8,10 and 12 weeks. My babies came to me before 12 weeks. And while I love them to bits, it was harder on them then it needed to be. Scarlett is lucky in a way. Rhett has been awesome in picking up where her litter mates and mom left off because there is only 3 months separating them. We had it rough with him, though, because he was taken from his litter at 8 weeks and we had to work really hard on the idea of bite inhibition with him.
Anyone who has the option of choosing a pup that has stayed with it's litter until 12 weeks should absolutely do it. It doesn't make the slightest difference in bonding. In fact, I think it might actually make it easier because YOU have less frustrations. |
There should be no option....Reputable breeders do not let their puppies leave before 12 weeks, the person has no choice but to wait. If a person can obtain a puppy before 12 weeks, chose a different breeder!