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Originally Posted by Poshible  Hi everybody! I am about to adopt a new little baby. She will be 8 weeks on October 11th. I am a little bit confused because I always thought you should always wait 10-12 weeks. Is that right?
YES, that is right.
Also, I do not want this puppy to have any defects, she has 20 champions in her bloodline, but to me that does not mean much, she is AKC registered and everything, but I do not want her coat, teeth, ears, anything wrong. Are there things I can ask the breeder to make sure that none of that will be a problem?
Inspect the puppy yourself after familiarizing with breed, get a good health guarantee and take to a vet within 2 days of purchase.
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I would be leery of a breeder wanting to let them go to new homes at 8 weeks. So many think this is fine, but especially with a toy breed those few extra weeks are very important to have with mom and siblings. It will make a difference to their personalities. I took a pup early years ago and she was always on the timid side. Ones who spend longer with their birth family seem to be more confident and well adjusted. I did not let any of mine go until at least 12 weeks and most had to stay longer as I also wanted them to weigh 2 pounds if possible.