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Originally Posted by MTC  thanks!
As for all of you who say this isn't a good breeder if she lets them go that early, she has been breeding for 10+ years and has never had a problem with her puppies.
Ellie is eating food already, and she said she is doing very well. She has already had her first round of shots, tail docked, and she just went in for a checkup last week. |
That's great that she's eating solid food already. But, just because a breeder has been doing this for 10+ years, doesn't mean she's doing right by the puppies she has brought into this world. Aside from making sure they are eating solids, a breeder should be sure the puppy isn't in danger of hypoglycemia, which is why it's best for them to stay with mom and litter and experienced breeder until 12 weeks (min regardless of weight) or until they reach 2 lbs. Mom dog also teaches bite inhibition and should be starting to potty train the puppies. Overall, they teach dog etiquette which makes for better well rounded, socialized pups. All of that is done with the best interest of the puppies
and their new families in mind.