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Originally Posted by TexasKat08  I think we have established that a responsible breeder would not allow a Yorkie puppy to go to its forever home under any circumstances until 12 weeks. And, it's not up to a veterinarian to allow a breeder to release a pup, as you indicate. Breeders who advocate the release of a puppy at 8 weeks are doing so of their own accord, regardless of what a vet might advise; and do so irresponsibly as far as I am concerned.
Are you trying to convince us that it is ok to let a pup go at 8 weeks because you do so? I've seen indications of this in other posts and just want to clarify. |
And "No" ....I am not trying to convince you or anyone else of anything. I was not aware that that had been established, I thought that this was an "open" discussion and that those are your views and opinions. Not necessarily mine.
Maybe I did not answer the question right? Although, not fact based by an expert.. it is my opinion!
I do not think that just because a pup goes to its new home before 12 weeks of age makes that pup any less capable of thriving or becoming a happy, healthy well socialized member of the family. I think that there is no better place for a puppy to get the socialization skills, human contact and the training that it so desperately needs than in a loving environment in their own home. At whatever age that be. Whether it be at the age of 12 weeks or as early as 8 weeks of age ?