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Marilize · 08-24-2011, 09:24 AM

Hi there! In South Africa puppies are usually given up for adoption at 8 weeks. My first two Yorkies were 8 weeks old - the breeder wouldn't wait any longer because they saw nothing wrong with it.

I've always believed that puppies should be rehomed at 12 weeks. Am I wrong here?

08-24-2011, 09:24 AM	#1
Marilize YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cape town, South Africa Posts: 703	Best age to adopt/rehome puppy? Hi there! In South Africa puppies are usually given up for adoption at 8 weeks. My first two Yorkies were 8 weeks old - the breeder wouldn't wait any longer because they saw nothing wrong with it. I've always believed that puppies should be rehomed at 12 weeks. Am I wrong here? __________________ Cash & Orio RIP Beautiful Joni