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McheleM · 10-18-2011, 02:35 PM

My main reason is the shots. I had a 8 wk old parvo puppy, and will never again bring home a puppy that hasn't had at least 2 sets of shots.

Allie was 16 wks when I got her (btw, she was "discounted" because of her age) Noah was 7 wks ( I got them the same time from the same breeder) and Westley was 12 weeks exactly. I have never had any problems with Allie or Westley. Noah's parvo treatment was an emotional and monetary roller coaster, it's stunted his growth, and his tummy is still not 100%. All because he was too young to be taken out of his environment and introduced to another.

I have never agreed with taking a pup away from mom before 10 weeks for any breed-and honestly, I think people who do are only doing it for the money.

10-18-2011, 02:35 PM	#23
McheleM Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mesquite, TX Posts: 2,659	My main reason is the shots. I had a 8 wk old parvo puppy, and will never again bring home a puppy that hasn't had at least 2 sets of shots. Allie was 16 wks when I got her (btw, she was "discounted" because of her age) Noah was 7 wks ( I got them the same time from the same breeder) and Westley was 12 weeks exactly. I have never had any problems with Allie or Westley. Noah's parvo treatment was an emotional and monetary roller coaster, it's stunted his growth, and his tummy is still not 100%. All because he was too young to be taken out of his environment and introduced to another. I have never agreed with taking a pup away from mom before 10 weeks for any breed-and honestly, I think people who do are only doing it for the money. __________________ "You've never learned to live until you've done something for someone for which they can never repay you."~Ralph Hall. Last edited by McheleM; 10-18-2011 at 02:36 PM.