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Originally Posted by Ringo1  Plus, all the threads I've seen on here - newbie owners with 1 and 2 lb babies less than 12 weeks old . . . heartbreak is often just around the corner. The dog is too small and young; the owner has no idea about how to handle such a young and fragile being . . .
Painting with a broad brush, 12 weeks just seems reasonable to me. |
Isn't that why a breeder interviews prospective owners...to ensure that the pup is going to a good home where it will receive competent care? If a person can't handle caring for a young puppy, how do they handle a sick or injured dog should that arise in the future? I'd suggest that if the breeder lacks confidence in the prospective owner's ability to adequately care for a young puppy, they should either educate & provide support to the future owner, or withold the pup until they find a better qualified prospective owner.