WHO SAYS ? Years ago, when I was breeding and training Labs many new studies and ideas were popping up. I have read quite a few studies about critical stages in puppy's life. I am familiar with many of the things OP posted. Just googel,Super dogs are made not born It was the Breeder's Bible to many.
I am sure some of the older breeders remember this study and used it.
Newer studies have been done since. Ideas have changed and some public opinion has convinced some breeders that puppies benefit by staying longer with the mother dog and litter. There will always be debate in the dog world, just like there is debate about child rearing, religion, politics and how to spend your money.
Just because we really truly belive something does not mean it is true. We can now prove the world is not flat. But, some things can not be proven with unbiased testing, or factual, science. With living beings there is the individuality factor. Not even identical twins or genetic clones produce the same results in tests. When there is no ultimate authority, we must gather as much information as possible and decide for ourself what we belive. Life experience can teach us a lot but, not everything we want to know. Sometimes we just have to go with the majority or pick our authority. The YTCA says puppies should stay with their mothers until they are 12 weeks old. I will go along with that unless another study convinces me that this is wrong. Just my opinion, just my thoughts....
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