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cj125 · 12-22-2011, 11:28 AM

Just wanted to throw my 2 cents in...

The answer is NO!

NO puppy should be removed from it's litter that early.

Puppies of any breed should stay with their litter as long as possible.

They get vital nutrients from Mom
They learn acceptable social behaviors from Mom and littermates in order to get a long with other dogs
They learn their social placement in a pack/family
They learn security

Some large breeds do ok with letting the pups go at 8 weeks old. They usually have larger litters and the pups can learn faster from their littermates.

Toy breeds should NOT be let go until they are 12 weeks old.

It's not always about size - it's about maturity and health. You can have a larger pup (toy breed) but it does not mean that the pup has learned the social skills it needs.

12-22-2011, 11:28 AM	#22
cj125 Mia, Max and Moe's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,403	Just wanted to throw my 2 cents in... The answer is NO! NO puppy should be removed from it's litter that early. Puppies of any breed should stay with their litter as long as possible. They get vital nutrients from Mom They learn acceptable social behaviors from Mom and littermates in order to get a long with other dogs They learn their social placement in a pack/family They learn security Some large breeds do ok with letting the pups go at 8 weeks old. They usually have larger litters and the pups can learn faster from their littermates. Toy breeds should NOT be let go until they are 12 weeks old. It's not always about size - it's about maturity and health. You can have a larger pup (toy breed) but it does not mean that the pup has learned the social skills it needs. __________________ *Connie* Mia Max Moe