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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985  You're coming on a tad bit too strong. But I completely understand your frustration. We've both been here long enough to see a 5-8 week old puppy go home and the new owners struggle. 
OP, it's really easy for us to say, "walk away" or convince the breeder. We're not the ones i the middle. But I hope you understand it truly is in the Roxy's best interest to have those extra 4 weeks with her mom and litter mates. I fear if your breeder doesn't agree, he'll turn around and sell her to someone else. The breeder doesn't sound knowledgeable at all, and he might be overwhelmed with he cost and care of all the dogs he breeds. If he doesn't budge and Roxy comes home at 8 weeks, be prepared for the extra work you'll have to do to fill in the gap her real mom would have filled when it comes to doggy manners, and Roxy's social and emotional development. Some are very successful and have no issues, others are not so lucky. |
I think this is the reason we are so concerned. We have seen many threads where puppies were brought home when they were too young and too small ~ often with devastating consequences for the puppy AND for the new owner who was not prepared to deal with all the issues that come with.
They can
die if the proper precautions are not taken and we have seen it happen many times.
No one wants you to go through that; you are too young to deal with all that.
That said, you've picked out the puppy ~ you're probably already in love ~ and it's going to be REALLY hard to walk away at this point ~ no matter what anyone tells you about the breeder.
Everyone tried to convince me to walk away from my breeder when the first pup I picked out died of liver shunt. I did not listen; I wanted my puppy
so bad. I ended up with a dog that has LOTS of health issues ~ as I was warned. So the YT folks do know what they are talking about ~ I just wasn't ready to listen.
IF you can't bring yourself to walk away and find another breeder at this point; your best bet is what you are doing now and that is working with the breeder to keep the pup until she is physically ready to come home.
Best of luck and please keep us posted.