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Originally Posted by rainey  Yes. I will be home with the puppy all day everyday. I would never bring a puppy home to just leave it there by itself. I trust our vet's judgement. She is my sister-in-law and she would never advise us that it would be ok if it really wasn't. I understand that it would be better for the puppy's behavioral development, for it to stay with the mother til at least 10 weeks. I'd rather have been able to wait til then to take her home, but not much I can do about that now. So I'm gonna do whatever I can to make sure she is properly taken care of. Yes I know about hypoglycemia and I know how dangerous it is, I've done enough research to prepare myself. And if I'm ever concerned about anything, I can just give my sister-in-law a call. |
That's great you have a vet on hand, but what is the reason the breeder gave you for wanting this puppy "gone?"
When I was helping my exes mom find a reputable shih tzu breeder, we found a show breeder in PA. Went to her house, she was on the Akc website, etc. I told his mom: if the breeder suggests for any reason we can take Lacey earlier than 12 weeks we say no, we want her at 12 weeks. Well, when we told the breeder she was hysterical laughing. She said 12 weeks is the MINIMUM. It may be longer if she deems necessary for the pup.
Again, I know you are not getting your baby from a breeder, per say, and I'm very glad you came here for advice.
I'm just so curious why she is pushing to get the pup gone. It makes me nervous that the pup is showing signs of being sick or something and doesn't want you to change tour mind. So I wish you luck. Please come back to post pics and ask questions if you need help!
