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Originally Posted by Tommie I took Gizmo to Pet smart today for his private training. After training we were wlking thru the store to get some stuff. A woman and I got to talking, she breeds Yorkies. In the conversation I mentioned I got Gizmo early an early age since the breeder had to have surgery. She said she always let her puppies go at 5-6 weeks or sooner if they were eating. I was shocked speakless. Gizmo was 6 1/2 weeks and i watched him like a hawk those first few weeks. I would not have taken him at 5 weeks. I told her most breeders keep them until 12 weeks. Needless to say, I will not be looking up this breeder if I decide to get another one. |
Unfortunately there are a lot of so called breeders out there that have this practice. Puppies are a tremendous amount of care if socializing them properly, plus extra money in shots, food, shampoos, etc. Some don't want to put in the extra money or time.
No puppy should be going to it's new home before atleast 12 weeks of age. Mine nurse until atleast 8 weeks. I have to have time to socialize them, not only with siblings but other dogs. It's very important that they learn to be with other dogs, other than siblings so that someday the person can get another one themselves and the dogs will get along. I need to train them to accept baths, nail trims, etc also. Plus they just really aren't emotionally ready before then.