[gemy]

Let the breeder keep the pup until 12wks or so and at least two pounds.

Do you know how small 2lbs is? The puppy fits in the palm of a female hand!

The greater weight should help protect against hypoglycemia. And that is a real risk with a 7-8wk old puppy!

Please have your breeder do a BATS on the puppy prior to you accepting the puppy. That is a blood test. NOt too expensive to do, but at least you will get some idea of the health of that pup's liver.

In terms of bonding, what the breeder said is nonsense. There is no problem with bonding of a 12wk or older pup.

I truly hope you have done your homework because the fact that this breeder will let the pups go so early is a pretty big warning sign to me.

Please read the Guide to Finding a Responsible Breeder - it is located in our library here.