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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88  You pup should not be coming home before 12 weeks and any good breeder would know that. If the breeder is not following certain things that are best for the breed I am sure they cut other corners and you could end up with a pup that is sick or could have genetic illness. It bugs me a bit that you came here to learn info about getting a puppy but ignored it and still got a puppy that is to young to leave mom. I hope you do not work and or have someone able to check on this pup hourly because hypoglycemia is a higher risk the younger and smaller they are and if they experience hypoglycemia and no one is there to help they will have seizures and it very well can result in death. I would also prepare your self for potty training issues, biting issues, and socialization issues. Buying from bad breeders keeps them in business and doing a disservice to the breed. The crate you get you need to make sure is not to big or he will use part of it as a bathroom and part of it to sleep in. |
I understand your concern about the age of the puppy. I can assure you that I had the same concern and that's why I did research on the internet to make sure the puppy is okay to take home at least 8 weeks old per different websites. When I last visited the puppy before Christmas it seemed healthy and the breeder is willing to take it back if the pup has any genetic disease. And another reason I am willing to take the pup at 8 weeks as I am home most of the day so the pup will be with me all the time.
Thank you for the reminder of the hypoglycemia problem and I will be sure to watch out for it.