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Old 05-27-2013, 10:44 AM   #5
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The 12 weeks age recommendation by the YTCA is just that, a recommendation. I know some very reputable breeders that do occasionally let their pups go at 10 to 12 weeks. Most show breeders like to keep the pups a long time so they can evaluate them but if they see a puppy that, for example, will be over sized or have a bad bite or some other fault that is obvious right away then they might go ahead and let that pup go a little before 12 weeks.

I really agree with this. What I would like to see is the YTCA come out with a weight caution as well. Nothing sold below 2 pounds......
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