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Originally Posted by Britster  Yep. And if I could do it over again, I would do it the same. I think 9 weeks is a good age personally. I feel he would have been worse off had he had 3 more weeks in that person's house. Not that he was being mistreated or anything but I'm glad I got to begin bonding even earlier with him. Thousands of dogs go to their new homes, big and small, at 8 weeks and are absolutely fine. |
I agree that many dogs who go home at 8 weeks are fine. Regarding the bonding, I think there is a misconception that a greater bond is created the earlier a pup goes home. We brought Teddy home at 8 months of age and we have forged the same bond that we have with Max.