This is normal puppy behavior, I see pups of all breeds biting pant legs and nipping so hard they even break the skin. Some dogs are just very mouthy and it has nothing to do with breed but rather just that dogs personality. I myself went through a very hard puppy stage with my girl Molli. You might be in for a long haul, my girl is still mouthy at 2 years old but has gotten to the point where we can control it to appropriate toys. Exercise is the key, the pup has lots of pent up energy and is taking it out on everything it can. Some indoor puppy classes will start at 10 or 12 weeks, I recommend enrolling. In the mean time try and teach some tricks yourself. Start with something simple like 'sit'. When the pup bites you hard yelp like your really hurt and get up and ignore the pup for at least a minute. Re direct with toys and if the pup plays with the toy instead of your hand praise it with kind words and maybe even a little treat. Hang in there, the puppy stage can be challenging.
On a side not weather you are pro Ceasar Milan or against I think we can all agree his methods are way too stern for a puppy this age. You want to try and use positive reinforcement, making the puppy want to do what you want him to do.
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