[Britster]

I haven't seen the Yorkie episode, but honestly? I am always happy to see pups exposed to new things, situations, kids, people. I would rather get a dog from a breeder who socializes extensively rather than shelters them from the world for 12 weeks. I am not saying to be irresponsible and bring the pups to a dog park, or anything like that. But I don't think all breeders who give pups away at 10 weeks are bad or irresponsible and that is a pretty blanket statement to make.

In Jackson's case, I am so glad I got him at 9 weeks and not 12. He did come from a BYB and he was never exposed to anything other than the woman's small Baltimore City townhouse and basement. I was happy to begin socializing and helping him explore the world sooner rather than later. He was also large, already 5lbs at that age.