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Originally Posted by Corfield  At best these represent some evidence to support a view that rehoming puppies at 6 weeks plus may not be optimal.
We are left with a situation where there is some evidence on both sides. Publishing some research doesnt amount to peer review it is part of that process.
The south African Studdy on GSD has only been cited 3 times (it sees) and it doesnt appear to have been reproduced anywhere despite the fact it is over 20 years old. OFC it is also talking about separation at 6 weeks not 7 or 8. |
Please note that your summarized, copied article and some of the summarized studies the author referenced were from the 1960's and 1970's but the unknown author still used what he said were data from them which is apparently acceptable with you in his article. You haven't offered which of his references were peer-reviewed nor have you presented peer-reviewed studies showing 7-8 weeks is better for the pups than 12 weeks for separation from mom, though I'd like to read them.
Six weeks was the earliest separation studied in two studies - three weeks in the e-book study summary but you've missed the point of the studies altogether - that's why seeing the actual studies are so important! They all concluded that keeping a pup with the mother to age 12 weeks increased its chances at a more healthy, successful life away from mom. The longer the pup stayed with her, the better its outcome in several areas of study.
Please go ahead, present your peer-reviewed, scientific studies, showing 7-8 week old separation from mom is better for puppies for our review and discussion. We're open-minded. We all want what's truly best for the pups.