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Originally Posted by rjwalt  Its a fact that having parents of a litter of pups tested for genetic illness will not pop up with the illness that you test for. That's it. Unfortunately there are still plenty of other illnesses that can occur as well as illnesses that can be acquired, and mutations in genetics that don't show up on the test or happen down the line. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with being safe and genetic testing dog is a good thing, just not full proof.
Back to the issue at hand, Some pups are totally ready to go to new homes before 12 weeks, lets just say that the best time period for dogs in general to go to their new homes is between 8-12weeks.Studies show that the ideal bonding time between dog sand their new owners is between 8 ad 12 weeks, after that they can become too attached to their birth home/family and litter mates and the transition that breeders are trying to avoid might worsen. |
Knowing the lines several generations and knowing they are free of genetic illness is a big thing as well huge actually. But that's not true about bonding or going to there new homes. My mom got a 5 year old rescue and he has bonded better then others. Mine came home around 4 months old and she is so bonded she knows my moods and everything. We rescued a dog at 2 years old who thought she was my mom almost. Age has NOTHING to do with bonding. I would love for you to show me a reputable breeder who will let a pup go before 12 weeks. If you can't show one how can you be so sure there is one?