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Not to offend anyone,most BYB (Back Yard Breeders) AKA Greeders, do not want to invest more money into puppies then they already have and if that state has no laws when a puppy can be sold they are going to sell, they also avoid paying for first puppy shots. Hobby breeders will do the same thing. A
reputable breeder, one that breeds to better the breed will hold their puppies until they are 12 weeks old, they know the importance of puppies staying with the momma and litter mates. Anyone that lives in a state where there is no laws on when puppies can be sold will buy puppies from a breeder, not their fault, it's the states.

Bluebells, you were very fortunate to find a reputable breeder that held their pups until 12 weeks old. I previously lived in NY, puppies are sold at 8 weeks old, all the puppies I had were 8 weeks old, now I know better.