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Originally Posted by rox626 She sounds like she's doing well to me too. Two little parents can have a bigger puppy so you'd have to trace the whole family tree. Maybe the grandparents were bigger. Just like people, you never know. The formula is to take the 8 week weight and times it by three or the 12 week weight and times it by 2. Then some people add an extra half or pound for good measure. These are just guesstimates though.
The reason that the puppy shouldn't be taken from his mother at 6 weeks is because they learn proper dog behavior from their mothers and the other puppies in the litter. They learn that biting too hard hurts and all kinds of things. Many people believe it's ok as long as they are eating on their own. But you have Kizzy now and it sounds like you love her very much. An older puppy is sometimes more confident and more receptive to learning. I hope Kizzy has some other little puppies to play with. It will be fun for her and they can learn together.
The potty training can take a very long time. Debbie is four years old now and I'm just happy that she uses the tile instead of the carpet and thrilled when she actually uses her pad. Kizzy is just an infant now. Just keep working with her and eventually she might get it. |
Well, Kizzy took right up with us and with everyone that has been here. She is already a good puppy. She is 9 weeks old, she minds good, she can go down my back steps by herself already and I have I think 8 steps and they are far apart. She can get up on the bottom step coming up then I pick her up and sit her on the deck and comes in with me though the back door and stops and sits right there for her treat. I've already taught her to sit and she tries to speak to go out but its more of a squeak, whine or lil yelp. lol.
I think this lady must have been a good breeder and really cared for her puppies. When I started to leave with Kizzy the lady had big tears in her eyes. I would buy from her again. Kizzy is a smart little girl for 9 weeks. She is never a problem at night. I put her in her carrier and she never whines. she just goes to sleep and rarely wakes up during the night. I dont think I would of found one better if I looked the rest of my life. Plus she is very active. she plays with her toys and growls and even barks at them already. she pretty much sleeps thru the whole night. Seems I've gotten up with her 3 times during the night and took her out, like 3 am once and other two times closer to 5 and 6 am.