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Annie&Badger · 04-11-2006, 05:23 PM

This has come up on another thread tonight but I guess it's more of a general question. It seems very apparent that breeders in America won't release puppies until about the twelve week mark for reasons of socialisation and general care. Many on this forum seem to think a puppy going to a new home at eight weeks is far too young. Yet in the UK, the release standard (from what I understand) is eight weeks... are breeders in the UK being irresponsible in releasing puppies at this age?

04-11-2006, 05:23 PM	#1
Annie&Badger YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London Posts: 284	The Difference Between UK and USA Breeders and Puppy Release Age This has come up on another thread tonight but I guess it's more of a general question. It seems very apparent that breeders in America won't release puppies until about the twelve week mark for reasons of socialisation and general care. Many on this forum seem to think a puppy going to a new home at eight weeks is far too young. Yet in the UK, the release standard (from what I understand) is eight weeks... are breeders in the UK being irresponsible in releasing puppies at this age?