You should always keep the puppies until they are atleast 10 weeks old and 12 weeks is the best. I can't believe that your vet would suggest giving them to their new homes at 8 weeks. They need as much time with their mom and littermates as possible.
As for the dewclaws, I personally would definately get them removed. I don't do this myself though, someday I plan to but for now I will leave that up to my vet. I have seen the trouble and pain dew claws can be and it is so much easier if you get their dewclaws removed. Dewclaws can get caught on things easily, I have seen many where their dewclaws got ripped off because they got caught on something and they need to be trimmed all the time which is not always easy because of the curve but if they are not trimmed regularly they will curve back into the skin. Dewclaws are not fun to deal with and alot of people want and expect for them to have their dewclaws removed. It is a simple procedure and causes little pain compared to what could happen if they keep their dewclaws. |