Eight week minimum sounds fine, I'm sure you'll play it by ear (ie. if one is smaller). Especially if they're going locally. IMO one more month would just make it harder on her. I have a 6 year old boy and just said goodbye to a litter. I knew going into it to try not to get attached. But it's still hard. I kept the puppies in their expen and brought them out for socialization. My son did fine. Occasionally he mentioned missing them. It was harder on me though. I could see how girls would be different. BTW if you have a next litter, you'll have this experience under your belt. You'll do great, just wanna protect those children's hearts from breaking don't we? |