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is it best to go with a breeder that keeps there dogs longer or does it matter i am looking into a few breeders one lets them go at 8 weeks and 2 others longer should i care

I would go with a breeder that keeps the pups 10-12 weeks. It is better for the puppy

I say 12 weeks is best for the pups.

i agree with the longer deal too when i got my dixie she was not quite 8 weeks old and bless her heart she was so tiny and didnt have all hewr teeth in good yet i think that was hard on her but that is just my opinion i however got my little guy at 11 weeks and he was much better working with since he was a bit older and used to being away from mommy etc:aimeeyork

I would definitely go with someone that keeps them longer. Plus I would question the ones that let them go early and see why they do that.

I would go with the one that keeps them longer, the gal I got Annie from actually had a specific weight that she needed to get to. We did wait longer for her, but she is healthy and we have not had to deal with the hypoglocemic episodes, that often happens with the smaller, younger babies.
JMO

Yes a breeder should keep the pups longer but thats just the start of how to choose a breeder. Heres a list to help you, its not one I've made up but its a place to start.


Some things to find out BEFORE you buy from a breeder:



1) How many litters do they produce in a year?

2) How old are the parents?

3) Have they had health testing done (eyes, heart, thyroid, hips/elbows and any other test pertaining to the breed simple vet exams aren't enough)

4) Can they show you proof of the test results?

5) Is their paperwork in order? (pedigrees, registrations,health tests, exams,medical records,etc)

6) Do they have references you can check out?

7) Are they opposed to you checking with their vet?

Cool Are they knowledgable about the breed(s) they are breeding/selling? (you should be as well so that you will know if it's hype you are hearing or truth)

9) Are their prices in reason with the quality, temperment, bloodlines,health testing done?

10) Have their adults been shown to points/championships or been evaluated by at least 3 unbiased knowledgable people/judges for breed worthiness? (this is just as important for a pet only as it is for a show prospect)

11) Do they have their adults and puppies temperament tested?

12) Do they offer a health guarantee for genetic defects?

13) Do they have a contract? (they should, this is important)

14) do they have a buy back/take back clause in their contract ? (this is important and should say that they will buy back/take back/help rehome any dog/puppy produced by them at any time for any reason)

15) Do they sell on spay/neuter contracts? (again, very important)

16) Do they offer contact info so you can contact them after the sale if you should have questions or concerns?

17) Do they feed good quality food? (again important and says something about the breeder)

Do they send home a puppy kit with food being fed,info about the breed, grooming info, 3-4 generation pedigree (you should get this even if your puppy is a mix between two different purebred breeds), health info on parents (copies of health test results), health info on puppies (first vaccinations and health certificate from the vet), registration info?

19) If purebred are the puppies registered with a legitamate registry? (AKC, UKC, CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) beware of the scam registries such as ckc (continental or canine kennel club), ACKC (American Canine Kennel club), WWKC (World Wide Kennel Club) among others

The longer, the better.

I second what everyone else has said - the longer the pup is with mom, the better.

For these little guys, the longer the better. But I would take into consideration the list that Breeze posted. Just weigh out the pro's and con's of both breeders. Good luck :)

The longer , the better .

I will only trust a breeder that ask as much questions as I can ask him or her .

If a person have to trust a breeder , the breeder have to trust you too .

I'm not going to offer an opinion, just my experience:

I got Sadie at 8 weeks and NEVER had a problem. She was healthy, and never whined for her mom at night or anything.

I used to routinely release my puppies at 8 weeks. I didnt have any problems.
But after some professional breeder advice and some reading on my own, I decided to routinely keep them longer 10-12 weeks.
My last litter I did release a puppy at 8 weeks to a couple who lives 15 minutes from me. They had lost their dog of many yrs were devastated and begged to go ahead and take her home. The puppy was a spunky social butt and the lady stayed at home so I went ahead and released her. SHe is doing great, and they didnt have a problem.
But Keeping a puppy longer is better I think. I think it true it puts the finishing touches on them. (for socialization mainly) Makes them more confident.:)

I have gotten puppies myself at 9 weeks and 3 out of 4 had no problems, but one cost me over a thousand in vet bills due to seizures caused by hypoglycemia.

I don't let my puppies go until at least 11 weeks (they are only 4 pounds at maturity). I find they go home eating dry food very well, never have any intestinal upsets from the change of environment and just settle into their new homes with ease at this age. Seems to be easier on the puppies and the new owners.