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how old should they be before you bring them home? We got our little boy, Samson, at 7 weeks old. we did not know this was too early. luckily I have not seen any issues with him, he is practically the perfect dog. We are getting another one, he was born Dec 3rd. How old should he be before we pick him up. |
I got Penny when she was 8 weeks....But I believe that is too early...She is a year old now and very healthy...we've never had a problem...I think you should wait 12 weeks...I am sure someone will know for sure... Just got a second one for Christmas...she is 6 mos. old.... :) |
You should wait 12 weeks before bringing your new baby home. 7 weeks is just to young this babies are just barely weened at 8 weeks. The socialization period begins at 8 weeks. At 9 wee4ks they are most imprestionable anything done at this times remains for life of the dog. I always make sure my puppies have had to shots before leaving my home as they can have am allergic reaction on the second shot. I want to be the one to experience this if it happens as I know what to do for them. I also hold my tiny ones longer. I will not let them go until they are a least 2 lbs. sometimes that can take up to 6 months. These little ones are so fragile a lot can go wrong if you have never experienced some of the illinesses in them. This is my opinion. But I take the over cautious side with my pups. Betty |
It is state law in Maryland that you cannot separate a dog and momma until 8 weeks. This is for any breed. My brother got a puppy from Virginia (lab) that was only 5 week old! I am sure this was against some law! Any time after that is established by the breeder for the good of the dog. My breeder gave my my first one at 8 1/2 weeks and my second one right at 9 weeks. Roscoe was a big pup but Sparkle was tiny. I called the breeder every day with updates and questions. She is the best. Turned out to be a great friend. The pups from both litters went to people that were couples, no kids and constant supervision for the first week. If we couldnt be there 24/7 for the first week she would "babysit" or she would keep them until you had one week to dedicate to familiarize your pup with its new surroundings and routine. She was a PET breeder, not a show breeder and she did the first round of shots. She worked for the humane society locally and I had her vet (who did home visits) for the first few months. I now go to another vet because I have history with one that I liked but it was nice to know I had a backup plan. |
If you watch the interaction between mother and babies at 8 weeks and beyond, you will know what people mean when they tell you how important that socialization is. They play with them. and teach them not to play too rough, they play tug of war with them, and let them win. It is such a special time. Many people think that once they are weaned they need to be separated fromt their mothers. They are so wrong. That is when the schooling begins. |
The best time in my opnion is 12 weeks as well. |
thanks, the breader said I could pick him up anytime after he is 10 weeks old |
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That is so cool.... :) |
at least 12 weeks. |
YTCA requires breeders to wait a minimum of 12 weeks, state law applies to all breeds, and larger breeds can be separated earlier. |
12 weeks is best! |
i got riley when he was 8 weeks & madison when she was 11. we definitely had to care for riley a lot more when we got him. it took a while for him to eat kibble, i had to feed him baby food mixed in with canned puppy food... and i had to give him nutrical like 3 times a day. maddie is a breeze.. she ate kibble like the 2nd day she was home! i will admit it did take riley a shorter time to be potty trained, we're almost there with maddie. |
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