The Breeder said if all the puppies were doing well and got the OK from the Vet, that they could go home on Christmas Eve. They will be just over 6 weeks old then.southerngirls\";p=\"54625 said:Ahhh-she looks so sweet!! when does she get to come home?
I know there is a lot of controversy on this subject...but I just want to say that we got Jetta on her 6 week birthday...while she did have some bite issues, they have already started to decline a whole lot and she is only 4 months old...Bumpy\";p=\"54636 said:Your pup will be missing out on some very important learning that goes on between litter mates in the 6-8 week range. Bite inhabition being one very important one. 6 weeks is very young to be removing the pup from the group. I am not trying to rain on your fun, but you and the pup would be far better served to get him later at 8 weeks at the least 10 even better. The social skills they learn in this time can make all the difference later on. But either way good luck.
I know there is a lot of controversy on this subject...but I just want to say that we got Jetta on her 6 week birthday...while she did have some bite issues, they have already started to decline a whole lot and she is only 4 months old...aquagirl900\";p=\"54641 said:[quote="Bumpy\";p=\"54636":10v2g1qm]Your pup will be missing out on some very important learning that goes on between litter mates in the 6-8 week range. Bite inhabition being one very important one. 6 weeks is very young to be removing the pup from the group. I am not trying to rain on your fun, but you and the pup would be far better served to get him later at 8 weeks at the least 10 even better. The social skills they learn in this time can make all the difference later on. But either way good luck.
I understand. Their are some real strong opinions on the issue. I tend to agree that it is early, but as I said not un manageable. It does need to be said to an un knowing person though as knowledge is power. IMO it is the breeders reponsibility to realize this. And honestly one that lets them go that early will not get much respect from me. But again only my opinion. Not aimed at your pup in any way. I'm sure you have done just fine by her.aquagirl900\";p=\"54652 said:I'm sorry..the whole too young thing is a senstive issue with me as it seemed that some people on another forum looked down on me for getting Jetta at 6 instead of 8 weeks...and she is a happy, healthy *i hope, lol* well socialized bright intelligent dog who doesn't seem to have suffered from being taken too young...was it work, yes...but it did help strengthen our relationship and I really think she sees me as her new mommy...
All the puppies are supposed to go home on Christmas Eve if Vet approved.southerngirls\";p=\"54669 said:I to agree that 6 wks is a bit early..but then again we have people here who have had their dogs at that age who seem to be doing well. For my own piece of mind, i would talk to the breeder about waiting another two weeks, its hard but IMO well worth it. there is ALOT of things they learn quicker and easier from litter mates and mom during that time...
All the puppies are supposed to go home on Christmas Eve if Vet approved.Izzy\";p=\"54677 said:[quote="southerngirls\";p=\"54669":15zq93f1]I to agree that 6 wks is a bit early..but then again we have people here who have had their dogs at that age who seem to be doing well. For my own piece of mind, i would talk to the breeder about waiting another two weeks, its hard but IMO well worth it. there is ALOT of things they learn quicker and easier from litter mates and mom during that time...