Personally, anywhere from 8-10 weeks. I have seen 7.5 weeks work out OK, and just got my newest pup at 10 weeks. So it varies.
The most important thing is that the new owners are prepared for what they are about to do.
I raised many litters for Rott rescue, and always strongly recommended they buy the Leerburg DVD Your Puppy 8 Weeks to 8 Months . There is a lot of info there that is invaluable. I also recommend that they buy Grow Your Pup With Bones & Shock to the System . This is how I feel, and like to educate new owners to a new way of thought.
I also start getting pups used to being in a crate for an hour at a time starting at 7 weeks. It can't hurt, and will make things easier for the new parents...
I agree with that, but in some areas it is illegal to sell them at less than 8, and I have had no problems with 10 weeks, if the breeder can hold out that long
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Your state may have a law. Florida Law is 8 weeks old and sold with a health certificate.
Have the parents of the litter had their hips certified?
I don't think you have much experience placing pups in a proper home, do you? For me this is the most important part of breeding and the scariest.
My sport destined or work destined homes are easy. They are normally placed with people I know or we have common friends. Both worlds are kind of small so even if it's not someone I know it normally pretty easy to make a few phone calls. The ones for pet homes are the most difficult. I do a lot of interviewing and decline a lot of people.
Don't want to sound preachy but I feel strongly that when we are responsible for bringing these dogs into being our responsibility does not end the day they leave our home.
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Re: Puppies Last Night
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