We have taken in 9 puppies when the mother was killed. The mother was a ferrell type dog and we suspect these puppies are a pit mix. We have been raising them for two weeks now and would guess they are between 4-5 weeks. My question is when should they start being adopted? Obviously with a mother that is between 8-10 weeks, but with no mother, what should we do?
Tracy Collins Webboard User Reg: 10-09-2008
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Props to you for raising these orphans. That's awesome. Must be a huge amount of work.
In a perfect world, I also think pups should stay in the litter until 8-10 weeks (or even 12)--but not because they learn so much from the mother, but from each other. Those weeks in the litter are when little pups learn really important things, especially bite inhibition. A few extra weeks would also give you the opportunity to do some extra socializing with them (walking on different surfaces, exposing them to different noises, etc.) to really set them up for success in their new homes.
But--finding homes is the #1 consideration, obviously. If a good home comes along for a pup and for whatever reason they can't wait a week or two (or three), then I'd say it's more important to place the pup than hold it.
For pits especially I would keep them together til 8 wks at least. Certainly you could have people see them and choose the one they want but their social developement is important then.
Anything else aside....in many states it is illegal to place pups before 8 wks.
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