i have four beautifull puppys that me dog had a while back, they are starting to eat and nibble and don't suck or drink milk that much anymore, they also can run... it's so cute! thanks for you're answers!
2006-07-14 07:43:17 · 15 answers · asked by Jazzy B 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Most puppies need to stay with their mothers until they are 8 weeks old. They should be completly weaned and eating puppy food before you sell them. Also, they should have their first set of puppy shots at 6 weeks and they will need to have another at 9 weeks and again at 12 weeks. It is always a good idea to get a dewormer from your vet when you take them to get their first set of shots.
2006-07-14 07:52:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 0⤋
Minimum 8 weeks. I keep mine until 10 weeks. Even if they don't need their mother for food, they still learn social skills from her and from their littermates. Puppies who leave the litter too early often have training and socialization problems.
I give first shots at 8 weeks, then 12 then 16. But if you're letting them go at 8 weeks then see if your vet wants to vaccinate them earlier.
They get their first deworming at 3 weeks, then once a week for two more weeks.
2006-07-14 15:34:19 · answer #2 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like they have told you that they are ready to go. When they don't need their mother anymore is a good time to go, you don't want it to be too early but you also don't want to force the mother to put up with them longer than she has to. Most people are saying 8 weeks but it also depends on the individual animal.
Time to find good homes for those puppies!
2006-07-14 15:08:06 · answer #3 · answered by Lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By law 8 weeks old but in some cases 10-12 weeks old it depends on how well they are doing..and if they are fully weaned from their mom so I would say they almost ready .Good Luck.
2006-07-14 15:58:28 · answer #4 · answered by kutiepye28 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
8 or 9 weeks old
2006-07-14 14:58:41 · answer #5 · answered by Tiffy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine go no sooner than 9 weeks. It is much easier to let them go earlier, so some people do, but that time with the dam and littermates is so important for them to learn how to act with other dogs.
Nothing sadder than seeing a dog, let go way to young, who does not know how to interact with other dogs.
2006-07-14 14:54:57 · answer #6 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess 2 months is about right. If puppies are taken from their mother & siblings too soon they won't know how to behave with other dogs.
2006-07-14 14:50:49 · answer #7 · answered by harveymac1336 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I bought my lab when she was two months old. So I guess between 8-10 weeks.
2006-07-14 14:48:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with the others 8 weeks, some wait utill 10 weeks.
2006-07-14 14:48:51 · answer #9 · answered by eva diane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should sell them when they are able to eat hard puppy food and when they can be on there own.and usually you should sell them at around eight-weeks old.
2006-07-14 14:48:13 · answer #10 · answered by arosiekiten 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋