My dad's friend's Shih Tzu is pregnant, and my parents are thinking about getting one. I just want to know how old (how many weeks) it has to be before I can get it.
2006-07-31 11:15:48 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Every puppy no matter the breed has to be no less than 8 weeks of age before being separated from their mother. This is very important for their emotional development, having breed and owned Shih-Tzu's for 15yrs my 9 yr old girl who is an absolute delight, she has a full coat which personally I find easier to manage. To have the pleasure of owning a Shih-Tzu is a 12yr + commitment they have a long coat and can be high maintainence, choose wisely.
2006-07-31 11:52:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The propper age that most breeders let puppies leave the mother is at 8 weeks of age. Because those two weeks between 6 and 8 weeks are so important in the building of the pack, it is better for the puppy to stay with its littermates untill 8 weeks old.
2006-07-31 11:17:54 · answer #2 · answered by announmous 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All dogs are the same: No younger than 8 weeks, preferably more like 12 weeks. Puppies taken from their mothers too early can exhibet a lot of behavioral problems as adults (seperation anxiety, inappropriate "humping", dog-aggression, poor socialization, lack of bite-inhibition). The mother and littermates of a puppy have a lot of valuable things to teach and taking the puppy away too early means that you'll have to teach them these things instead. Best to let Mom handle it.
2006-07-31 11:19:14 · answer #3 · answered by tenzo0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think around 8 - 10 weeks should be an appropriate time. Once the puppy has been weaned from it's mother and is eating solid food.
2006-07-31 11:17:52 · answer #4 · answered by goldmedaldiver 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A minimum of 8 weeks but it is much better to give puppies 12 weeks...allows for additional group behavior bonding, mental growth with siblings and general overall well being.
2006-07-31 11:20:13 · answer #5 · answered by bluejets13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a STABLE dog later in life, keep mom and siblings together for at least 8 weeks. Even when the mom has little to do with them, the learning from being with the littermates is valuable.
2006-07-31 11:18:18 · answer #6 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least 8 weeks - this allows for socialization with other dogs and the puppy to learn bite inhibition with siblings.
2006-07-31 11:18:50 · answer #7 · answered by dvm2b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the same time around any pet. It's usually 8-10 weeks. That gives them time to notice their surroundings and explore more.
2006-07-31 11:19:47 · answer #8 · answered by chipster_520 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
puppies are usually weaned at 8 weeks. So you have 2 months to wait.
2006-07-31 11:19:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 months I think.
OMG this reminded me of a joke. What do u call a Shi Tzu and Bulldog mix?
a ********!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!
2006-07-31 11:19:21 · answer #10 · answered by General X 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋