they are weaned and the mom really doesn't pay any attention to them... can I give them to their new owners yet?
The mom doesn't want anything to do with them... she doesn't even go in with them anymore...
2006-10-04 07:24:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
The puppies are likely to live and do fine with their new owners..However, you will produce the much NICER puppy if you keep them with their litter mates for the 7th week.. That is when they learn the very basic puppy good behaviors, such as playng gently, and controlling their bites..If a puppy bites his siblings too hard, the siblings will either bite hard back, or abandon the naughty puppy. this is the best way for them to learn that biting hard is not acceptable behavior..the same with being food-aggressive, and several other lessons...The 7 th week is THE most important socialization training in the puppy's life...It is much better for him to learn these manners from his litter-mates..
2006-10-04 07:48:17 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great general answers for a very good general question. Specifically....."it DEPENDS"...lol .....on the number of pups, the breed, and if the mommy is smart enough to know when to give up if SHE isn't being allowed to wean them. You probably have "pack rank" here. Mommy knows this! So if you do not agree with how she should "wean" her babies; she's gonna give up and let ya do it YOUR way! In all seriousness though; watch her without her knowing it. She may sneak in for a little feeding time when you are not there to call the shots. Mommy could be warn out and not up to par herself for many reasons. She might need a trip to the vet. The babies will be fine to let go of at this age IF the new owners know this is a dangerous time of year for pups to be without their Mom's antibodies they get from her and give them the attention and care they would give a new born human baby. Just the move away from home WILL lower their immune system just from the normal stress of a change from what they are used to. Eight weeks and a couple of shots under their belt would be best if possible. Good fortune to you and the babies! And by the way.......she just might be a spoiled baby herself like a couple I've had!!!
2006-10-04 15:44:47 · answer #2 · answered by Debbie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the pups still need time together to learn important doggie rules, however you can separate them from mom as long as they are fully weaned and can eat normal puppy food. Wait until the pups are at least 8 weeks old until they go to their new homes. Make sure, however, than any pups left over are separated by 12 weeks old so they learn to bond with people instead of other dogs.
2006-10-04 14:26:51 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can give the to owners, but if you start to supplement their food with puppy chow (like the owners will when they are gone), you can give them a chance for two more weeks, to learn more about interacting. I think pups taken this early from Mom and the litter-OFTEN suffer from seperation anxiety and have to be medicated. They act out by ripping furniture apart, howling and all sorts of behaviors that may have the new owners bringing them right back to you, dumping them at the shelter or worse, abandoning them.
Pups need to spend at least 8 weeks with mom and their litter mates. It's enough time to get bigger and get tired of the others and be really OK with leaving.
2006-10-04 14:34:55 · answer #4 · answered by Mimi Di 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probally if they have all there shots but usally they dont give dogs to there owners till there 8 weeks so i would call the vet first. and tell there new owners that untill there about 10 weeks they should mix wet dog food and dry dog food together and they should have a bottle like what they put in there bunnies cage and a regular water bowl too. hope this helps bye..
2006-10-04 14:31:36 · answer #5 · answered by Donna P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pups you can sell at 6-8 weeks better at 8 weeks or you can even have people come look at them then sell them to them at 8 weeks.
2006-10-04 14:28:09 · answer #6 · answered by forrealnews 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are 2 anwsers 1 that u can give them to there new owners as long as they nurse them are as long as they no a good bit about dogs 2 u cant give them away because they are to young and they would die are u can wait till there 2 months and then give them away your choice make the right decision ok if u have any questions holla at me ant5943859@yahoo.com bye bye
2006-10-04 14:35:15 · answer #7 · answered by anthony l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They would be ok but I would wait at least one more week just to be on the safe side....Then you know for sure they are eating well and are really ready to go.
2006-10-04 14:27:56 · answer #8 · answered by yetti 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they can go to new owners. suggest that they may need a supplement from the pet store or vet......puppy food and get those vacc's started, if not already.
2006-10-04 14:31:20 · answer #9 · answered by sred 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got my puppy when it was 6 weeks and he did just fine!!
2006-10-04 14:27:55 · answer #10 · answered by jaysgurl28 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋