I have herd you can sell your puppies at 8 weeks, and I've also heard 6 weeks. This is my first litter so I'm a bit confused. I didn't know if the age varied for different breeds. I would very much appreciate accurate answers! Thanks.
2006-12-17 07:16:59 · 13 answers · asked by SmartStuff 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I am shocked at the number of people that suggested that you separate the puppies before 8 weeks of age!
NEVER buy or sell a puppy under 8 weeks of age.
As a trainer, some of the biggest behavior issues I deal with are from pups that didn't learn anything about self-control and socialization. Almost always, these are the pups that were bought at an early age. Some puppies are horribly shy and terrified of the world, others are raging maniacs biting anything and everything in sight. A lot of unscrupulous breeders will try to unload the puppies earlier - so they don't have to feed them or give them shots. That's a load of crap. Those puppies need their mother for more than just milk. Their mother and the other littermates teach puppies about inhibiting bite, socializing with dogs, heirarchy, and so much more. If you buy a pup at 6 weeks, you are really getting cheated out of some early social development that cannot be replaced. If you sell a pup at 6 weeks, you're cheating your buyers and setting them up for behavioral problems. As a responsible breeder, I am sure that you plan to take back any puppy that doesn't work out for the life of the dog (because that is what responsible breeders do). Do you want to take back a nut-job puppy just because you didn't want to wait 2 weeks??
The city that I live in just passed an ordinance that does not allow the sales of puppies younger than 8 weeks. ANY puppy, ANY breed. Good breeders would never think of doing it.
2006-12-17 17:40:57 · answer #1 · answered by keesnbcs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No earlier than 8 weeks old. Puppies are learning vital social skills from mom a littermates at this age. Puppies taken away before 8 weeks have a greater chance of developing behavior problems such as seperataion anxiety later in life.
It is also illegal in some states to sell a pup before 8 weeks old.
2006-12-17 09:49:17 · answer #2 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Google "labrador retreiver" and go to a breed club near you. They will have lists of breeders. Please do your homework on getting this breed first, Yes they are great family dogs, but they are also BIG, nead LOTS of exercise and are very bouncy! Without proper training they can become uncontrollable, and 35kg+ of bouncing muscle can do a lot of damage! Many people buy Lab's because they get the impression they are easy to keep, I would say this is true for someone who knows dogs, if you haven't had one before, start with a quieter breed, or take your Lab to puppy classes, then obedience classes after that.
2016-03-28 22:18:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will need to look up the dog law for your state. Many states do not allow the sale or transfer of puppies under the age of 8 weeks. It is really best to wait until the pups are 10 weeks old so they can learn the dog social skills from their littermates and mother that they need and won't get if separated too soon. Thanks for being concerned, I hope you make the best choice for your pup and wait the extra weeks, your adopters and the pups will thank you for it!
2006-12-17 07:29:51 · answer #4 · answered by dedum 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
PLEASE PLEASE take my word for this, no younger then 8 weeks no matter what anyone tells you. It is a scientific fact that the pup needs the mother until at least then. For one, they need her antibodies from her milk to keep them healthy, it is also an important social aspect for them during that time, they are learning about other dogs and things around them. They will be much happier well adjusted puppies if you wait until they are 8 -12 weeks old.
10 weeks being the earliest I would personally ever sell a dog.
2006-12-17 07:35:41 · answer #5 · answered by sabinepd 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
A puppy of any breed/mix should NOT be sold until after it has completed it's 7th week. 8 weeks or older is better. In many states it is illegal to buy,sell, adopt or giveaway any puppy that hasn't yet completed it's 7th week and in some states 8 weeks.
2006-12-17 09:21:40 · answer #6 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Please wait until they are 8-10 weeks old. Puppies learn so much from their mom in those last few weeks. The Mom teaches them mannners, like where to pee, not to bite too hard. Plus they will be old enought to have had 2 shots, the first set of shots doesn't protect as well until the 2nd booster. Ask your vet, they'll tell you they have had puppies die of parvo with one shot but never after having 2.
2006-12-17 07:22:36 · answer #7 · answered by pharfly1 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Most breeders use the 6-8 week guideline. You can look for potential puppy parents now and get them lined up, but just let them know the pup will be available on a certain date.
2006-12-17 07:23:04 · answer #8 · answered by CAE 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Anywhere between the ages of 6 to 8 weeks, or when they are weaned from mom is a good guideline to follow.
2006-12-17 07:18:50 · answer #9 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
6-8 weeks.
2006-12-17 07:18:47 · answer #10 · answered by Hushyanoize 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋