2007-02-12 11:53:48 · 17 answers · asked by allison_sdlr 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
At least 8 weeks but most reputable breeders keep them for 10 to 12. In California it is illegal for a puppy to be sold and taken home before it reaches 10 weeks.
2007-02-12 11:57:09 · answer #1 · answered by Monique D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Somewhere around 6 or 8 wks old is a good time for the puppies to leave the litter.
2007-02-12 11:56:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A puppy should be 8 weeks old before it leaves its mother, even if the puppy is only going to its mother for milk once a day and eating puppy food, it still needs to stay with her. An animals immune system is not fully developed until roughly 8 weeks and therefore its needs its mothers milk for their antibodies.
2007-02-12 12:00:46 · answer #3 · answered by MMiles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the breed. In smaller toys it is more like 12 weeks, in most dog breeds rule of thumb used to be no soner than 6 weeks but has recently been moved to 8.
2007-02-12 11:58:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
6 weeks
2007-02-12 11:58:40 · answer #5 · answered by 71100 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
6 weeks
2007-02-12 11:57:48 · answer #6 · answered by jvc8120 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most people start finding new homes at 6 weeks. An ideal time is 9 weeks. And at least first shots and worming.
2007-02-12 12:00:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 - 8 weeks old
2007-02-12 11:56:02 · answer #8 · answered by Nette 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the puppy should be weaned at about 6-8 weeks. that means it stops drinking milk and starts eating dog/puppy food. you may need to help with this proccess.
2007-02-12 13:30:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In many states, it is ILLEGAL to buy, give away, or sell puppies before 8 weeks. 6 weeks is too young and there have been studies that have shown that 8+ weeks is best.
2007-02-12 11:58:26 · answer #10 · answered by Cave Canem 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋