when is the right age to buy a puppy( should the puppy be about 8-10 months)???
2007-08-09 05:24:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
They have to be at least 8 weeks to be adopted out. Some even require 12 weeks or more.
2007-08-09 05:28:39 · answer #1 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You were right with the number, but it is weeks, not months.
8-12 weeks is the best time to buy a puppy. Some breeders recommend waiting until 12 weeks for more social training from mom, but puppies are ususally good to go at 8 weeks.
2007-08-09 05:30:20 · answer #2 · answered by Shanna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
puppies can leave their mom at 8 weeks. any time after 8 weeks is fine also. so no u dont have to wait 8 to 10 months to get ur puppy if ur getting one u only have to wait until it is 8 weeks. sometimes it depends on what the breeder is comfortable with. if they feel that they should keep it longer than they will.
2007-08-09 05:29:26 · answer #3 · answered by Stephanie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best time to buy a puppie, and it shuld be illegal to buy after, is 7 to 8 weeks. at that age they still dont know their parents and when moved to another permanent residence, will grow up to belive the new owners are the real owners. after 8 weeks, the puppy realises its parents and if moved, will be confused and perhaps run away. at the same time, if you buy them earlier, you are depriving them of the mothers milk which is critical in their healthy growth. hope this helps you
2007-08-09 05:34:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good breeder will keep puppies for 8 weeks.That gives them the two series of shots they need to protect them in their new enviroment.1st shots at 6 weeks should be a 7 in 1,and a booster 7 in one at 8 weeks.This gives the parvo and distemper protection puppies need.....George
2007-08-09 05:33:03 · answer #5 · answered by tgeorge12000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Large breed puppies, need to stay with their mom and siblings for 8 weeks old, and small breeds puppies, need to be with mom and siblings until 12 weeks old!
2007-08-09 06:04:03 · answer #6 · answered by Chihuahua Addict Adores Scooby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
7.5-8 weeks, I read it in a book when I got a puppy a few days ago, the training really is more affective at this age
2007-08-09 05:31:25 · answer #7 · answered by Christa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
8-10 weeks (not months) is what most vets will tell you. It gives the pups time to get weaned off of their mothers and gets them socialized within the litter. 8-10 months seems a bit long to me.
2007-08-09 05:29:40 · answer #8 · answered by misses_f 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well for one never get a puppy at 6 weeks! my dad says it is better to get a puppy at 12 weeks because they will have better bladder control. hope this helps!
2007-08-09 05:34:35 · answer #9 · answered by birdcam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
8 weeks.
2007-08-09 05:28:18 · answer #10 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋