How old is a pug puppie when they are able to leave their mothers. How many weeks are they?
2007-10-04 09:53:15 · 12 answers · asked by capoeirista 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Absolute *minimum* is 8 weeks, definitely no earlier. Many breeders keep them until 12 weeks because the pups are still learning from their mother and each other about social skills, pack behavior, bite inhibition, etc., and it makes for more well-adjusted dogs. (I recommend keeping them until 12 weeks.)
Here is a link that overviews puppy development:
http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/pup-dev.pdf
2007-10-04 10:01:29 · answer #1 · answered by abbyful 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wait a minimum of 8 weeks, if not 10-12. They need to stay with their mothers so they can learn basic socialization and bodily functions. This is true of all dogs. My sister got a schnauzer who was 6 weeks, and she had lots of trouble with potty training. He took an unusually long time to learn these skills. He also bit frequently because he had not been taught by his mother that he should not bite. When a puppy who has finished teething bites the dam, she will bite back to show it that this is bad behavior. Please make sure the dog is old enough so you don't have these issues. Even though you obviously want to bring home your new arrival as soon as possible, give it time so you can enjoy a happier life together.
2007-10-04 14:00:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least 9 weeks, if not 10-12. The longer they stay with their litter, the better. From 7-10 weeks they learn important socialization and grooming skills.
That goes for ANY puppy, not just Pugs...
2007-10-04 09:58:32 · answer #3 · answered by Yo LO! 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
at least 8 weeks is normal if they have been properly weined off the mothers milk.
The only exception to this is a puppy that's had problems with it's immune system and need the mothers milk.
For the first weeks of life, puppies acquire their immune system from their mother, after that it continues to develop on it's own and some are slow to start this.
This is why puppies get Demadex / skin mites and other things.
But, as a rule, never shift to hard food until the immune system has what it needs and that's 8 weeks.
2007-10-04 10:00:00 · answer #4 · answered by psychnet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
8-12 weeks. This allows adequate time to learn "doggy manners".
ilov2rofl: After many many years of training other people's dogs I can tell you that in my experience MOST dogs who have dog aggression issues or a prolonged nipping period as puppies were removed from their mothers/siblings prior to 8 weeks. I find it preferential to have pups stay with their siblings until 8 weeks so they can learn bite inhibition as well as proper social skills. I used to believe as you do.. and wanted to get the pups under the care and instruction of humans as early as possible... I've since revised my opinion and find the extra 2 weeks with siblings greatly decreases other issues in adulthood. (which does theoretically lower my training income... but .. oh well...).
2007-10-04 10:19:01 · answer #5 · answered by animal_artwork 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
8 weeks
2007-10-04 09:56:02 · answer #6 · answered by Moose 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Teh best is not until the youngest 8 weeks but make sure they are definately eating dry food.
they should be wormed at 2,4,6,and 8 weeks
tehy should get their first shots at 6 weeks
2007-10-04 11:26:30 · answer #7 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AT LEAST 8 weeks, but many breeders keep them for 10 or 12 weeks.
2007-10-04 09:56:00 · answer #8 · answered by hello 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
With small dogs it is best to leave them with mom until 10 weeks old.
2007-10-04 09:58:02 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Minimum of 8 weeks is best.
2007-10-04 09:59:05 · answer #10 · answered by Sniggle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋