I am buying a dog in 2 weeks and the owner said icould take her home early if i wanted too before he got her their shots. If i took her home early then i would have to bring her back the day of her shots and then pick her back up. Is this a good idea?
2007-11-30 00:32:22 · 20 answers · asked by Matt S 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Its ok either or but it sounds like a real inconveince. I would pick the pup up when he has had his shots and not before. Less stress for the puppy also that can induce illnesses.
2007-11-30 00:36:12 · answer #1 · answered by Boxer Lover 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's the breeder/owners job to give the puppy it's shots and to have the dog dewormed...DO NOT pick the puppy up before the dog gets it's shots ....because without the shots the puppy can get sick if it comes in contact with another dog that has something and that dog passes something on to your puppy. Then you'll have alot more to worry about than dropping off and picking up your new puppy for it's shots.
Oh by the way if you pick the puppy up before it gets it's shots the previous owner may tell you later.... it's your job to get it done because now it's your dog and you knew the dog didn't have shots when you picked it up and that becomes your responsibility not the previous owner.
Don't forget the papers to prove the dog got it's shots and check the date on it too....the paper should have the Vet's name and address on it with the Vet's stamp on it and the papers should have stickers on it telling you what kind of shots the dog got there should be more than one sticker.
Just read the papers to make sure it's legitimate.
Again DON'T PICK THE DOG UP UNTIL IT GETS IT'S SHOTS!!!
2007-11-30 09:01:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In many places, it's illegal to sell a dog before it's at least 7 weeks old and has had it's first shots and deworming. Without the first set of puppy shots, taking a young puppy away from its litter and exposing it to a variety of different environments could expose it to diseases, (like parvo), that could kill it.
Plus, puppies do best when they are with Mom and littermates until 8-9 weeks of age. They learn a variety of important social and behavioral skills during these first few weeks.
I'd definitely wait until the puppy is old enough- and quite frankly, I'd re-think buying a puppy from a breeder who's willing to sell a puppy without shots. This is not a good sign of a caring, responsible breeder.
2007-11-30 08:50:29 · answer #3 · answered by YODEL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I understand what you are saying, you can get the pup early and then take it back to the breeder to get its first round of shots which the breeder will provide, with the cost of the pup. You should be OK if you keep the pup inside the house and out of contact with any other animals. Which you should do anyway until the pup has had all of its shots, which is about 16 weeks old.
2007-12-01 04:20:53 · answer #4 · answered by Tin Can Sailor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does early mean? Be cautious of anyone who lets you take a puppy before it is 8 weeks old. 8 weeks is the recommended time a puppy should spend with the mother. It can have serious development/personality disorders if removed from mother too soon! I would get all the shots first, she could get sick traveling to her new home without any vaccines! Call a vet and ask if its safe just to make sure! Good luck! And congrats on the new puppy!!!!
2007-11-30 08:38:08 · answer #5 · answered by Susan F 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
No, this a not a good idea, the person you are buying this pup from has no clue.
1st legally microchipping must be done before you pick up your puppy, make sure you fill out the change of ownership papers.
2nd, They should have their 1st shots before you take him, he should be between 6 and 8 wks at this stage, pups should be older than 6 wks before they go to a new home, ideally 10 wks would be lovely
I picked up my little dashund at 14 wks and have no problems with her 7 yrs down the track.
3rd, Parvo virus is a horrible, and usually lethal disease especially to puppies, and this last week have known of several cases where pups have been put down due to this.
Find out about Parvo Virus more from your vet.
Do not let your dog socialise with other dogs, or take it out walking the street until those 3 lots of injections have been given. 2nd injection given at 10-12wks and the 3rd between 14-16wks.
2007-11-30 08:55:38 · answer #6 · answered by jordancassandra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a puppy should be at least 8 weeks before bringing it home. A reputable breeder has already given the first vaccine and deworming.
WHY would you need to bring her back the day of her shots then pick her back up? That doesn't make sense to me.
Anytime you get a new puppy or dog (or kitten or cat), the first place you bring them is to the vet for a heath check. Period.
2007-11-30 08:41:48 · answer #7 · answered by Pink 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No....I'd just wait. In fact, if possible, I'd wait until at least a week-10 days after the shot to take her home. The vaccine doesn't kick in and "work" immediately. And even at that, if that is the first shot, I'd be very careful about taking the puppy out in public until it's had the full series of vaccinations...somewhere around 12-16 weeks. You could be fine....but why take the chance.
2007-11-30 08:41:09 · answer #8 · answered by twhrider 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, let the breeder give the pup it's first shots. Be patient it's better for you and the pup. Remember to have your pup vet checked a few days after you bring it home too. This way you can have your vet set up the right schedule for the pups remaining shots and they will give you all kinds of information on how to properly care for your pup too. Also a very good idea just to make sure your pup is really healthy also.
2007-11-30 08:37:17 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
BAD IDEA
I would be leary of getting a pup at all from this person.
Who know's what these pups may be exposed to being picked up without shots and being returned. Your pup even not being picked up early may be explosed to something even before the shot would take affect.
Where I live in the USA it is against the law to sell a pup without it's first shots and worming and a 10 day health guarantee.
If you do get this pup please take it directly to the vets.
Good Luck
2007-11-30 10:59:31 · answer #10 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is too young for shots then she is probably too young to go home with you. Puppies really shouldn't leave the rest of the litter til they are at least 8 wks old.
As far as taking her out in the world without shots - it's just way too risky!
This breeder is extremely, extremely irresponsible & does not care about the welfare of the puppies.
The puppy could become very sick & die!
Since she is so careless - this indicates that she has been careless about other things.
This should be a warning signal to you - do not get your puppy here.
I would DEFINITELY look somewhere else to get your puppy.
Good luck to you.
2007-11-30 08:37:51 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋