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Originally Posted by Anouska
Well i can tell you why at least i , and i think many other breeders think that puppies cant leave their home before 12 weeks. And definitly not at 8 weeks !!! OMG.
At first i like to say that its not always the best to vaccinate the babies at such a young age, if there are little babies born, it is defintly not good to vaccinate them early as that. Rather later than too early, i have seen with my own eyes what that can do with a little baby who is not prepared for that yet.
And thats what I call work for healthy. Let me say that a healthy puppy or baby or adult has nothing to do with the age as they leave home!! A late leaving home puppy can also be healthy for sure ! , Mostly they are in better health condition.
My puppies and with me many other breeders puppies are not weant anymore at 7 weeks, they eat solid food on their own , playing with their littermates and growing up and discover the world!!And if the babies need more time they get more time. Not every puppy is as quick as the books say!. And if they dont need it anymore and its too long, i seperate them .
And we spent every time too socialize them, and ofcourse we cant do it perfect for every lifestyle.
Not every puppy is the same , they will develope different and not every puppy is ready too leave home that age.
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Exactly. Not every puppy is the same. I believe some are ready at 8 weeks, and if they are, why hold on to them for no reason? Sure babies develop differently, but you said it yourself... "Let me say that a healthy puppy or baby or adult has nothing to do with the age as they leave home!!". Rather, I think its the condition the pup is in. At 8 weeks, a well bred, bigger, well cared for strong pup shouldn't be held until 12 weeks just because our breed has some smaller puppies that need extra care.
On rather later than too early, it doesn't seem that "early" causes damage, but too late can result in nastiness such as Parvo or distemper or a dead puppy. I'd rather take the small risk associated with vaccinations that are generally safe at a younger age, than wait and wait, only to have a puppy die. It's all personal opinion. Studies go both ways. People can argue vehemently against the standard tried and true answers, but there are thousands of healthy little chis running around that left their home at 8 weeks for their new home vaccinations included and they stand to reason that the exception should not be argued into a rule.