Bringing pup home @ 6 weeks.

I know this is not an ideal time to take a pup from the litter, but I would like to hear if anyone has any first hand experience they'd like to share? Is it as horrible as the internet has told me?

The pup was weaned at 4 weeks.

 

I prefer to get a pup at 6 weeks old. They require a bit more attention but I believe there will be a deeper bond with you, more than a pup that is 8 weeks or older. IMO

 

Personally I don't think it makes any difference, especially if the pup was allowed to nurse some or get some of the gyps milk! We had one HEAVEY bred Tobe & Rose dog that would kill the pups, after A few days! We milked the gyp and bottle feed the pups for about another week or so then started mixing formula, every one turned out adjusted and healthy! It's just A LOT of work! In that instance we let the pups stay together they did just fine! Got three litters that way!

 

There should be no problem at all I've got a couple a 5-6 weeks old. Male sure he eats. At 6 weeks they should be eating puppy.

 

NO , its not horrible....the internet is horrible for spreading lies. LOL......key word WEANED, once the pups are weaned they dont need the mother.

 

Thanks for the input fellas. I'll not sweat it.

 

Good luck on your pup.

 

I like mine after 8 weeks. Reason being 6-12 weeks is when they really start to wake up and start to rough each other up real good. Also every pup I got after 8 weeks had more instinct then the ones I rushed and got at 6.

 

Saiyagain said it best when they are weaned they can go home. If they are eating dog food they are good to go.

 

I like to let pups stay on mother as long as she allows them. Even if they are eating soaked puppy food. Mothers milk has a lot of good things for them.
JM2C