Comments on: pug puppies being able to leave mothers?

By: hollinshermione

hollinshermione — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:55:59 +0000

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.
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By: Kit_kat

Kit_kat — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:28:59 +0000

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
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By: animal_artwork

animal_artwork — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:23:59 +0000

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…).
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Breeder of Champion and Working Service Dogs for 19 years. Behavioral training consultant.

By: chihuahua lover

chihuahua lover — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:11:59 +0000

i have a pug! i was gonna breed it so i have done all my reaserch and then....i wasn';t alloud. they should be atleast 8 weeks before they leave!
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By: abbyful

abbyful — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:44:59 +0000

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
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By: iluvtorofl

iluvtorofl — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:22:59 +0000

It depends on the laws in your state. Actually any puppy can be weaned by 5-6 weeks and leave Mom safely. This whole 8-week plus idea is new within the last 15 years. Bunny huggers at work.
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By: psychnet

psychnet — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:50:59 +0000

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.
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24 year breeder/trainer

By: Gina C

Gina C — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:27:59 +0000

Minimum of 8 weeks is best.
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http://www.sandcastlealapahas.com

By: Yo LO!

Yo LO! — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:04:59 +0000

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…
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By: Goldengal

Goldengal — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:58:59 +0000

With small dogs it is best to leave them with mom until 10 weeks old.
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