Post by: halfpipe88 on April 17, 2013, 07:09:08 AM
Richard A Wolters preached day 49 based on some pretty thorough research. I'm getting a Brittany pup that was born on April 1st and would like to hear some of your experiences. Thank you.
Post by: ghosthunter on April 17, 2013, 07:17:58 AM
There are some dog breeders on here who will post soon.
Good luck :)
Post by: AspenBud on April 17, 2013, 07:18:53 AM
They don't bond any less at 12 weeks than they do at 8. If anything I like getting a pup closer to 12 weeks. They just seem to turn out better.
Throw anything of Wolters in the burn barrel.
Post by: Bmcox86 on April 17, 2013, 07:26:51 AM
Post by: Arnbo on April 17, 2013, 07:32:00 AM
And she came over and sat at my feet.She turns 7 next month and still acts like a Puppy.
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on April 17, 2013, 07:47:30 AM
Post by: WRL on April 17, 2013, 07:48:45 AM
There is absolutely no reason for a pup to remain with a breeder beyond the 7-8week range unless you cannot do the socializing etc yourself.
A 12 week old puppy who has been socialized etc will bond just as easily to their new owner as a 7 week old puppy.
Once pups are weaned they spend LITTLE time with mom.
WRL
Post by: Blackjaw on April 17, 2013, 07:55:37 AM
Post by: JJD on April 17, 2013, 08:17:55 AM
I flew with 2 different pups from back east and they would not allow them on the plane at less than 8 weeks or x amount of lbs.
That was like 7 yrs ago and rules may have changed.
Post by: AspenBud on April 17, 2013, 09:08:57 AM
http://my.execpc.com/~crzy1ess/49daymyth.htm (http://my.execpc.com/~crzy1ess/49daymyth.htm)
Post by: wildweeds on April 17, 2013, 12:23:40 PM
Post by: Stilly bay on April 17, 2013, 12:53:04 PM
I always shudder when I see someone with a puppy ( any breed not just sporting) that is under 8 weeks old.
they get taken away from their mother before 8 week mark, that is one less week of mothers milk. its one less week of interaction with its siblings. and one less week with momma who will teach the pup a few things. further more they get thrust into your world which is a very stressful situation for a pup and IMO they need all the strength they can get for rehoming. most do alright despite leaving home before 8 weeks, but we want to set our dogs up for success and everything they learn in the first few years is the foundation for what they will be in the field.
I have bottle fed a few pups (and cats) that lost their mothers one way or another and while they were healthy they missed out on socialization with momma and siblings who to some degree help a pup learn how to be pup.
consequently every one of them had some behavioral issues. some had a really hard time interacting with other dogs or cats. you could tell they wanted to play but they just didn't know how, and were more or less shunned by the rest of the "pack" because they thought something was off... kinda like a homeschool kid.
most were overly aggressive or played way too hard with people and others of their species IMO because their mother was never there to keep them in check and put them in their place when they got to rough.
and last: when ever I talk to a breeder that really pushes for a pup to get picked up at the 8 week or before mark it turns me off big time. it gives me the impression they are more concerned about emptying kennel space and cashing checks than they are for the pup's best interest. it makes me wonder what other corners is the breeder cutting along the way or if they even know what they are doing. and its time to walk away towards a better operation.
Post by: Happy Gilmore on April 17, 2013, 01:07:38 PM
:yeah:
they get taken away from their mother before 8 week mark, that is one less week of mothers milk.
?? one less week of milk? Are you talking about dairy cows or dogs?
Post by: Stilly bay on April 17, 2013, 01:12:19 PM
:yeah:
they get taken away from their mother before 8 week mark, that is one less week of mothers milk.
?? one less week of milk? Are you talking about dairy cows or dogs?
yeah I forgot they should be weened by then, sorry happy. :sry:
I was thinking more about the really small pups you see that are less than five or six weeks old.
I was at petco last week and some kid was dragging a real tiny pup that probably wasn't past weaning age... let alone vaccinated.
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