Adopting a dog – puppy or adult
Mar 27, 2023 ·
4m 9s
When adopting a dog, it's important to consider the age at which the puppy will be ready to leave its litter and go to its new home. While some breeders...
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When adopting a dog, it's important to consider the age at which the puppy will be ready to leave its litter and go to its new home.
While some breeders may choose to keep toy breed puppies past 8 weeks due to their fragility, others may wait until the puppy has received most vaccinations and is better equipped to handle the stress of traveling.
According to one expert on dog development, the ideal age for a puppy to go to its new owner is around 8-to-9-weeks, as this is when the pup is ready to form a strong bond.
However, if the breeder is dedicating lots of time and energy to socializing and training the pup, it may benefit from staying with its littermates a little longer.
Ultimately, the most important factor is ensuring that the puppy is healthy, happy, and ready for its new home.
Discover more in this podcast...
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While some breeders may choose to keep toy breed puppies past 8 weeks due to their fragility, others may wait until the puppy has received most vaccinations and is better equipped to handle the stress of traveling.
According to one expert on dog development, the ideal age for a puppy to go to its new owner is around 8-to-9-weeks, as this is when the pup is ready to form a strong bond.
However, if the breeder is dedicating lots of time and energy to socializing and training the pup, it may benefit from staying with its littermates a little longer.
Ultimately, the most important factor is ensuring that the puppy is healthy, happy, and ready for its new home.
Discover more in this podcast...
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