6 Weeks Old

[Guest belgian.blue]

Was the age of a German Shep puppy I saw in a shopping trolley at Better Pets and Gardens today [they don't sell puppies/kittens].

My mum is a sucker for animals and she went up to the new owners, questioning and found out age etc. Just came from the breeder and he is 6 weeks old His hocks were at such a bad angle [close to a right angle] and the poor mite was whinging from being in the cold trolley. No blankets.

Though the owners seemed to not be short of money so I hope I'm sure they will care for him, they were buying prem dry food and a crate/play pen. Just from me being a sticky beak and looking at what was in their other trolley.

I felt really ill after seeing him He looked healthy, had good lungs on him and was holding his balance really well for a young little man.

Just had to vent.

Edited June 5, 2010 by belgian.blue

[Lucy's mama]

'The breeder' to most people I know refers to anyone who breeds a litter of purebred pupss, not just registered breeder.

[Guest belgian.blue]

'The breeder' to most people I know refers to anyone who breeds a litter of purebred pupss, not just registered breeder.

Yeah that is why I wrote it in italics Any reg breeder would not allow a puppy to leave the litter at 6 weeks of age.

[Lucy's mama]

Ah, I see, sorry. I read it as being upset that even a breeder would do the wrong thing.

[Shmurps]

See it all the time from dodgy BYB

[~Shepherd~]

I rang a dickhead in Melbourne last week trying to offload their Black and white GSD's Last week at 5 weeks old. Then there was more phonecalls

[Guest belgian.blue]

Ah, I see, sorry. I read it as being upset that even a breeder would do the wrong thing.

Hehe all good

See it all the time from dodgy BYB

First time I've really seen it and it shocked me. Had to come home and snuggle Badger that little bit mre.

I rang a dickhead in Melbourne last week trying to offload their Black and white GSD's Last week at 5 weeks old. Then there was more phonecalls

Have a good outcome? Black and white GSD?

[Tiggy]

5&1/2 week old Rottweiler pup at the Vet the other day . The owners left in a huff when the Vet said it was too young to vaccinate .

[~Shepherd~]

Ah, I see, sorry. I read it as being upset that even a breeder would do the wrong thing.

Hehe all good

See it all the time from dodgy BYB

First time I've really seen it and it shocked me. Had to come home and snuggle Badger that little bit mre.

I rang a dickhead in Melbourne last week trying to offload their Black and white GSD's Last week at 5 weeks old. Then there was more phonecalls

Have a good outcome? Black and white GSD?

No, they produced 2 coat colours from lots of different parents.

Edited June 5, 2010 by Chewbacca

[Guest belgian.blue]

Ah, I see, sorry. I read it as being upset that even a breeder would do the wrong thing.

Hehe all good

See it all the time from dodgy BYB

First time I've really seen it and it shocked me. Had to come home and snuggle Badger that little bit mre.

I rang a dickhead in Melbourne last week trying to offload their Black and white GSD's Last week at 5 weeks old. Then there was more phonecalls

Have a good outcome? Black and white GSD?

No, they produced 2 coat colours from lots of different parents.

Ahhh I get you now, hehe .. excuse my slowness this evening

[~JoLu~]

Was the age of a German Shep puppy I saw in a shopping trolley at Better Pets and Gardens today [they don't sell pets].

Our BP&G sells fish - fish are pets too ('cept marron - they're for good eating)

[Guest belgian.blue]

5&1/2 week old Rottweiler pup at the Vet the other day . The owners left in a huff when the Vet said it was too young to vaccinate .

As confirmed in a previous thread, some humans are ..

[Guest belgian.blue]

Was the age of a German Shep puppy I saw in a shopping trolley at Better Pets and Gardens today [they don't sell pets].

Our BP&G sells fish - fish are pets too ('cept marron - they're for good eating)

True, very true.

Edited my first post just for you JoLu

[aussielover]

At my puppy school there is a rotty pup with a docked tail!!?? Are there any registered breeders who still dock? I am aware it is illegal and don't know why a breeder would do this. There is no bob-tail gene for rottweilers is there?

[~JoLu~]

Was the age of a German Shep puppy I saw in a shopping trolley at Better Pets and Gardens today [they don't sell pets].

Our BP&G sells fish - fish are pets too ('cept marron - they're for good eating)

True, very true.

Edited my first post just for you JoLu

[Hello Gorgeous]

At my puppy school there is a rotty pup with a docked tail!!?? Are there any registered breeders who still dock? I am aware it is illegal and don't know why a breeder would do this. There is no bob-tail gene for rottweilers is there?

I don't know if it's illegal or not here (but I read somewhere it was effective this year? Not sure) but it's still legal in other countries, maybe they had him/her imported or something. Seems like a long-shot, I know!

[PAX]

There is no bob-tail gene for rottweilers is there?

Yes there is.

[Sayly]

At my puppy school there is a rotty pup with a docked tail!!?? Are there any registered breeders who still dock? I am aware it is illegal and don't know why a breeder would do this. There is no bob-tail gene for rottweilers is there?

It may have been performed in WA as the complete ban there has only been brought in very recently. And there is a bob tail gene in Rotties but don't know how common it is in the breed.

Or it may have had a badly formed tail at birth, or broke it or anything. Many possibly reasons for a short tail.

[lanabanana]

Some people don't know you shouldn't get a pup that young...and some breeders probably don't know either - especially ones who are just trying to make a quick buck.

My first ever dog I got after I left home was when I was 17 (not counting the ones I grew up with) and she was 5 weeks old. I had no idea they shouldn't go before then. We did have a couple of issues, especially with her bite inhibition - or lack of it but otherwise she was my special girl for 12 years until last year. Just to make it clear, I don't think pups should go before 8 weeks now (not sure what the proper age is - I know some people prefer 10 weeks) but back then, I had no idea that was recommended or good for them. In NZ they made it illegal I think year before last to remove a pup under 8 weeks from its mother (and kits too)

[Guest belgian.blue]

Some people don't know you shouldn't get a pup that young...and some breeders probably don't know either - especially ones who are just trying to make a quick buck.

My first ever dog I got after I left home was when I was 17 (not counting the ones I grew up with) and she was 5 weeks old. I had no idea they shouldn't go before then. We did have a couple of issues, especially with her bite inhibition - or lack of it but otherwise she was my special girl for 12 years until last year. Just to make it clear, I don't think pups should go before 8 weeks now (not sure what the proper age is - I know some people prefer 10 weeks) but back then, I had no idea that was recommended or good for them. In NZ they made it illegal I think year before last to remove a pup under 8 weeks from its mother (and kits too)

Wish they would do that here in Australia. But hard to monitor I guess.