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It depends on if the breeder is looking to keep a pup and wants to wait to decide on which. It doesn't make much difference so long as the breeder is giving the pups the socialisation and stimulation they need at that age.

Some also prefer to wait until that age.

I have held on to a pup till 12 weeks because the owner wanted to wait until they had leave from Uni and exams were passed. I was happy to do it. :)

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Me neither. I like to pick my pups up as close to 8 weeks as practical.

I would be happy to keep a puppy for a new owner until an older age if they couldn't pick the puppy up at 8 weeks. If I did I would make sure the puppy had loads of new experiences in the time I had them.

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Our pup had to stay with the breeder until 12 1/2 weeks due to international flight and quarantine laws. However we had a wonderful breeder who went that extra mile to ensure he received plenty of socialisation and a mass of environmental experiences. We are forever grateful for that.

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This is going to depend heavily on breed. Toy breeds I think can stay longer with their families, but larger breeds are sometimes ready even before 8 weeks.

I would hate to see puppies being allowed to leave their siblings at 6 or 7 weeks like they used to.

However, I agree that 12 weeks is too long. Both our dachies we got at 9 weeks. The first because we were unable to pick her up until then and the second because that was the breeder's choice. I think anywhere between 8 and 9 weeks is good. Our littlie at 11 weeks is really settled with us now and has had heaps of socialisation with teenage kids coming and going all school holidays - something she probably would not have experienced with her breeder at this age and something which is very much a part of life in our household.

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This is going to depend heavily on breed. Toy breeds I think can stay longer with their families, but larger breeds are sometimes ready even before 8 weeks.

it is against the COE to allow pups to go before 8 weeks.

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Our pup had to stay with the breeder until 12 1/2 weeks due to international flight and quarantine laws. However we had a wonderful breeder who went that extra mile to ensure he received plenty of socialisation and a mass of environmental experiences. We are forever grateful for that.

I think that would be the 'key', and also the major sticking point for many who may not be confident that the pup is receiving the same kind of socialisation they would be giving it.

Also pups are so darn cute at 8 weeks and that time passes so quickly, who wants to miss out on that! :D

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We allow our older pups to go between 8 - 9 weeks depending on when they were born and closest weekend after they turn 8 weeks.

Don't vaccinate our Silky's until 8 weeks of age so they don't leave us until 9 weeks.

I think it does depend on breed and of course circumstances with the new owners. Something that should be worked out with your breeder!

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I have a pup at home now who turns 10 weeks old tomorrow - we have had him for 1.5 weeks so far.

He has developed an enormous amount in that small amount of time, both physically and mentally. He has already learned so much, and we are working hard to ensure he is getting lots of great socialising experiences. And of course toilet training moves forward very quickly at this age (or not, if things aren't managed correctly).

I think this is time the puppy needs to spend in its new household, and taking part in a whole range of new experiences that are unlikely to be on offer in a breeder's household, where there are still potentially several pups to care for.

So I agree with an earlier post - get the pup between 8-9 weeks if you can. While 12 weeks would not be the end of the world if the breeder is very dedicated, there is no guarantee she/he is teaching the puppy the way you would choose, and you would miss out on so much during those weeks.

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I would want to pick up my pup at 8 weeks of age.

That being said I am likely as a breeder to hold pups back till older depending on who they are going to...... So people that ask for their pup at 8 weeks for training purposes would probably get it. Mostly because I like to hold off on vaccinations.

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As long as they are being well socialised it probably doesn't matter. And even if they weren't it can still work out well as long as you put the effort in later. We currently have 2 adults rescues we took at age 2 and whilst neither clearly had been my idea of properly socialisied and in fact been quite badly treated they are both responding very well to training and are both sweet dogs that are becoming wonderful companions - get on well with other dogs, the cats and people.

Cats are so very different - our kittens don't leave here until 16 weeks as they are a slow maturing breed and need the time with their mum, our other adults and their siblings (and our dogs) to learn the life skills they need to make good indoor companions.

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Cats are so very different - our kittens don't leave here until 16 weeks as they are a slow maturing breed and need the time with their mum, our other adults and their siblings (and our dogs) to learn the life skills they need to make good indoor companions.

It's interesting, I've noticed that most cat breeders don't let kittens go until at least 12 weeks. None seem keen to let them go sooner. Is that because they want to desex them first?

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My pups leave between 10 & 13 weeks.

No one has ever reported back as them having any bonding, socialising problems or any other issues.

I do receive feedback on every single puppy & it is rare that it is only once, many keep in touch, some regular & others occasionally.

The 8 week thing is over rated, a well loved pup from a good environment should not have problems & I would not let my tiny ones leave at that age.

I also breed/show cats. My kittens are desexed but not all are. Kittens are said to need to be with the mother until 12 weeks for development reasons. Must admit my girls are usually screaming on heat long before 12 weeks & not interested in nursing or nuturing the kittens. Me & the dogs seem to end up doing that bit after about 7 weeks :laugh:

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