fieldsportsman 107 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 how old can a pup leave its mum, cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dymented 2,220 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 As soon as there weened but as a general rule 8 - 9 weeks should see them fiat as a fiddle in there new home 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redpat1 225 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 I got my 1st lurcher pup at 6 weeks. She was a complete nightmare and never stopped trying to suckle on other dogs.....ever! I think she was taken away from her mum a couple of weeks to soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ginga john 268 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 8 weeks at the least 12 weeks at the most Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redpat1 225 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Are you getting a pup Jack. PM if you prefer Pat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toby63 1,236 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 7 or 8 wks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigdaz 688 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 how old can a pup leave its mum, cheers If they are eating solids happily and drinking then realistically they can come off the mother, over the years for various reasons I've had pups away from bitches as young as four weeks. A couple of weeks good feeding and they'd be fine going to their new homes at six weeks. I certainly wouldn't have pups hanging off a bitch at eight weeks as some have suggested, and twelve weeks?, get a grip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BEARINATOR 2,872 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 how old can a pup leave its mum, cheers If they are eating solids happily and drinking then realistically they can come off the mother, over the years for various reasons I've had pups away from bitches as young as four weeks. A couple of weeks good feeding and they'd be fine going to their new homes at six weeks. I certainly wouldn't have pups hanging off a bitch at eight weeks as some have suggested, and twelve weeks?, get a grip. :yes: Picking my new pup up in 2 weeks at 6 weeks old Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beast 1,884 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 i think a pup should be weaned and away from its dam for at least a week before being rehomed. whilst some pups take everything in their stride, for some the stress of being pulled from their dam added to the shock of moving home all at once can be too much and they get not only physically ill (usually stomach upsets) but also can become nervous and withdrawn. wean pups about 6-7 weeks, move them on a week or so later Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlefish 587 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 I got 2 of mine at around 10 weeks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stoaty1 35 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 I think legally it has to be 8 weeks. This aside if its feeding well by its self then possibly earlier. One issue about taking a pup earlier than this is that its still learning social skills with its litter mates at this age. If taken away early it misses some of this stage and can lead to problems later on regarding interaction with other dogs. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,174 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Pups can go as early as 6 weeks, but they shouldn't be left alone in a kennel, well, no pup should even at 8 weeks IMO, but a 6 week old pup needs more attention, warmth, social interaction: pups reared alone from a very early age often develop behavioural problems around other dogs. The difference between a 6 week old pup and an 8 week old pup is surprisingly great; though not really surprising considering how quickly they change and develop during the first few weeks of their lives. Nothing wrong with leaving the pups with the bitch until they go to their new homes, PROVIDING the bitch calls the shots, and can get away from the pups whenever she wants to. Making sure both pups and bitch have enough food, the bitch will decide when she wants to wean them, and those extra weeks with their dam will see them learn a lot about how to behave around both other pups and adult dogs. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigdaz 688 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 One thing also as Skycat touched on, every bit as important as the age the pup is leaving, is where it's going. I wouldn't give a six week or for that matter an eight week old pup out to be put in a kennel itself. If I'm having a pup I like it at this age but to have it about me and make sure it doesn't miss out on socialising, it's better being one of one with me as opposed to say one of ten. My previous post should read, six weeks if they're going to the right homes, which they should be in any case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Leemooch 160 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 i say the longer a pup can stay around its littermates the better as long as they are being socialised with people but most breeders want rid asap I don't like putting a young pup alone in a kennel its a harsh start but I don't want them in the home so start as mean to go on i say 12 weeks is a nice age for a potential worker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnrthrfrd 223 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 I have had them at 6 and 8 weeks and they have all done fine the 3 I have now all came from there mothers at 6 weeks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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