TOMO 26,674 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 I perhaps shouldn't be commenting on breeding as it's not something I've done much of,,,but when I had my last litter I did what you say above truther,,,and I bet lots on here do the same,,,let the kids play with them,,,mine welped just befor 6 weeks holidays,,,perfect timing,,,my daughter and the neighbour girls were playing with them most of the day,,,pushing them round in a dolls pram,,,dressing them in clothing,,,great for the pups in my opinion 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 7/8 weeks........?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Truther 1,579 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 I perhaps shouldn't be commenting on breeding as it's not something I've done much of,,,but when I had my last litter I did what you say above truther,,,and I bet lots on here do the same,,,let the kids play with them,,,mine welped just befor 6 weeks holidays,,,perfect timing,,,my daughter and the neighbour girls were playing with them most of the day,,,pushing them round in a dolls pram,,,dressing them in clothing,,,great for the pups in my opinion Sounds just like my lot Tomo lol..........birthday parties for the dogs, bit of dressing them up, iv'e got old photo's of my daughter pushing a hard bitten old terrier about in a pram lmao, he loved it, that and a game of football with the boys...........it don't hurt them at all imo mate 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
onion jonny 527 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 its illegal to sell a pup in scotland under 8wks unless its to a pet shop. i think your in scotland Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neil cooney 10,416 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 I notice training being mentioned,,,does it make a difference between 5-6 week and an 8-9 week old pup?,,, Let's be honest,,,the police ,,R A F,,,ECT take adult dogs and train them... That's true but in all them cases the trained dog is then given to another handler. Skycat might have hit the nail on the head in that 5 or 6 weeks might be the perfect age for a new pup to bond with it's new owner. Maybe I'm wrong, who knows ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haymin 2,465 Posted July 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Great topic ??, and great advise from you all ,different views , thanks for all inputs ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haymin 2,465 Posted July 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 I remember when I got Buck no I mean Tia lol just a bit before 6 weeks , I had her with me most of the time came to work herring different noises every day going to merchants and she wioyld get pampered all the time I would gladly give away a pup at that age if she was fit and healthy and plenty weight on them and if the new owner was there 90 percent if the time , the first three of the pups will be going next week to great homes im sure they'll be seven weeks by then ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haymin 2,465 Posted July 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 its illegal to sell a pup in scotland under 8wks unless its to a pet shop. i think your in scotland better watch I don't get a chap then ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nans pat 2,575 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 got 1 of handcock one time it was a nervy baxxxrd ,put it in the cage on the liverpool boat and it performed like a wllick, got it home and it hid under the oil tank for 2 days.lol ended up not a nerve init,turned in to a great fox dog... also a great watch dog,watched every bite you ate, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 13,224 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Tomo, katchum totally agree with both of you. Kids are great for handling pups and kits. And tbh pups leaving at 6weeks I think is a smidge too early. I got trev at 6 weeks and tbh he was quite shy until he matured and started catching. This cnut is the opposite, not sure how old he was when TOMO picked him up but I think he may have been dropped on his head my staffy was 9-10 weeks and really well rounded from the start. Tbh having other fully trained and tolerant dogs around is a godsend... Starting from scratch is a ball ache Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackmaggie 3,377 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 im same has truther and tomo when i bring a pup home they spend most of there time in the home first with some were quiet if an when they need it always found kids are a great way of bringing a pup confidence in the new home with all there games etc i remember a old bull x i had even from a early age she had a uncanny knack of knowing when the kids finished school i like to also get a pup use to other dogs has soon has i can i have even been known to stand outside a vets whilst the pup has greeted different dogs providing there dog friendly i think the first 6 months are the most important Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AKA-BRINDLE 879 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Took the first pup i ever had a 5 weeks...didnt know no better...turned out well...i've taken all pups i've had since then 5/6weeks...as long as they strong and healthy...no problem...little point them being with their mother after that imo..get em settled and just get on with it...but each to their own Quote Link to post Share on other sites
onion jonny 527 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) its illegal to sell a pup in scotland under 8wks unless its to a pet shop. i think your in scotlandbetter watch I don't get a chap then DONT worry theres only me an you that know and your secrets safe wae me Edited July 16, 2015 by snagbrac 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nothernlite 18,089 Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 kids are the best at manning up pups and ferret Kitts northerlite are all pups spoken for now? meant to be but can't get in touch with 2 so we will see lol 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RossM 8,121 Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 kids are the best at manning up pups and ferret Kitts northerlite are all pups spoken for now? meant to be but can't get in touch with 2 so we will see lol Dave I'd just find other homes for them if the cuni don't have the decency to either answer you or get in touch 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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