Puppies - When To Take Them Away From Mom

**LOURDES** · 03-13-2003, 10:39 PM

HI!!! I'M NEW AT THIS, SO PLEASE BEAR WITH ME... MY TOY POODLE IS NOW A BRAND NEW MOM.... JUST 10 DAYS AGO. WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IS, WHEN SHOULD I GIVE THE PUPPIES AWAY... IS IT WHEN THEY ARE A MONTH OLD? OR DO I HAVE TO WAIT LONGER.

THANKS

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**tikeyas_mom** · 03-13-2003, 10:45 PM

they are NOT old enough yet they have to be AT least 5 weeks old.

I bought my siberian when she was 5 weeks old.

**aly** · 03-13-2003, 10:52 PM

They should be 8 weeks old. 5 weeks is too early to be away from their mother. 8 weeks is the key time. You shouldn't wait too much longer than 8 weeks, and for sure please don't rehome them before 8 weeks.

I can explain the reasons later - gotta take my dogs out right now.

**micki76** · 03-13-2003, 11:00 PM

Originally posted by aly
They should be 8 weeks old. 5 weeks is too early to be away from their mother. 8 weeks is the key time. You shouldn't wait too much longer than 8 weeks, and for sure please don't rehome them before 8 weeks.

I can explain the reasons later - gotta take my dogs out right now.

5 Weeks is WAY too early!

***LabLoverKEB*** · 03-13-2003, 11:19 PM

Yes, I have to agree! They have to be 8 weeks old when they go to their new homes. Please make sure you aks a lot of questions, when you are selling the puppies! Make sure that they are going to wonderful new homes!

**wolf_Q** · 03-13-2003, 11:42 PM

8 weeks!

**lovemyshiba** · 03-14-2003, 12:00 AM

8 weeks for sure, and make sure you are giving them to good homes

**anna_66** · 03-14-2003, 08:57 AM

At least 8 weeks! They need this time to socialize with their littermates.

**LOURDES** · 03-14-2003, 12:21 PM

Originally posted by wolf_Q
8 weeks!

absolutely a beautiful dog!!!!!!

**tikeyas_mom** · 03-14-2003, 03:42 PM

I got my puppei tikeya when she was 5 weeks but listen to the majority

**Dakota's Mommy** · 03-14-2003, 04:33 PM

I'm going to agree with being at least 8 weeks being the best. Dakota was only 6 weeks and she turned out fine, but I've always been told that they should be 8 weeks and never, ever younger than 6 weeks.

**Jessica12345** · 03-14-2003, 05:16 PM

8 weeks! If they are taken away from there mother to early they can sometimes end up with "mental" problems. be careful and dont give them away until they are 8 weeks! Also give them away to good homes. good luck!

**Karen** · 03-14-2003, 05:43 PM

At least 8 weeks is the usual time. Congratulations on your dog being a new mom, and try not to get toooooo attached to the pups! It will be hard to see them go, I am sure, but at least if you know they are going to good homes, you will know you are spreading joy far and wide!

**primabella** · 03-14-2003, 08:16 PM

congrats to you and your dog

how exciting

the ideal time is 8 weeks but i got mickey at 7 weeks. not much of a difference though. it is important for the pups to grow and socialize with its mother and littermates for awhile.

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