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[*future vet*]

Yes, I think puppies can only be sold if they are 7 to 8 weeks old.

[Karen]

Puppies *should* only be sold at 7.5-8 weeks or older, but that doesn't mean everyone knows or abides by that.

Perhaps they are letting people choose puppies now, but will keep them with their mom for an additional 3-3 weeks.

[bckrazy]

In Cali, selling before 8 weeks is completely illegal. That doesn't mean it is not done routinely...

If I were you, I'd politely call or e-mail them and inform them of the law! Or, call animal services and alert them of the ad.

[MomOf7]

Depends on the state whether its illegal or not. 7-8 weeks is a good age..8 weeks is preferable.
I have a "fox red" lab...They are only registered as yellow and thier color shouldnt call for an outragious price..A well bred pup is a well bred pup no matter the color. They should be sold for thier pedigree not thier color!

Here is my boy and his name is Red

[lute]

i can't believe anyone would sell pups that young! i see it in the paper all the time. i call them and ask them to kepp the pups/kittens until they are 7-8 weeks old. for the pups/kittens sake they need this time with their mother for pack skills,nutrition, etc.

late last year there were 2 blue dane pups for sale in the paper. they were being sold fer $900 each. i called and tried to explain to the lady it was very wrong for her to sell these pups at ONLY 2 WEEKS OLD!!! her excuse for selling them this young..."it helps the new owner bond with the pup better if they hand rear the pup themselves"

[dab_20]

late last year there were 2 blue dane pups for sale in the paper. they were being sold fer $900 each. i called and tried to explain to the lady it was very wrong for her to sell these pups at ONLY 2 WEEKS OLD!!! her excuse for selling them this young..."it helps the new owner bond with the pup better if they hand rear the pup themselves"

OMg! Chances are those pups would've died!

[.sarah]

Kristine - Red is not a fox red, he is dark yellow. Fox reds are much darker and once you see one you'll never mistake a dark yellow for a red again. Here is a fox red: http://www.littleriverlabs.com/willie.htm