I have 4 Minature-Dachshund puppies that are almost 3 weeks old. I know it is way to early right now to let their new owners take them. When is the average age they are taken away from their mothers.
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Puppies shouldn't leave Mom until they're at least eight weeks of age, and there are actually some good reasons why veterinarians recommend this.
Dogs, just like people, develop social skills as babies. Puppies pick up some critical information during those first two months, from interactions with their littermates and with their mother. They learn appropriate responses and boundaries in play. It makes for easier to train and more socialable dog in most instances.
Another reason is the overall health of the dog. At eight weeks of age, our puppies have, through the course of nursing, acquired whats called "maternally derived antibodies". This is a fancy way of saying they've obtained superior immune systems and immune responses to some common infectious diseases through a substance in Mom's milk called colostrum. It's more likely that they'll respond well to vaccinations after they're sent off to their new homes.
Good for you, investigating before you rehome your new pups. I'm sure you've got some great families lined up – what an exciting time! Have fun these next few weeks, and take lots of pictures!
Hello there, it's between 8-10 weeks.
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8-10 weeks, once the mother has stopped feeding them. Be sure you are giving the mother alot of calcium. give her milk and calcium cupplemts you can buy at the store. the puppies are drinking alot of mile from her, taking alot of her clacium away so she need to replace that. feed her more often, and make sure you watch her all the time, if she starts to act weird, or anything not normal for her take her to the vet ASAP.
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When they are properly weaned. Some breeders let the pups go at 6 weeks, but I think they are much better to be kept until they are 8 weeks.
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I think that the best is between 8th and 10th week.
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No less than 8 or 10 weeks,because they still need the mothers milk
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there should be no younger than 12 weeks they will miss the other brother and sisters even then. they also have to be eating food regular ground up dry puppy food before they can leave
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The average age is 6 to 8 weeks. Once the mother starts to kinda wean them herself is also a good time. To feel completely safe try between 8 to 10 weeks old. They will do great. The longer you wait after 10 weeks the harder it will be for you to let them go. & you don't want to dissapoint the new owners.
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My own experiences. Plus much research through different books & the internet.
when they are potty trained
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Nine weeks I persume thats how old my friends pupies had to be taken away. Thats what my frineds brother and vet said.
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At about 6 weeks they should be ready. They have to be eating dog food and drinking water from the bowl. They must be cute!
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when they are weined about 6o 8 weeks
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Puppies shouldn't leave Mom until they're at least eight weeks of age, and there are actually some good reasons why veterinarians recommend this.
Dogs, just like people, develop social skills as babies. Puppies pick up some critical information during those first two months, from interactions with their littermates and with their mother. They learn appropriate responses and boundaries in play. It makes for easier to train and more socialable dog in most instances.
Another reason is the overall health of the dog. At eight weeks of age, our puppies have, through the course of nursing, acquired whats called "maternally derived antibodies". This is a fancy way of saying they've obtained superior immune systems and immune responses to some common infectious diseases through a substance in Mom's milk called colostrum. It's more likely that they'll respond well to vaccinations after they're sent off to their new homes.
Good for you, investigating before you rehome your new pups. I'm sure you've got some great families lined up – what an exciting time! Have fun these next few weeks, and take lots of pictures!
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they are generally suppose to be taken away from there mothes at 6 weeks or more. I knoqw this because my mom is friends with dog breeders
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Usually 8-10 weeks but it really depends. It could be less or more than that depending on the dogs. If the puppies are beginning to eat regular dog food and if they tend to move away from the mother and not stick right by her, then they're probably ready to leave.
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minimum of 8 wks
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I dont let my pups go to their new homes untill they are at least 8 weeks old cause they are still learning from their mom, and litter mates,,, the longer they stay with mom the better the dog they will become,,, they are learning how to be a dog, learning not to bite,,, I hope this helps im a Min Pin breeder and have had many of litters of puppy and they do alot better if they dont go untill they are 8 weeks,, Good luck on your new puppies and im sure you really care about them or you woundnt have ask this on here,, so please take my advise and good luck with them
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usually between 6-8 weeks unless mother isn't being mother.
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6 weeks is the normal time.
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8-10 weeks is probabley the best time for them to find homes.
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Pups can be taken from their mothers when they're fully weaned; around 6 weeks of age. But we always suggest that they stay with the moms until they're at least 8-9 weeks old. During these later weeks the mother dog teaches the pups "pack manners" which is the precursor to the behavior training you'll do with the pups as they get older.
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Six weeks are when they should be weined right,
Not taken away from there litter mates though.
There litter mates seven weeks it what doctors/vets say.
I am always nice and let my dogs pups stay with her(mom/litter mates) till they go to another home, and they always end up find.
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