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Originally Posted by Jenny Olley
I know its slightly off subject, but i have seen it written many times on the forum that it is terrible that a pup leaves the litter prior to 8 weeks, I believe this to be untrue, my husband and myself always get or pups at 6 weeks. I have found it to be damaging for the pup to stay longer than this in certain cases, i.e. large boisterous litters or quiet environments. A strong fully weaned pup at the age of six weeks settles in very quickly, especially if the breeder has done their work on establishing a coping strategy in the dog for being left alone for small periods of time, they tend to be friendly with other dogs, but not boisterous, nervous, or obsessed, as long as you got a good pup in the first place and continued to socialise it correctly.
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I kind of agree with you, but if a pup is being properly reared, it is beneficial for the pup to stay with Mum and littermates longer, especially if the new owner is not experienced or doesn't have another dog, as puppies learn valuble lessons, such as the start of bite inhibition and how to behave around other dogs whilst still in the litter.
Guide dog pups leave their Mum's at 6 weeks. I personally like my puppies to stay until just a bit longer than 7 weeks, but am happy for them to go before 8 if all circumstances warrant it. No puppy I have bred has ever cried at night in their new homes, and all have slept in the kitchen.