ThriftyFun Logo
Home   Find   Ask   Share   Answer   Join   Index   Login  
 
 User Login:  Username:    Password:      Forgot It?  | Join ThriftyFun!

 - Beauty
 - Budget and Finance
 - Cleaning
 - Consumer Advice
 - Craft Projects
 - Craft Tips
 - Food Tips
 - Garage Sales
 - Gardening
 - Gifts
 - Green Living
 - Home Improvement
 - Organizing
 - Parenting
 - Parties
 - Pest Control
 - Pets
 - Product Reviews
 - Recipes
 - Repair
 - Weddings for Less

RSS Feed
About Us
Media
Advertising
Contact Us
Privacy Statement
Disclaimer

Taking a Puppy from it's Mother

1x1
Date: 11/05/2007 Topics: Pets > Dogs > Health | Readers Request > Pets  
1x1
Post Feedback | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Print | Print (With Feedback) | Rate: Thumbs Up Thumbs Down | Bookmark and Share
When can I take a Pit Bull from its mother?

Nick
(1x1 graphic )
Previous: Contest Winners - Week of Oct. 22, 2007 ThriftyFun Next: Getting White Washclothes White Again
(1x1 graphic )
1x1
1x1
 Feedback
1x1
1x1
1x1

By A. Crilly (7) Profile Contact
Hi Nick,
The ideal age to take a puppy from it's mother is 8 weeks no matter what the breed. Any earlier and you can risk health problems, too much later and you risk behaviour problems.

Posted on 11/10/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By A. Crilly (7) Profile Contact
Hi Laura,
I have to agree with Jackie. V. 8 weeks old is the ideal time to take a puppy from it's mother, no matter what the breed.

Posted on 11/10/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Laura (Guest Post)
The longer the puppy is with the mother and its' litter mates the better pet it will be. Puppies should learn their social skills from their mother not from humans. I was told that 10-12 weeks was ideal. We have owned dogs for over thirty years and all our puppies were at that age and we never had any problems teaching them.

Posted on 11/06/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Julie (Guest Post)
Also the longer it stays with the mother the better. It learns skills from playing with it's siblings etc.. What's appropriate play and what's not appropriate. What's playing and what's not playing and what is acceptable in the "pack" Those can become issues. My dog was removed at 4to5 weeks and she never learned how to play with other dogs and tends to be on the timid side because she was the runt of the litter and she didn't get the time with mom and siblings she should have.

Posted on 11/06/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By sherri (Guest Post)
Hi..
Well a puppy should stay with his mom for about 6-8 weeks. The puppy needs to nurse from his mother to get the antibodies he needs for strong growth. You must be sure that he/she is eating solid food on their own before taking them away. At 6 weeks, your puppy should have his first Veterinary appointment. The Pitbull breed needs to have extra (at least 2) extra parvo vaccinations as they are prone to this virus. Enjoy your new fur baby..

Posted on 11/06/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Robin (Guest Post)
Most vets will tell you 6-8 weeks of age. The closer to 8 weeks you can get, the better. Sometimes, though, if the puppy is in danger from either a bad mama or one that does not have enough milk to nurse the puppy, you have to take them earlier, but I would be scared to try it before 4-5 weeks at the earliest! Good luck!

Posted on 11/06/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Jackie V. (Guest Post)
I think it is much better to keep the puppy with its mother until about 8 weeks old, because there are things that the mother teaches him about how to act with other dogs that he will not learn anywhere else. Those extra 2 weeks really help him in his development.

Posted on 11/06/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By (Guest Post)
When the puppy can eat on his or her own. Usually about 4-6 weeks old. If you take it to early you risk losing it or having to nurse it yourself.

Posted on 11/06/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

1x1
1x1
 Post Feedback:
1x1
1x1
1x1

Login using the form on the top of the page to post feedback (if you are a registered user). If you have not yet registered, click here to do so. It's FREE!.

1x1
(1x1 graphic )

© 1997-2009 ThriftyFun.com - Design by Cumuli Design
Disclaimer: ThriftyFun.com cannot accept any responsibility for any injury or damage that you may cause to yourself, others, or property when following any advice given on this site. Read the full disclaimer. If you find any information on ThriftyFun.com or in our newsletters that is either erroneous and/or potentially harmful to others, please Contact Us, immediately.