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Choosing A Puppy:
What Is The Ideal Age?

A good breeder must know all of his breeding stock. Verify the living conditions of the puppies. The more they are in contact with humans of all ages, the fewer problems they will have with children. This holds true for other animals as well.

During the first visit to the breeder, it is possible that he will not have any puppies available, which proves he is a reliable breeder. His breeding bitches are not constantly pregnant and even if there are visible litters, it means the puppies are not old enough yet.

The puppy must go through certain stages before he can be placed with a family. By and large, he needs to have lived long enough with his mother who teaches him to assume his identity as a dog. Contact with humans is also important. This can happen as soon as the mother accepts the presence of a foreign person and the puppies leave the maternal nest. The puppy will be about seven weeks old by the time he reaches the end of these two stages. However, he is still fragile and it is possible that the breeder will not agree to sell his puppies until they reach a minimum of three months old. Buying a puppy less than six weeks old is a mistake.

Choosing A Puppy: What Is The Ideal Age?

Choosing A Puppy:
What Is The Ideal Age?