Marsha, I agree with you in that it's easier for a puppy to bond with it's new human owner between 8-10 weeks. As long as the puppy is healthy enough to leave it's mother, I believe that is the perfect age to join it's new haman family. If you research the puppy socialization peroid, it usually says the most crucial bonding time is from 8-12 weeks. I would think the puppy should be bonding with it's human family rather than it's littermates and mom, since it will be spending it's life with the human family (and possibly other canines in the new home). It's also a crucial time for the pup to experience the world away from it's birthhome (safely of course), so that it grows up to be a confidant dog. After 12 weeks, it's much harder for a puppy to adjust to life outside it's birthplace. Stefanie
--- On Sat, 12/27/08, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: From: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Christmas Miracle - My Puppy is Here To: [email protected] Date: Saturday, December 27, 2008, 7:16 PM There is always a bond between a mom and her pup, just as there are with human's. No matter how old they get, there is still a bennefit of the parents. My mom just lost her chi Chiffon this summer....we had kept one of her pups, and the mother/son were so close that I know Salt would not live 6 months without Chiffon...and I was right....so yes, there is a bond and that bond will always be there no matter how old. I look at dogs much the same way I look at humans.....If a baby is to be placed for adoption, it is best to get the baby into a new home as soon as possible after birth....a toddler is not gonna have an easy a time as an infant, ect..... Marsha > I was told by breeders who I deeply respect that they do begin to form > long term bonds someplace around 11 1/2-12 weeks. So this is a time they > are ripe to leave so they don't bond with the breeder but mom definitely > teaches a lot after weaning and they benefit being around her ..maybe > not 24/7 but somewhat. > > after reading these chi sites awhile it seems the younger ones > especially going to inexperienced homes is a recipe for risk. > > Only my humble observations. I am sure this baby is in good hands. > > best, > michelle, henry and vinnie > > keeping warm in the beautiful Catskills This email contains correspondence from an attorney and may contain privileged information. If you are not the intended receipient, please delete. Do not tell god how big your storm is. Tell the storm how big your God is. http://taylorstots. tripod.com/
