I am the type of person who puts the most value in the emotional impact. I try to see things from the point of view of how the pup is feeling. It is kinda the same with shipping. I know people swear up and down to the safety of shipping...and I am sure it is perfectly safe, but all I can think of is how the pup FEELS.....when the person it loves puts it in a carrier and then walks away and it spends the next several hours alone without human or other puppy cuddling and don't know what to expect...they have got to be terrified, lonely, ect.....I will not ship. to me, the most important is the emotional aspect.....
Marsha > 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/ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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/ ------------------------------------ " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[email protected] mailto:[email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
