BrendaMNgri
Loving the herd life
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In my state of Nevada, it is against the law to remove pups before 8 weeks of age from their mother and litter. The chart below will show you several other states where it is also considered a crime. Mine stay here till 12 weeks of age, with occasional exceptions I have made over the years of allowing them to leave a bit earlier but never, ever before 8 weeks. It's why my pups are solid, well balanced, mature and show exceptional guarding ability - they are able to stay with their dam longer and model off of her, their sire, their litter mates, and most importantly, my pack. Priceless training you can't replicate yourself as a human, less stressful on pup and dam and litter mates, and simply put the right thing to do.
The common theme in these links below? Stay away from any and all breeders trying to push off pups to buyers before 8 weeks. No ethical, responsible breeder does this, and in many states it's against the law.
Snowdog Guru
Table of State Laws
The Labrador Site
Problems Associated with Too Early Removal
The common theme in these links below? Stay away from any and all breeders trying to push off pups to buyers before 8 weeks. No ethical, responsible breeder does this, and in many states it's against the law.
Snowdog Guru
Table of State Laws
The Labrador Site
Problems Associated with Too Early Removal