11/02/2026
It is critical that pups stay with the breeder and littermates until 8 weeks old, but I can see why some breeders want to send them home at 6 wks.
They are loud.
They eat a lot.
They p**p a lot.
They destroy things.
But what they learn from 6 wks (when they turn into a pack on monsters) and 8 weeks is: bite inhibition and respecting boundaries, canine communication and social skills, emotional regulation and continued confidence building.