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Taking a puppy away from its mother in the transitional stage (2-4 weeks) can create a number of problems for later life. Any time before 8 weeks even, can cause problems â so that a puppy is pre-disposed to become fearful of other dogs. Ideally the whole litter should be kept together until at least 8 weeks.
Yes, a lot of breeders will allow you to take a puppy at 7 weeks but the recommended age is 8 weeks. 7 weeks is almost universally agreed to be the absolute youngest, and I mean not a single day earlier, that you can take them home.