I think a big part of these interminable arguments about tabs is based on people using the same words to mean different things. In the following, I'm trying to avoid espousing my personal religion here, I just thought it would be good to try and explain the various sects. Anyway.
Puppies may be placed in new homes once they are eating well on their own. However, they will be better adjusted and make better pets by staying and interacting with littermates and the Mom-dog until they are at least eight weeks old--older generally is better.
Most responsible breeders do not allow their puppies to leave to their new homes until the pups are 11 - 12 weeks old. Backyard puppy producers and puppy mills and commercial producers will start getting rid of the pups at 6 weeks but this is not a good time for the puppy to leave for a new home.eport Abuse. 8 weeks is usually when puppies can leave their mom; however, puppies of smaller breeds (Cavaliers, Chihuahuas, Yorkies, etc.) are better off staying longer. One of the biggest reasons that it's best for puppies to stay with the litter for longer is for socialization.