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.
What is the right age to take a puppy home? 8 weeks is the minimum age pups should leave for new homes. Puppies go through five critical periods...and it's very important that they remain with their mother and littermates until 7-1/2 to 8 weeks of age.1. During the first 3 weeks of life puppies have next to no mental capacity and their basic needs are provided by their mother.uppies go through five critical periods...and it's very important that they remain with their mother and littermates until 7-1/2 to 8 weeks of age. 1. During the first 3 weeks of life puppies have next to no mental capacity and their basic needs are provided by their mother.