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.
Legal limits on the age of puppies when sold. In most cases these laws stipulate that puppies should be over 8 weeks old when they go to their permanent homes. So what is the purpose of this legislation and why is 8 weeks so important.