How old do puppies have to be before you can take them home away from their mother?

[Jade]

They are chocolate lab, if that matters.

 

[LovesPugs*]

Earliest is 6 weeks.

 

[Cocker Spaniel Luver♥]

Arooroo. You said 6 weeks but yet you said 8-12 weeks :S

It's 8 weeks. Never before.

 

[happy2luvk9s]

do some research and educate yourself

 

[angelhaiku]

Typically 8 weeks +.

 

[Spots * B4myeyes]

8-12 weeks let them bond and mature a little. 6 weeks is the absolute earliest, when they've started on solid food.

 

[kisses4sheebs]

they should not be taken from their mother before 8 weeks. they learn socialization skills during this time from their mother and litter mates. its the same w/ kittens.