Bringing Home

I will be picking Buddy up on the 30th of July, My question is what will be the best time to bring him home? early morning so he's got the day to settle into his new home or last thing at night so he doesn't really get chance to miss his mum n siblings n gets a good first night's sleep?

I've always gotten mine as early as possible. Gives you time to bond with them and let them explore.

Cheers for reply, can ya see where I'm coming from with the late night thing tho?

I be done both we picked Skye up we ended up leaving the house at 9 pm we had an ok night but she slept in our room and ended up in the bed she was 12 weeks old
Buster we picked up about 9am but as he was 4/5months old there was no problems apart from we now had 2 dogs in the bed lol

Good luck with your new addition

Gazagem wrote:I be done both we picked Skye up we ended up leaving the house at 9 pm we had an ok night but she slept in our room and ended up in the bed she was 12 weeks old
Buster we picked up about 9am but as he was 4/5months old there was no problems apart from we now had 2 dogs in the bed lol

Good luck with your new addition

Thanks, I'll be on night's so just want the missus to have a good night haha.

We got Zeus at night, we spent an hour or so with him then he was put into his crate for the night. If I could change that, I would have got him in the morning so that he can get used to us and his surroundings as he was really restless the night we got him.

goldie87 wrote:We got Zeus at night, we spent an hour or so with him then he was put into his crate for the night. If I could change that, I would have got him in the morning so that he can get used to us and his surroundings as he was really restless the night we got him.

Thanks, looks like al be getting him first thing then

I remember we picked up Rocky in the morning that gave us chance to have some good walks and get him fed and watered and toileted before bedtime.

I believe it's better to get them as early in the day as possible

morning i would say we got ours in the after noon but he slept in my bed the frist night and still sleeps in my bed but he is only 11 weeks old lol

I don't think it matters much. At the end of the day they will always miss mum and be stressed, but will get over it.

I've been told today by the owners they're thinking of letting the pups go at 6 weeks of age because they're that impressed how well they're doing and are not taking anything off mum anymore, I've read on here that it's a bit early for them what's ya thoughts?

Too early full stop.

Why do breeders do this ? So many want to get shot of pups too early.

7-8weeks is the preferred age. Up until thus point they gain social interaction skills from mum and siblings, it's a very important time.

I would call the breeder and say u will wait until the agreed date. If the breeder is reputable then it shouldn't be a prob.

Out of interest is pup kc reg? And how much did u pay ? (interested as I own 2 blues)

Fez wrote:I've been told today by the owners they're thinking of letting the pups go at 6 weeks of age because they're that impressed how well they're doing and are not taking anything off mum anymore, I've read on here that it's a bit early for them what's ya thoughts?

Not good. Basically, the pups are weaned so the breeder doesn't want to be bothered with the feeding etc! Of course they're not taking anything off the dam - have you seen those sharp teeth? - but they learn so much from their siblings on how to be a dog & how to behave. Unless you have no choice I'd leave it till he's 8 weeks old.

I'd pick up early morning. If you leave it till last thing at night yes, he'll be tired, but he'll also be very stressed & scared in a new environment. Don't expect him to sleep much without wailing either way, but at least he'll have the benefit of a few hours to get used to you and your home before he has to sleep alone for the first time.

Think a couple of the other buyers have been over eager to get their pups, I will tell them I want mine on the 30th (7 week) as planned,

7 week's better than 6!

Good luck Xx

Moo was older when I got her so I don't really no about time of day, but great advice given

If they're offering you the pup at 6 weeks then I'd look elsewhere TBH. Not the sign of a good breeder IMO.

it is bad my sister in law got patch at 4 weeks which is y we got patch coz she could not cope we got patch at 10 weeks he is doing ok but is really hard to train and his teeth hurt

mrandmrsspeedy121 wrote:it is bad my sister in law got patch at 4 weeks which is y we got patch coz she could not cope we got patch at 10 weeks he is doing ok but is really hard to train and his teeth hurt

4 weeks! Poor little thing, thanks for being honest and confirming its not easy, your doing a great job Xx

I'm not in no rush to get him and I won't be looking anywhere else that's for sure. Cheers all for helpful advice

janey wrote:

mrandmrsspeedy121 wrote:it is bad my sister in law got patch at 4 weeks which is y we got patch coz she could not cope we got patch at 10 weeks he is doing ok but is really hard to train and his teeth hurt

4 weeks! Poor little thing, thanks for being honest and confirming its not easy, your doing a great job Xx

it surly is not easy as he likes to bit me but not dan and he had no maners when he came to us but now he has a few

We gout ours about 4pm, he was really scared the car drive home but i was hugging him all the way suprisingly he didn't wee either ( it was about an hour drive) And when we got home he was suprisingly fine, he was running around exploring the place and being a cheeky monkey from that moment on! we're lucky to have him he's amazing !