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GsdLoverr729 · 01-15-2013, 01:03 PM

If mom wasn't caring for them then they did need to be removed and cared for.

The biggest issue is behavior. From 5-8 weeks puppies are usually learning proper manners and behavior from mom/littermates. A lot of pups taken before 8 weeks, for this reason, have behavioral issues. If you had to take them away from the mom, it would have been best to take ALL the pups in the litter until 8 weeks.
Since I'm not a breeder, I can't say if there are any health impacts.

01-15-2013, 01:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
GsdLoverr729 Knighted Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Ga, USA Posts: 3,179	If mom wasn't caring for them then they did need to be removed and cared for. The biggest issue is behavior. From 5-8 weeks puppies are usually learning proper manners and behavior from mom/littermates. A lot of pups taken before 8 weeks, for this reason, have behavioral issues. If you had to take them away from the mom, it would have been best to take ALL the pups in the litter until 8 weeks. Since I'm not a breeder, I can't say if there are any health impacts. __________________ Kymmey http://KaohzandKumatz.yolasite.com Mom To~ Dakoda (b/t GSD), Simi (b/w DSH), Nashoba (sable GSD)