[Castlemaid]

Since the breeder still has the litter, and you can go and visit regularly, I don't understand why you can't leave the puppy there for another two weeks at least? (3 weeks would be MUCH better - but two more weeks would cover a crucial developmental stage).

We are not saying to give him back, just let him have a couple more weeks with the litter before you bring him home.

 

[Castlemaid]

Here is a link to a discussion on another board about the issues hand-raised puppies face, and the extra work humans need to put in to make up for the lack of normal puppy-pack interaction.
? about puppy pack structure - German shepherd dog