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Hey guys... I did a some more research and here are a few things I found... I really think it will be ok, but I am still going to discuss it with the breeder...

"Young puppies may need four or five meals a day. In the early stages of weaning, their mother’s milk is still an important part of the diet. But by 6 to 8 weeks, most puppies can be completely weaned, and are ready to leave their mother."

"Puppies do not need individual bowls and may be fed together from one or two shallow dishes - competition encourages them to eat. Young puppies may need four or five meals a day. In the early stages of weaning the bitch's milk is still an important part of the diet, but by 6 to 8 weeks most puppies can be completely weaned and are ready to leave their mother."
 

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^ Which websites did you get those off of? Puppies are all different, I would feel comfortable purchasing say, a Lab, at 8 weeks (not saying I'd do it, just that I'd feel more comfortable doing it) but would run far, far away from any breeder who tries to sell me an 8 week small breed puppy.

I'm involved in WHWTs, and like I said, I don't know one responsible breeder who would let their puppies go at 8 weeks. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and many clubs are starting to put 10-12 weeks in their code of ethics. It's a shame more don't :(
 

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