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In some cases the mother dog will eat her pups if they are either sick or if her maternal instinct tells her they won't do well. This helps insure the "survival of the fittest."

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Puppies should not be taken from their mother before 6 weeks of age. Most breeders, however, wait a little longer and do not re-home their puppies until 8 weeks for large breeds and 10-12 weeks for small breeds.


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usually after 6 to 9 weeks the puppies should be old enough to adopt out


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Should puppies at 4 weeks be given away?

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Is it okay for another unrelated dog to interact with a dogs puppies even though they're only two weeks old?

Not okay. Unrelated dogs often will kill puppies.


How many weeks does the dog have to stay with the mother?

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When will my dog stop sitying on her newborn puppies?

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How long does a dog keep her puppies before selling them?

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What happens to the mother dog if puppies are not deliverable?

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