[Affiltavajefe]

I love this forum, you all are so much help.

[Affiltavajefe]

I have been looking for a pit for about, 6 months, waiting for the right one to come along. I wanted them to be as young as I could get them. Most were 8 months old and I just wanted younger, so they bonded to me.


But now I have a problem, someone is selling these adorable pitbull puppies. They are just beautiful. But, these poor guys are getting sold at 5 weeks old! The people adopting are them out because they are leaving the state this week... All these poor little pups will be away from their mother.

I'm asking you all, if there is some very good puppy formula I could get my puppy, so he isn't missing nutrients. And maybe I could suggest to the other people who are taking them what they should use.

Thanks guys!

[Cheeniandab]

I had to supplement my litter with some formula from the get go because there were 12 of them, hard on a first time mom. I can't remember what it's called, but we got it from the tractor supply, so it's easy to find. good luck.

[Affiltavajefe]

wow thats a pretty big litter. no wonder it was hard on mom.
but thank you for your advice :]

[Cheeniandab]

no problem. there were two types. one specifically for puppies, the others for all small animals. They have instructions for which animal though on it, that's the one we used more of.

[provigil]

There can be some issues from pups being separated from mom and siblings so early - most of these will be behavioral issues unless you know what you're doing to try to replicate behavioral development of a really young pup.

Personally, I don't think it's worth the risk getting such a young pup and from a "breeder" willing/needing to get them out the door so soon.

The dog I adopted was 7 months old at the time we got her and we have had no issue with her bonding with us. She also has the "people slut" temperament common in pit bulls so she loves everyone even when meeting someone for the first time. I have no doubt of her loyalty to us though so I personally don't think that only a young puppy can bond with an owner.

[wentscat]

my boy rokai (rip) a mixed 'pit bull' was a dog that was basically thrown in my lap by someone I went to school with (a girl that USED to be my friend) at 6-7 months old...

and believe me, I NEVER had such a strong bond with ANY dog ever.

[Affiltavajefe]

I don't mean to say that they would not bond well with me if they were older. That wasnt the best way to put it. It is a huge preference that the puppy I got would be young. I'm just wary that this may be to young. If it will cause more aggresssion, that really worries me.
Hmmm, and the more I look around it looks like the social skills are learned mostly 6-8 weeks.

[7HlBQS8j]

That is a very young puppy. Feeding is not a real big issue because you can get supplements and they may very well be eating a mush which is normally puppy food and a milk supplement some puppies will even be eating some dry food at this time but I would suggest adding the supplement any way. The big issue is behavior the Mother teaches the puppies alot about being a dog and these puppies have not really had enough time to learn this so if you do get one please do yourself and the breed a favor and get the puppy in some puppy classes and get him socialized. Do you have another dog sometimes that can help also I am not saying get two dogs just asking. but if you have not made up your mind that this is the puppy you want find another this is probably not a quality breeder and you never know could be health issues poor quality breeding can lead to all kinds of issues that can just break your heart. as I type I am thinking I would not take this chance and you are going to be paying them for being irresponsible and they are leaving if you buy from a breeder you want that breeder to be around. Thats like buying from someone on the roadside that person never has to see you again so chances are they could give to shits less about you and your puppy. sorry for being long winded again..Just this kinda hit me wrong and pissed me off. but I took my meds today so I will be Ok

[Pypeassesty]

If I were you I would turn and run the other way.

[Affiltavajefe]

The more I read around, it really does sound like a bad idea. I was just thinking it would be better if they went to a home instead of a shelter. If it really is this bad to have one so young, I think I might have to pass. I was also reading that it is against the law in some states for puppies to be adopted out this early?

[7HlBQS8j]

That is true alot of states require 8 weeks old and some a health certificate I am sure someone on here knows how many and which ones but I don't but if I was buying a puppy I would want these things. I re homed my Abby and some of the toughest days were the two waiting for my first vet appt to get her checked out because the people could not produce her medical records. Told me it got misplaced while they moved and I was was worried about heart worms because I have been through that with a re homed dog before and it sucked

[bloriMal]

I have raised a couple of pups from a very early age, and they turned into great dogs. They were a tad harder to train, and it certainly helped that I had older dogs around to help, but taking a pup early is not necesarilly going to end in disaster.

Having said that, I wouldn't do it if I were you.

First off, this breeder is clearly a byb and could be producing puppies with poor health and temperment...let alone contributing to pet overpopulation.

I don't know what your level of experience with raising dogs is...but you can't really even begin housebreaking and training at such an early age.

If you attempt to crate train at this age, the pup hasn't really learned to hold it at all, and will go in the crate. The pup may get used to doing this and completely ruin any chance of housebreaking by crate training early on.

If the pup is left to wander, it will soil the house and again, get used to this making housebreaking much more difficult.

If you work, or are away from the home for more than an hour or so at a time, you will have a hell of a time with housebreaking.

If you're home, you can just take it outside every hour or so, whether it looks like it needs to go or not, to prevent any accidents that could easily become habits.

It's hard enough starting with an 8 week old pup if you're out of the home for more than a couple hours at a time.

Between 4 weeks and the time a pup leaves it's family is very important for learning doggy do's and dont's...especially bite inhibition. Puppies learn that rough play and hard biting is innapropriate based on the reactions of it's siblings and mother.

Many pups taken to early, and raised by inexperienced owners can grow up to be rowdy, have poor bite inhibition, and can be difficult to train.

It's not going to make the dog "more aggressive" per se.

An experienced owner that employs proper training techniques can easily take the place as teacher...but you have to really know what you're doing. You have to know EXACTLY how, and when to praise, and EXACTLY how and when to correct.

Innapropriate praise and correction can have devastating effects in the long term with pups this young.

And yes, in many states it is illegal to "sell" puppies under 8 weeks of age and/or without a certificate of health from a licensed vet. Freebies and "adoptions" do not fall under this law.

[diseeKeythilt]

I would just keep looking for another puppy. A puppy that is taken away from its mother and siblings too early often have psychological issues on top of any health issues.

[evennyNiz]

If I were you I wouldn't get a puppy that young for reason ranging from the breeder to the development of the pup. You would do much better waiting to find the pup/dog for you. The thing with a pup is you don't know what you are getting temperament wise whereas a grown dog already has it's temperament clearly defined and you don't have to potty train. Whichever you decide pup or grown good luck as with both you will have no problems with bonding.

[HornyMolly]

But now I have a problem, someone is selling these adorable pitbull puppies. They are just beautiful. But, these poor guys are getting sold at 5 weeks old! The people adopting are them out because they are leaving the state this week... All these poor little pups will be away from their mother.

i would NOT get a puppy from these people at all.

[crestosssa]

1. Check the laws in your state. It may be illegal for you to purchase one of these dogs due to their age.

2. Getting a dog at a young age doesn't mean you will have a strong bond. It's the time and energy you put into the dog that will create a strong bond. Spending hour after hour, day after day training, exercising and interacting with your dog will establish an amazing bond between you regardless of the dogs age. The thing you should really be looking for is a dog that you are able to read and that is easily able to read you. A lot of times you will not know if a puppy will be able to do this and they may mature to be something you don't want (so be ready to deal with problems due to genetics especially in poorly bred pups like these seem to be - some things cannot be trained/loved/socialized out).

3. If the person 'adopting' out these pups bred them, they are NOT adopting them out. They are selling them and you will be supporting BYB by giving them any amount of money. BYB are the cause of the overpopulation crisis in this country along with the deaths of millions of dogs and cats each year and no one should ever support their horrible breeding practices.

If you do decide to get one of these pups, they can start eating wet food and maybe some kibble (depends on if the people are actually telling the truth about how old they are). You can supplement with PMR.

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[meteeratymn]

I got my dog at the age of 5 weeks, I started off with canned food (wellness puppy mix), and by 2 months she was on the kibble and first round of shots done.

[HornyMolly]

where are you from? there are tons of baby Pitbull Terrier (and mixes) puppies in shelters and rescues
that needs a forever loving responsible experienced bulldog breeds savvy lover/owner homes.

[diseeKeythilt]

where are you from? there are tons of baby Pitbull Terrier (and mixes) puppies in shelters and rescues
that needs a forever loving responsible experienced bulldog breeds savvy lover/owner homes.

No joke. I can't believe the OP can't find a Pit Bull that is under 8 months old that needs a home. You can't throw a speck of sand in Atlanta/Georgia without hitting a Pit Bull puppy needing a home (rescue, shelter, or breeder: backyard or otherwise.)