my staffy is having pups....

[Fantazmic]

The accepted time frame is to allow for proper socialisation skills and to ensure they have a good temperament with other dogs. Prior to 8 weeks they aren't well enough skilled in socialisation to cope with other dogs. I've had dogs and bred dogs for years and didn't let them go before 8 to 12 weeks depending on the dog.
I'm not trying to cause an argument, it's what I have found with my dogs and also what is recommended by most breeders

I agree 100%

and really it is something that should be standard across all breeds

 

[Wally]

My dog is probably more well adjusted than I am.

 

[ThatTyeGuy]

i have an amstaff too..greatest dogs of all time, out boy is 5 months now, heres a few pics from a little while ago, sorry for the threadjack :|

 

[Tojo]

Great news! I love staffies and have bred them for many years.What colours are the pups?

 

[thals]

Cute staffs rock! 8-10 weeks is needed before sending them off, I wholeheartedly agree, better for the pups, they need to spend that time with their mum and litter mates and to develop a better sense of confidence too.

Tye Guy, your little boy is gorgeous! Love their crazy floppy ears, too cute!

 

[hypochondroac]

I prefer the real 'staffordshire' bull terriers but he's very cute tyeguy.

 

[giglamesh]

when we got our dog he was only 4 weeks old at the time. had quite a few visits to the vets in the first few weeks we had him. the breeder said he was 12 but when we went to get him desexed the vet said he was to young. this was 10 years ago and hes still kicking

 

[thals]

Obviously it won't kill them to be separated earlier than 8 weeks old, but it gives them the best start in life, which if you can do why wouldn't you? That's what being a responsible breeder is all about, animal's welfare and care should always come first. Good to hear your boy's still going good and strong Gig.

 

[hypochondroac]

It's not based on the fact that they'll die earlier.. it's just not a good move for the puppies, as has been said their social skills are in the works.

 

[noah07]

as i said each to their own..........and im not your typical backyard puppy mill, how dare u judge me like that when u dont even know me........or what i do.....this is the bitches second and final litter anothe bitch i had before had 2 but died from a tick...all pups i have had even myself i got at 6 weeks and all socialise fine if iwanted a threead of this topic i would have titled it "at what age should dogs be seperated from litter....if anyone else hasnt got anything positive to say then i wouldnt say anything at all!

 

[LullabyLizard]

6 weeks is perfectly fine! I got my pup at 6 weeks. Their dogs. It doesn't matter. My dog is well socialised, she's well trained and she's just in general a great dog From 6 weeks to 8 weeks, they grow so much! They only stay puppies for about a month, get them while you can

 

[Gekambi]

One of my teachers Labradores had pups about a month and a half ago. There gone now except the one which has a broken leg. Its sorta sad watching it try and run but cute how its still happy the whole time.
Got my boarder collie about 11 years ago. She was always fine with social until about 8-9 months ago, now she's a bit grumpy. Lol.

 

[Chris1]

tyeguy thats the cutest puppy, i think im in lurve,...!!

got pics yet Noah?
whats the final count?

 

[noah07]

the final count is 10!!!! i will upload some pics sometime today!

 

[wranga]

thought it was illegal to breed american staffies (pit bulls) here in nsw

 

[danandgaye]

congrats...10 is a great litter...my english had 7 first litter then 10 next litter...i got pics of mum and her son that i kept on my profile,brings back alot of memories cant wait to see pics although i prefer the english staffies

 

[dangles]

thought it was illegal to breed american staffies (pit bulls) here in nsw

well technically the canine council recognises them as a legit breed even though we all know what they really are(pibulls) wranga. My neighbours were got one off a breeder about 12 months ago they were telling me it wasnt a pitbull it was a staffy, 12 months on and they now agree with me that it is actually a pitbull

 

[Aiigaru]

I wonder how many of those dogs will be sent to the pound and destroyed due to the lack of papers. Legally, they are recognised as pit bulls, and thus illegal.

You sir, are a backyard breeder. If you want to do it properly, spend the money and get yourself a prefix. If you don't want to spend the money, one must ask why you want to breed dogs in the first place, hm?

 

[dangles]

I wonder how many of those dogs will be sent to the pound and destroyed due to the lack of papers. Legally, they are recognised as pit bulls, and thus illegal.

You sir, are a backyard breeder. If you want to do it properly, spend the money and get yourself a prefix. If you don't want to spend the money, one must ask why you want to breed dogs in the first place, hm?

the other question here is why would u buy a dangerous breed type dog without any papers in the first place??

 

[sholmes]

There is no such thing as a dangerous dog breed !!!!!
just bad owners !!!!!!! personally I own a pitt and she is the most loving loyal dog u could ever meet !!!! people that belive that staffys and pitt's are dangerous are in
denial and prob have never had any experince with such a loving loyal breed
so ask your selves this once u band staffys and pitts what breed will u want to band next ????? get real !!!
dobermans , german sheepards , rott wheelers ?????? Bad owners are the real problem not the breed !!!!!!!