Shots for 6 week old puppy?

As a breeder of boxers i would be very wary of this breeder someone else said this but at 6 weeks a pup is usually completely weaned (i aim to get mine on solids by 4-5 weeks) but this doesnt mean they are ready to leave mum they are still learning valuable lessons at 6 weeks and is proven that pups taken away too early can leave the pup with behavioural problems in later life, mine never leave before 8 weeks. The only way i would say 6 weeks is for a potential show pup/dog and very experienced owners who have other good temperament dogs about so they still get the input they need. Do not be afraid to tell the breeder no its her duty to provide care for the pup and will benifit you in a few yrs time when your pup has matured

If you do insist in bringing the pup home then definately NOT to be left outside until around 4 - 5months old.

Just seen your update - 7 weeks is acceptable but still young there is no reason why you cant let it out for a pee and short periods of play in good weather but only around yours or families gardens where no other dogs have been (unless you know they are fully vaccinated). But its good to start with the outside house training straight away so yes definately let it explore around outside.

Oh and yes its safe for 1st jab at 6 weeks onwards!!!

"The breeder is a very reputable guy"- So was Michael Vick, doesn't make him responsible.

RESPONSIBLE breeders would never let their dog go home before 8 weeks old. End of story. Weening has absolutely nothing to do with when they go home, socialization does.

And the BREEDER should be the one getting him the first shots, not you, this is part of whelping and raising a litter. He's obviously not taking fantastic care of them if he's willing to give you a completely unvaccinated Bulldog, ESPECIALLY in a breed that is more likely to contract Parvo than others.

As others have said, RUN away from this breeder. If you trust him then you have more research you need to do on what makes a good breeder. I'm sure this dog will need to see the vet immedietely.

Add: Kristi if holding onto a litter for 8 weeks is too much of a burden for you, then you shouldn't be breeding.

Speaking to your vet IS relevant because all vet practices have their own schedule regarding shots. I feel 6 weeks is a bit too young because mother's immunity only begins to drop off from around 5 weeks. In the UK vets usually start at 8 weeks and do the second set 2 weeks later. But this is the 'norm'. If you really want to know the best age for your individual puppy to have his shots, you need to have his titre levels checked. But this is expensive - hence vets opting for a general age when this is best done.

As for this breeders 'excuse' for sending these puppies home early - that's rot, with the greatest of respect! Of course they won't be feeding from their dams by 6 weeks, apart from maybe what's called comfort suckling. By this age, they will be able to survive on solid feed. However it is essential, vital even, that puppies remain together until at least 8 WEEKS of age so they can socialise together and become established in their diet. And yes, grow on, before they are sent into the outside world. Sending them home by 6 weeks is a cop out! I'd be walking away from this set-up. Running even.

Find a new breeder , run don't walk away from this one. No responsible breeder sends puppies to a new home at 6 weeks of age. It has nothing to do with the b*tch nursing them. If the breeder is sending these puppies to new homes at 6 weeks they are cutting corners elsewhere ie not heath testing. Bulldogs are riddled with heath problems you simply can't take the chance of dealing with a breeder that cuts corners

please wait until he is 8 weeks old. just because he is eating solids doesnt mean he can leave his mother. if this guy was a reputable breeder he would never let the pups go before they were 8 weeks old

no it is not safe to leave your bulldog pup outside.

they start their vaccines at 6 weeks and then every 3-4 weeks until 16 weeks of age.

add- ANORA, have you ever walked into work and found a puppy dead from parvo or distemper because some moron decided not to vaccinate their dog?

i am a breeder /exhibitor of bulldogs and I too have sent my litter home at 7 weeks, they ate solid food and had there 1st shots. I did tell the new owners not to take them anywhere in til they have had all shots.

it has been 2 years since then and the dogs have turned out fine.

what people above me don't understand these aren't lad pups or any other kind of normal pups, these are bully's the have took up 100% of our times 24 hours a day since the day they where born, that's why they are so pricey....so if at 6-7 weeks you can relieve the breeder -do!

Tell her "no thanks we'd like to get him at 8 weeks". It is much better for him to be with his littermates even if mum has stopped feeding them. He needs all his shots before you can leave him outside alone, and he shouldn't be left in the garden for long periods of time anyway. bulldogs aren't meant to be outside dogs.

Go directly from the stupid breeder to the vet. Will take care of all your questions.

PLEASE look at these sites before you decide to jab that pup!!!!

http://www.truthaboutvaccines.org/

http://www.itsfortheanimals.com/HEMOPET.HTM

Shots are soooo dangerous! Do your homework and not not follow blindly the recommendations of folks who are motivated by money to influence your actions!