Sad story and a question

[Luke2302]

We just heard from our breeder that our new puppy's mother got hit by a car and had to get put to sleep. :( Our new puppy (which we already payed for) is about 5-6 weeks old and is already weened. But will losing her mother at age have any psychological effects on the pup that I should be concerned about?

 

[Jan]

I'm so sorry to hear about your puppies mother. I wouldn't think that there would be any serious problems. Just don't bring the puppy home yet. It's important that the puppy spends the next couple of weeks with his littermates.

 

[Luke2302]

Yeah, we are going to wait get her later this month

 

[luvfritz]

Hi, we got Fritzi (fawm/blk mask) at 6 weeks old. She is now 4 yrs. old. The only thing I found is she "chewed" on my arms until about 6 mos. of age, I am the sole caretaker. I rubbed some apple bitter on my arms and that ended that. A vet told me she was treating my like her mother with the chewing. Other than that she has been wonderful. At 6 weeks she loved it when I would lay on a recliner and place her over my beating heart. She is a wonderful dog and I envy you, I would love to have her little again and depending on me.....