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Seven weeks is well known as a human imprinting/bonding stage; however, the mental maturity of a puppy and behavioral lessons that can be learned by staying two or more weeks with littermates and visits from their dam are far more invaluable to new owners.

At seven weeks, not many dams are staying full time with their puppies. They come and visit, have play times, but most Breeders have returned them to their pre-maternal routine. The puppies are busy playing with each other and sometimes older youngsters and puppy friendly adults that might be about. Some dams want nothing further to do with their puppies once they are weaned, others enjoy playing with them well into adulthood. Most Breeders tend to follow the lead indicated by the dam.

Debbie