Puppy first, then mum?

[Elly]

Just wondering if it is a good idea to get a puppy (very small breed) at the age of ten weeks then a month later aquire the mother who is being retired by the breeder . She would be just spayed.

Could that cause more problems or possibley make things easier. I have heard two dogs are much easier than one but this is a mother and her pup.

Just wondering what could be expected in a situation like that.



Thanks

 

[Bailey+Ralph]

I would think that given the puppy will still be quite young and the Mother spayed...IMO it should be ok.
Don't quote me on this though, i am sure i will be corrected if need be

 

[Dizzy]

Yeah, I couldn't see a problem in them being together, as pup will learn from mum.

As long as you set time aside for one to one with both mum and pup so they bond to you

 

[Elly]

Thanks Caren

I should mention too he is a male pup so adorable .
I was asked if I would like to take the mum as well. She is also adorable. She is six years old.

Just wonderin if you painted that picture on your signature. I really love it.

 

[Elly]

Hi Dizzy

Thanks also for your input. I will think about it a lot. I have heard that the mum does teach the pup. Also they are company for each other when we are out a couple of hours here and there.

 

[bubbatd]

I can't think of any problem. Just make sure in that month you are the pup's alpha.

 

[Elly]

Thanks bubbatd

I hadnt thought of that. He is a sweet liittle man . Has started to try chewing our hands and the usual puppy stuff. He is loads easier for us to handle but still needs to know we are alpha.

I am not sure about the mum at least so soon. I am not sure it is enough time for the pup to settle in with us.

 

[mjb]

I don't have any advice as I have no knowledge of this at all. I was just wondering what breed they are? And when will you be getting the puppy?

 

[bubbatd]

I've kept 4 pups from 4 different litters over the years .... Mom only helped train.

 

[Bailey+Ralph]

Just wonderin if you painted that picture on your signature. I really love it.

Aussie Red (another member) made a whole bunch of them on her phone........pretty cool huh

 

[pup-man]

Why not just keep mom and pup together an extra 4 weeks and take them both at the same time

 

[Bailey+Ralph]

Why not just keep mom and pup together an extra 4 weeks and take them both at the same time

That sounds like a good idea.
Then mum will be there all the way along to help with puppy

 

[ihartgonzo]

Have you discussed this with the breeder?

Also, are you positive you can handle transitioning an adult dog into your home on top of all of the training that a puppy requires? I know you recently re-homed your Lab due to energy, biting, digging, etc. All puppies can cause damage & act up, big and small. You never know how long it will take to housetrain a puppy - are you willing to work on it consistenly for the next 6 months? Especially small breeds can be very slow at housetraining. My puppy is half the size that my Border Collie was at this age, and Fozzie is waaay more mischievious and destructive. A small dog does not automatically equal a more well-behaved or easy dog, every breed requires time, effort, training & socializing to grow up to be a well-adjusted adult dog.

IMO, I recommend spacing out the time between getting Mom & getting the puppy as much as possible. If you get both of them together, neither of them know you, they do know each other... so there's a good chance they won't bond to you at all.