Not exact matches
Smaller breeds of
dogs may nurse a bit longer, but Goldens generally have big litters and huge puppies, which is why
weaning should be done
earlier.
His hound instincts can make him inclined to chase small animals and this, coupled with a predisposition to act out towards other
dogs and even with
early socialization, this can be difficult to
wean him from.
This
early weaning causes emotional trauma to both the mother
dog and the puppies as well as health problems in the puppies.