Can A Dog Remember Its Siblings?
How long does it take for puppies to forget their littermates?
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Most responsible breeders and experts advise that a puppy should not be separated from his mother until he’s at least eight weeks old. In the early weeks of his life, he’s completely dependent on his mother. During the next three-to-eight weeks, he learns social skills from his mother and his littermates.J
Do puppy siblings love each other?
They will love each other the most. Yes, they will bond with you and your family, but they will bond with each other first and foremost. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but if you have fantasies of having that dog who is your sole “buddy,” siblings are probably not the way to go.M
How long does it take for a dog to forget its sibling?
A lot of people have wondered about this. The scientific evidence either way is essentially nil, although some researchers believe a dog has to have been with his or her littermates for at least the first 16 weeks of life to be able to recognize them later on.
