Here's why:
* Socialization: Puppies learn crucial social skills from their mother and siblings. This includes bite inhibition, play etiquette, and how to interact with other dogs.
* Nursing and weaning: Puppies need their mother's milk for proper growth and development. Weaning should be gradual, starting around 6 weeks.
* Learning and play: Puppies learn essential skills from their littermates like play, biting, and communication.
* Immune system development: Puppies receive vital antibodies from their mother's milk, strengthening their immune system.
It is strongly discouraged to separate puppies from their mother before 8 weeks. This can lead to behavioral problems and health issues later in life.
If you're considering adopting a Pit Bull puppy, make sure the breeder is responsible and follows these guidelines.