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Is it safe to adopt a Doberman puppy at 2 weeks old? What's ideal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Doberman Pinscher | Male

hi i am adopting a doberman puppy. so i need him urgent can i adop hin of 13 or 14 or 15 days

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 22nd, 2017

It's better if the puppy stays with his mother until the age of 6-8 weeks minimum, but if the puppy does not have a mother then you can take as soon as you feel ready to take care of him. beware that at this age it's not an easy task, you need to bottle feed him every 4 hours, including at night.

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