Can I take puppy home early?

Sadly, the answer is NO.  The earliest any and all puppies can go home is 8 weeks of age.  This is not a negotiable date. In some cases, for smaller puppies in particular, you will not be able to take your puppy home until they are at least 2 pounds, which may be after 8 weeks of age.  In order to give our puppies the best possible start in life, we must keep them in their home with us where we can oversee their safety, comfortability, and health overall as they grow. We will not allow puppies to join their new families  until we are confident in a puppy's ability to eat, grow, and play on their own while in their new environment.  With our puppies' health and best interest in mind, it is ultimately up to ILHD to decide when a puppy is fit to go home.