I got 'NIKA' when she was 2 days shy of being 6 weeks ... and I agree, they should be at least 8-10 weeks before leaving the litter .... but the pup was doomed and if I didn't get her when i did ... she would have been in doggy heaven by now!!! And yes, she does have nipping problems but we are working them out .... she also seems to scared of a lot of things .... but, she is very smart and I could not ask for a better pup!!!