It would be good if any of the large breeders have shifted to the released
kits being somewhat older.  There are some other positive aspects which
could be used in sales (and therefore in convincing breeders to do so): the
worst of the teething nipping is over with older kits, they have matured to
the point of engaging in social play which looks good, they are comfortable
on their solid food so won't be horrifying viewers by displaying prolapsed
rectums, they have had more time being better socialized to humans by the
breeders before they go to those pet stores which might with younger kits
have clue-less folks destroy the socializing.  Seeing good and economically
viable reasons to sell them later (with breeders then being able to neuter
later when it's actually easier for all) might help convince larger breeders
that this is a great trend.
[Posted in FML issue 2061]