Puppy picking day

[Erin]

One more day and then we go to pick out our goldendoodle pup. We will be selecting from five. We plan to ask our breeder to help us, but any last minute advice?! We want a trainable, people-loving pup that isn't too independent or high energy! Thanks in advance!

[Wendy and Myla]

If you have an experienced breeder who has been breeding doodles for a long time, I would tell her exactly what you would like and your family circumstances and really listen to her advice.  A lot of people like the Volhard testing, link below.

http://www.volhard.com/pages/pat.php

Our breeder had the puppies tested and picked our puppy for us - I was skeptical of the process, but Myla could not be a more perfect fit for us. 

This is such an exciting time!  Have fun.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I would listen to the breeder's recommendation for personalities, but I would 'listen' to the puppies also.  Often one picks you.  Sit down and let them come to you.

[Amy and Annabelle]

How fun. By the time it was my turn,  I only had 2 to choose from. I wanted a small girl and the other one was a medium boy. Annabelle was very shy and tried to hide behind the shrubs while we were there. I thought it was kind of cute, but maybe should have been a red flag. So I guess you could say I chose Annabelle for the wrong reasons. Luckily for us it all worked out. She is anything but shy now, loves people and is perfect for us.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

How exciting!  I'd say follow your heart....often there is one puppy who you just seem to connect with.

[Lori, Winnie, Bob and Indie]

How fun! Like others have said, I would go with the breeders recommendation and your heart. We didn't get to "pick" as there were only 2 females in the litter and the people in line before us chose the smaller of the two. It worked out well for us, though, as I know I would have been overwhelmed having to look for the differences in 5 pups. 

Best wishes and have fun!!

[DonMarie and Picco]

Sometimes having more choices isn't a good thing!  I agree with Nancy, listen to the breeder but sit down with them all and you'll find a natural connection.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

I agree with getting the breeder's advice. She definitely knows these pup well, and hopefully has done a personality test on them all as well.  I was not able to meet or pick a pup before deciding and my breeder listened to my needs and gave us two perfect pups that were just what we asked for. Having said that, be careful what you ask for!

[Richard Crowe]

It helps to know what personality puppy you want.  In my younger days, I was always under the impression that I should pick the most active and alpha puppy.  Actually, I preferred a more mellow and laid back dog.

Our Holly is the perfect example of the type of mellow dog that I like.  She has plenty of spirit and does her share of playing but, she doesn't have an alpha bone in her body...

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Which puppy did you pick?  Picture please.

[Amy and Annabelle]

Can't wait to see your new puppy

[Erin]

Here he is. We went with the only straighter haired pup from the group hoping he is wavy. What do you all think? The others were curly. I pretty much let hubby pick

[Amy and Annabelle]

He is adorable. Does he have a name yet?