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Selecting my new pup from 2 choices
I will spare you the long post that I originally typed. I go tomorrow to look at the 2 pups. They will be 6.5 weeks old.
I picked my doodle too early. I was kind of upset they wanted me to pick so young and almost walked away. (I know, no need for the lecture now, I do think I am getting a good dog but could probably back out if necessary) They are f1b pups. I am in total love with one of the dogs from the first litter from the same parents. If I could just steal her I would be very happy. The mother is a great dog--a loved family pet, and the pups and conditions are very clean. They all seem like great pups and very well cared for. Just not a professional operation.
Since I had first pick and had no clue about personality, I picked the pretty one. They told me I got the pick of the litter, the one every one wanted. They told me she is well balanced.
I go back to see the pups at 5.5 weeks and not sure I picked the right pup. She is considered the pick of the litter and very beautiful. But a bit feisty. I had my eye on the runt from the very beginning but was told by various people that the runt could have problems. I know the technical definition of a runt vs. the way people normally describe it and not sure where my pup falls into the mix. The runt is still available. So I will describe the pups with pictures and ask your advice. I am going to spend time with each tomorrow and decide. My heart want the runt. My mind goes for my original pick. Any suggestions as to how to decide when I go tomorrow are welcome.
FIRST CHOICE AND ORIGINAL PICK A:
Looks: Quite the looker I will say. Most likely to have a shedding coat of all the pups. Her coat could be beautiful or very strange and a mix that might be hard to groom.
Personality: The most important quality for me. She is very feisty. The first to get into trouble. Very smart. When being held she holds herself proud. Doesn't just turn limp in your arms. Anxious to play. Has a definite on/off switch. It's full speed or sleep. No serious aggression or dominant issues but way more interested in what is going on in the world than being held and petted. I kind of nicknamed her Diva, the owners call her Candy Cane.
CHOICE B.
Looks: will be a bit smaller than the others--a plus. Has a definite poodle coat, which I do love.
Personality: the runt. Born significantly after the others, they almost gave up on her being born but after a long birthing session and a long wait and her still not coming out they went to bed ready to get up early and get that last pup out. They discovered she was already born. The owner has a special attachment to this pup and has spent a lot of time with her making sure she got her proper share of milk. She loves to be cuddled and when you pick her up she just melts into your arms. She shakes a bit. She tires quickly. She is bullied by the other pups.They owners say she is perfectly healthy and just needs to catch up. I don't think she has had an official vet check. I know the pups come with a health guarantee but I don't want to rely on that. Not sure how they will react if I want a vet approval before getting that pup and they live over hour away from me.
Wow. I thought I was sparing you the original post and now it's just as long.
I go to spend time with both of them tomorrow. I have read all the standard tests and things. I need to relax and trust. The last visit was at the same time as another family with kids came to visit so there was lots of action and stuff going on. It wasn't the ideal time to bond with a pup.
I should add my last and only dog I have ever owned was an adult rescue that came with serious dog aggression issues. I could have purchased many purebred dogs for what I spent in dog trainers and other dog's vet bills. She was the most perfect dog other than that. Super people friendly. Super sweet. Easily trained. Just came with an issue around other dogs, it was kill or be killed. Which is sad since I live very close to one of the greatest dog parks in the SF bay area.
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Permalink Reply by Nancy and Georgia Brown on
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It's funny that so many people choose the one that chooses them. I was looking for that when I went to pick my pup and it just didn't happen.
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Permalink Reply by Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear on
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All pups seemed accepting, but it wasn't until later when I sat down on the floor that yogi could come to me.
Also if you were there visiting with other people, that would be hard to see I would think
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Permalink Reply by Jarka, Monty & Auggie on
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None of my boys picked me. I picked the first one based on the looks and the second one based on the temperament. First one was a bit feisty (and still is..if he has something in his mouth that he does not want to give up, there is no way of opening his mouth). The second one was supposed to be mellow, but in fact was a pretty crazy puppy. Yet, he is very gentle.
The pups will be a bit older now, so they might appear a bit different to you. I would definitely spend some time with both (even though I think I would be more gravitated towards the second one). For some reason, I just feel the second one would be easier to handle, and she might totally change her personality being an only dog in the family. What I don't like is you suspecting there was no vet check for the little puppy. I would insist on vet check, either prior to you deciding which puppy to take or taking the second pup to your vet. There is no reason for a good breeder to take all puppies but one to the vet. They should have had some shots already so it seems just unreasonable that the little puppy would have been left out.
Please keep us posted what you find out.
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Permalink Reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on
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A little bit of trembling when a stranger holds a new puppy is normal, IMO, and nothing to worry about. If she is trembling nonstop even when nobody is interacting with her, that's a different story. But I had an extremely confident, outgoing dog who trembled briefly when I intially picked her up and held her at her breeder's when she was only 6 weeks old.
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She trembles when the breeder handles her as well, not all the time. But I didn't spend that much time observing it because at that visit I was more focused on the other pup that I had chosen.
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She may also have been stressed by having so many strangers there.
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I got the impression from the breeder that this wasn't just something that happened during visits.
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I'm surprised then that the breeder hasn't had the vet check her out, to be sure this isn't something neurological. :(
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Permalink Reply by Kris and Sawyer on
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#2!! I just don't believe that you will have severe aggression issues if you get her as a pup. If you are working with her every day from the beginning she will learn confidence. Sawyer was not the runt but he was one of the smaller ones and he has always been pretty mellow. He was very easy to train. And I also think #2 is super cute!
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Hi, I don't think she will have sever aggression issues at all. I worry she will be the target for other dogs that have those problems.
My last dog had bully/aggression issues and could spot a weak or submissive dog a mile away. I paid quite a few other dog's vet bills over the 15 years I had her. We didn't go to the dog park!
We will be in puppy class at the first possible opportunity regardless of which one I choose.
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Make sure you post tomorrow and let us know which you pick. Pictures will be nice too ;-)
....and maybe she won't be trembling anymore.
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I'm such a photo nut that I usually take lots of pictures. I might take a few but I really want to spend the time focusing on the pups and not distracted by the camera.
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