Comments on: What is the best age to pick a puppy from the litter? http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-is-the-best-age-to-pick-a-puppy-from-the-litter/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:45:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Little Budah http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-is-the-best-age-to-pick-a-puppy-from-the-litter/comment-page-1/#comment-4469 Little Budah Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:12:48 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-is-the-best-age-to-pick-a-puppy-from-the-litter/#comment-4469 Nine day old puppies are adorably precious but beyond their individual markings or coloration, there is little upon which to base an immediate decision. Is it important whether or not you choose a male or female?...If so, the breeder will gladly point the girls out from the boys and go from there...Visit the puppies a few times. There eyes open at twelve or thirteen days old at which time they will all have blue eyes and their vision will still be somewhat blurred. See the puppies at four weeks of age when their personalities come to life and each one has it's own distinct characteristics...There is always a bully in the group..the one who is stronger and pudgier..the first to get your attention by shoving his way to the front...Be a bit leary of the "tough guy" as you may find yourself tough out of luck when it comes to home furnishings and the important necessities like your cell phone or TV remote being left intact..ah, isn't he a cute little devil?.. Don't over-look the "runt" of the litter...He/she can sometimes be the most affectionate as a show of appreciation for their no longer being pushed around and for finally being a member of a more gentle and loving family...Breeders no longer make it a practice to release puppies before they're eight weeks of age...By that time, they have been initially wormed and, as a rule, the breeder has seen to their first set of shots at six weeks...The extra two weeks is sufficient time for the puppy to have recovered from any soreness..stiffness..or the normal side effects associated with puppy vaccines... Hey, happy puppy decision making!...Uh, your two other dogs have seniority sooo, enjoy your soon to be "third" best friend in the world!... Nine day old puppies are adorably precious but beyond their individual markings or coloration, there is little upon which to base an immediate decision. Is it important whether or not you choose a male or female?…If so, the breeder will gladly point the girls out from the boys and go from there…Visit the puppies a few times. There eyes open at twelve or thirteen days old at which time they will all have blue eyes and their vision will still be somewhat blurred. See the puppies at four weeks of age when their personalities come to life and each one has it’s own distinct characteristics…There is always a bully in the group..the one who is stronger and pudgier..the first to get your attention by shoving his way to the front…Be a bit leary of the “tough guy” as you may find yourself tough out of luck when it comes to home furnishings and the important necessities like your cell phone or TV remote being left intact..ah, isn’t he a cute little devil?.. Don’t over-look the “runt” of the litter…He/she can sometimes be the most affectionate as a show of appreciation for their no longer being pushed around and for finally being a member of a more gentle and loving family…Breeders no longer make it a practice to release puppies before they’re eight weeks of age…By that time, they have been initially wormed and, as a rule, the breeder has seen to their first set of shots at six weeks…The extra two weeks is sufficient time for the puppy to have recovered from any soreness..stiffness..or the normal side effects associated with puppy vaccines… Hey, happy puppy decision making!…Uh, your two other dogs have seniority sooo, enjoy your soon to be “third” best friend in the world!…

]]> By: chi chi http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-is-the-best-age-to-pick-a-puppy-from-the-litter/comment-page-1/#comment-4468 chi chi Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:55:47 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-is-the-best-age-to-pick-a-puppy-from-the-litter/#comment-4468 i think 8 weeks would be better i think 8 weeks would be better

]]> By: Linda http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-is-the-best-age-to-pick-a-puppy-from-the-litter/comment-page-1/#comment-4467 Linda Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:07:21 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-is-the-best-age-to-pick-a-puppy-from-the-litter/#comment-4467 Never choose earlier than 5 weeks old, and 6 would be even better! Visit all the pups on a regular weekly basis, and get to see their personalities and looks develop. Also, it's not good to take a pup from the litter before 8 weeks old. Never choose earlier than 5 weeks old, and 6 would be even better! Visit all the pups on a regular weekly basis, and get to see their personalities and looks develop. Also, it’s not good to take a pup from the litter before 8 weeks old.

]]> By: potogold http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-is-the-best-age-to-pick-a-puppy-from-the-litter/comment-page-1/#comment-4466 potogold Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:25:10 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-is-the-best-age-to-pick-a-puppy-from-the-litter/#comment-4466 As a breeder we don't allow anyone to pick a puppy until they are over 7weeks of age. The first reason is we breed to keep something for ourselves and we can't see what we want until the puppy is moving and has grown personality. I prefer for the puppy to pick their new mum and dad, the puppy that keeps coming back to you after you have been there for an hour that chews your shoelaces, or falls asleep on your lap or at your feet, that's the one. Good luck with your new family member. As a breeder we don’t allow anyone to pick a puppy until they are over 7weeks of age. The first reason is we breed to keep something for ourselves and we can’t see what we want until the puppy is moving and has grown personality. I prefer for the puppy to pick their new mum and dad, the puppy that keeps coming back to you after you have been there for an hour that chews your shoelaces, or falls asleep on your lap or at your feet, that’s the one. Good luck with your new family member.

]]> By: liz l http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-is-the-best-age-to-pick-a-puppy-from-the-litter/comment-page-1/#comment-4465 liz l Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:49:13 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-is-the-best-age-to-pick-a-puppy-from-the-litter/#comment-4465 my mothe rhas bred chihuahuas since i was born and other kinds of dogs too.generally you shouldnt take the puppies away for at least six weeks.but if you want to be fair to the pup and the mom you should definitely wit until eight weeks.that way the puppy is fully weened and ready to be on its own.it will probably still whine and miss the other puppies and its mother but it will adapt to its new surroundings soon enough.pay it a lot of attention and start working on potty training immediately.it isnt too soon toat least start paper training and then slowly move to house training. my mothe rhas bred chihuahuas since i was born and other kinds of dogs too.generally you shouldnt take the puppies away for at least six weeks.but if you want to be fair to the pup and the mom you should definitely wit until eight weeks.that way the puppy is fully weened and ready to be on its own.it will probably still whine and miss the other puppies and its mother but it will adapt to its new surroundings soon enough.pay it a lot of attention and start working on potty training immediately.it isnt too soon toat least start paper training and then slowly move to house training.

]]> By: Waylon V http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-is-the-best-age-to-pick-a-puppy-from-the-litter/comment-page-1/#comment-4464 Waylon V Sun, 12 Jul 2009 06:19:16 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-is-the-best-age-to-pick-a-puppy-from-the-litter/#comment-4464 a pup should not leave it's mom until it is 8 weeks old for many reasons so just pick your pup then a pup should not leave it’s mom until it is 8 weeks old for many reasons so just pick your pup then

]]> By: Emily S http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-is-the-best-age-to-pick-a-puppy-from-the-litter/comment-page-1/#comment-4463 Emily S Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:30:39 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-is-the-best-age-to-pick-a-puppy-from-the-litter/#comment-4463 You will not be able to determine the drive/character of a pup until about 6 -7 weeks old. Week 6 they change a LOT, so a real outgoing pup might not be quite as much so when compared to the littermates at 7 weeks of age as compared to 4. Know what I mean? A shy pup at 4 weeks may 'blossom' into a perfect companion at 7 weeks and a 'playful' pup at 4 weeks might end up being the 'alpha' or 'hyper' dog at 7 weeks...you just don't know yet. My breeder (of my 2 working border collies) does not let anyone on the deposit list (there are always 50 or so people on the deposit list!) pick a puppy until the pups are 7 weeks old and they are always picked based on characteristics that appeal to the person's lifestyle. (she sends videos to those that cannot visit the pups) Other things are taken into consideration but if the puppy is not a 'fit' personality and drive-wise, she reserves the right not to let that person have that specific puppy. She also starts clicker training them at 4 weeks old so by the time they are 7 weeks old not only do they know a slew of basic commands, but their 'learning style' can also be assessed and each dog placed in a home where the training style and learning style match perfectly. There is a lot of helpful information on this and many other topics on her website. You can go to both the information page and the puppies page for more information. She has a long history of matching the exact right dog with the exact right person so I'd say I trust her method! You will not be able to determine the drive/character of a pup until about 6 -7 weeks old. Week 6 they change a LOT, so a real outgoing pup might not be quite as much so when compared to the littermates at 7 weeks of age as compared to 4. Know what I mean? A shy pup at 4 weeks may ‘blossom’ into a perfect companion at 7 weeks and a ‘playful’ pup at 4 weeks might end up being the ‘alpha’ or ‘hyper’ dog at 7 weeks…you just don’t know yet.

My breeder (of my 2 working border collies) does not let anyone on the deposit list (there are always 50 or so people on the deposit list!) pick a puppy until the pups are 7 weeks old and they are always picked based on characteristics that appeal to the person’s lifestyle. (she sends videos to those that cannot visit the pups) Other things are taken into consideration but if the puppy is not a ‘fit’ personality and drive-wise, she reserves the right not to let that person have that specific puppy. She also starts clicker training them at 4 weeks old so by the time they are 7 weeks old not only do they know a slew of basic commands, but their ‘learning style’ can also be assessed and each dog placed in a home where the training style and learning style match perfectly.

There is a lot of helpful information on this and many other topics on her website. You can go to both the information page and the puppies page for more information.

She has a long history of matching the exact right dog with the exact right person so I’d say I trust her method!

]]> By: chetco http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-is-the-best-age-to-pick-a-puppy-from-the-litter/comment-page-1/#comment-4462 chetco Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:39:49 +0000 http://www.doggydisease.com/blog/what-is-the-best-age-to-pick-a-puppy-from-the-litter/#comment-4462 You won't be able to tell much about them until they are at least 3 weeks old. However, you could put a deposit down for choosing your pick when they are a bit older. Here are some good tips for choosing your puppy from a litter> You won’t be able to tell much about them until they are at least 3 weeks old. However, you could put a deposit down for choosing your pick when they are a bit older.
Here are some good tips for choosing your puppy from a litter>

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