Picking a new pup

Ranger351 · Post by **Ranger351** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 1:12 pm

I'll start a more cheerful post this time. When looking at a new pup at about 6-8 weeks how do you pick the best one?

Cajun Casey · Post by **Cajun Casey** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 1:21 pm

Either trust the breeder's decision or pick the one that likes you the most. Six weeks is too young to really see much structure.

edb · Post by **edb** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 1:28 pm

Once you decide the breeding should produce what you are looking for it comes down to personal preference. Male/female, markings, size ect. I like a pup in the middle for size and boldness. I don't want that wild child in the bunch or the shy one. Find a breeder you trust and pick. I have an 11 week old pup that was not my pick but my 9 year old son really liked him. I was so sure of the breeding I told him to pick him up it was ours. He smiled all the way home as the pup slept next to him.

highntight · Post by **highntight** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 2:24 pm

I think it depends on what you are looking for or what you like in your dogs. ditto the male/female, markings, size. Personally, i like the bold pups who aren't scared of anything. Ones that show early instincts too.
I think it just depends on what you are looking for or what type of dog you enjoy.

Ranger351 · Post by **Ranger351** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 3:35 pm

What if you aren't familiar with the family lineage? Pure bred but no national champions

Cajun Casey · Post by **Cajun Casey** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 3:45 pm

Ranger351 wrote:What if you aren't familiar with the family lineage? Pure bred but no national champions

That's probably a good thing.

Have any kind of pedigree available?

ultracarry · Post by **ultracarry** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 4:16 pm

Ranger351 wrote:What if you aren't familiar with the family lineage? Pure bred but no national champions

No field champions, MH, NFC ... wouldn't spend the money on a crap shoot. What if the dog has no drive?

Georgia Boy · Post by **Georgia Boy** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 4:55 pm

ultracarry wrote:
Ranger351 wrote:What if you aren't familiar with the family lineage? Pure bred but no national champions
No field champions, MH, NFC ... wouldn't spend the money on a crap shoot. What if the dog has no drive?

If I could see the parents in action I wouldnt worry about it.

Also, what you consider a good dog might be a POS in my opinion. My point is its all subjective.

edb · Post by **edb** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 5:30 pm

I would be looking for repeat breedings, consistency between litters and references if unfamiliar with bloodlines and the breeder. Can't imagine pedigree wouldn't have some recognizable names.

ultracarry · Post by **ultracarry** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 5:36 pm

Georgia Boy wrote:
ultracarry wrote:
Ranger351 wrote:What if you aren't familiar with the family lineage? Pure bred but no national champions
No field champions, MH, NFC ... wouldn't spend the money on a crap shoot. What if the dog has no drive?
If I could see the parents in action I wouldnt worry about it.

Also, what you consider a good dog might be a POS in my opinion. My point is its all subjective.

So what do you do with a dog that won't hunt and doesn't like birds? May be a good house dog... not a good bird dog.

Didnt say it had to be the next 7x national champion but has to have something.

gspguy · Post by **gspguy** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 5:52 pm

I find the best litter I can afford and pick the pup I like.

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