what to look for in a pup

[ROB.BOB 21]

i might be getting a lab pup from a local chap, hes got 2 dog pups left, ive been told befor to look for a pup giving you eye contact, some one also told me with labs to chose one with dark eyes ( odd i know but apparently hes never had a nutter)

 

any tips or things to look out for?

[druimmuir 1]

Spend 5 or 10 mins with each pup on their own with you and judge how they react, if they are keen to come to you, take a sock or a hankie and see if they will retreieve for you, how old are they just now ? I would normally do that 7 or 8 weeks old to see what they are like, most of all go for the one you like, liking a dog/pup means you will put 100% into him, if you just settle for one you will train half hearted, at those ages it's a lottery, good luck

 

Nicola

[v-max 2]

Spend 5 or 10 mins with each pup on their own with you and judge how they react, if they are keen to come to you, take a sock or a hankie and see if they will retreieve for you, how old are they just now ? I would normally do that 7 or 8 weeks old to see what they are like, most of all go for the one you like, liking a dog/pup means you will put 100% into him, if you just settle for one you will train half hearted, at those ages it's a lottery, good luck

 

Nicola

Some good advice there & the last bit is so true even with all the tests done its a total lottery with a pup. Look for the hip & current eye test minimum & see the dam & how they bred from & why & try see the sire or pics. I do like them with dark eyes personally but i sex it & then get all that sex i like together & give it ten mins whaching them but to be honest i breed my own & get the chance to see them day by day & see the pup that sticks out to me. You have such an impact on that pups life when you take it home that its how you bring them on that makes & breaks the out come. I see so many dogs at say 20-24months old & the owners still treat it like a puppy & say he's only 2yrs old & all they have done is hold a good dog back training is an art but not realy that hard as it is the basic's that is the foundation of it all so walk before you run. PS my dogs aint great but im lazy when training & like my school report used to say i could do better.

[j davies 8]

Spend 5 or 10 mins with each pup on their own with you and judge how they react, if they are keen to come to you, take a sock or a hankie and see if they will retreieve for you, how old are they just now ? I would normally do that 7 or 8 weeks old to see what they are like, most of all go for the one you like, liking a dog/pup means you will put 100% into him, if you just settle for one you will train half hearted, at those ages it's a lottery, good luck

 

Nicola

 

good advise there mate pick one that picks you i did with mine god they turned out to be so good its like when you see them they no you want them when you get there you your self will no as soon as you see the pup belive me on this one

[ROB.BOB 21]

cheers lads , theres 2 dog pups left and theyl'e be ready in a week or so, i just need to find a spot to put my kennel where its not in my dads way!

fingers crossed, been trying for my first pup for soo damm long! nearly there

[j davies 8]

cheers lads , theres 2 dog pups left and theyl'e be ready in a week or so, i just need to find a spot to put my kennel where its not in my dads way!

fingers crossed, been trying for my first pup for soo damm long! nearly there

 

he needs to be in hthe house for the first few days or something that he can cuddle at night when he is on his own its not nice to be alone after been with the family is it

[timebomb 0]

cheers lads , theres 2 dog pups left and theyl'e be ready in a week or so, i just need to find a spot to put my kennel where its not in my dads way!

fingers crossed, been trying for my first pup for soo damm long! nearly there

 

he needs to be in hthe house for the first few days or something that he can cuddle at night when he is on his own its not nice to be alone after been with the family is it

i see what your saying but the pups got to get used to it from day one i think that spoils a dog because it knows what like the house is and once its outside thats when the crying and yelping starts

[ROB.BOB 21]

cheers lads , theres 2 dog pups left and theyl'e be ready in a week or so, i just need to find a spot to put my kennel where its not in my dads way!

fingers crossed, been trying for my first pup for soo damm long! nearly there

 

he needs to be in hthe house for the first few days or something that he can cuddle at night when he is on his own its not nice to be alone after been with the family is it

i see what your saying but the pups got to get used to it from day one i think that spoils a dog because it knows what like the house is and once its outside thats when the crying and yelping starts

 

well edward martin the spaniel trainer ( i know a lab aint a springer but its the same fot this) told me repetedly '' start out as you mean to go on '' plus ive heard that a hot water bottle and a clock that ticks and maby a cuddly toy if you calms them right down on their first few night's