shovel 160 Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 When choosing a pup to keep back from a litter to try to keep a line going forward.what do ye lads look out for? What in yer experience are the attributes needed. Does a pup that is a bit noisy and whiney turn out to be a Bayer type.Does a quite, steady pup tend to turn out to be harder.Does the shy timid type run for the hills when it meets its foe! I know only too well that all pups don't make the grade but interested to hear yer opinions on it. Quote Link to post
howdeeposxxt 1,448 Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) Mind that word you stated their that if a pup is steady does it turn out hxxrdxr. Its a big no no on here apparently. Sorry shovel for the sarcasm. I like them to be full of confidence and energy. Thats my ideal pup. Edited September 30, 2015 by howdeeposxxt Quote Link to post
hjckcff 1,738 Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 i m o. you wont be able to assess work style on a pup. charactor has nothing to do with there work style. its a waiting game. i like a strong boned vocal pup full of confidence. but then again i do like a wanky yapper 2 Quote Link to post
snizle06 202 Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 What do you mean by keeping a line going forward. Quote Link to post
foxdropper 17,092 Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Buckle up boys . 4 Quote Link to post
leethedog 3,071 Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Id go for the one with the waggiest tail 4 Quote Link to post
jake824 517 Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 If you know the line well and have personally dug the dogs and trust that line. Do what I do. Let my 10 year old pick a pup. 4 Quote Link to post
shovel 160 Posted September 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Mind that word you stated their that if a pup is steady does it turn out hxxrdxr. Its a big no no on here apparently. Sorry shovel for the sarcasm. I like them to be full of confidence and energy. Thats my ideal pup. Hxrdxr is the wrong word maybe I should have said heavyweight or a heavy mixer type ☺. In litters I have known the strongest pup not always but sometimes has the body but lacks the heart,the weaker pup sometimes has the most drive even though might lack the constitution for the longer more difficult digs.I have often found too the pup which starts all the rows in the kennel is only all show and doesn't often make the grade.I personally wouldn keep these type pups as is they are more hassle than they are worth. I have always just had worker to worker bred pups.some good some not so good.im trying to get some bit of a line started so all opinions and ideas welcome. 3 Quote Link to post
leethedog 3,071 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) Very tempted by this one edited to say she is 3 weeks old Edited October 1, 2015 by leethedog 2 Quote Link to post
fireman 10,794 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 If i was breeding a litter they'd not be only weeks old when i made my choice and as time goes by i'd be weeding out the ones i don't want until i'm lefy with what i do want. 1 Quote Link to post
jonesy 111 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Personally i hate picking a pup,if the litter is from a good line of workers and i trust the breeder i just tell him to send me the pup when the time is right. Quote Link to post
kirstysdad 827 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 First pick the right parents then I like a bold confident pup but not aggressive 5 Quote Link to post
Wirey 23 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I'm liking your post kirsysdad because I have a hopeful that matches your description of a worker, dunno whether I m right. I have some of the earlier descriptors as we'll, I'll be better positioned to give an opinion post Christmas. Quote Link to post
shovel 160 Posted October 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Nice looking pup you have there Leethedog.she's a good size for 3wks old. Quote Link to post
leethedog 3,071 Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 She not mine mate if I want her I can have her but is m not sure about the sire I've only dug him twice he is the red dog in my chocolate teapot revisited post Quote Link to post
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