leegreen 2,100 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 What are the main things you look for in a pup, size, bone, head, boldness, colour, coat, type of temprement etc. How do you pick yours? Quote Link to post
Tis TM 8 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 What are the main things you look for in a pup, size, bone, head, boldness, colour, coat, type of temprement etc.How do you pick yours? My new lab pup picked me But I didn't have the pick of the litter, he was the last of four, and I purely went on temperament. He bounded straight up, very confident and happy, and I was sold. He didn;t have quite the head I would normally choose, but the temperament sold it hand over fist. There was a nice looking bitch that skulked in the corner, and shat herself when the door opened..... not a great first impression for a gun dog! This is him now at nearly 4 months Quote Link to post
leegreen 2,100 Posted January 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 that pup looks ready for action Quote Link to post
lurcherchavvy 3 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 look at things like its paws its energy and alertness as a pup if you whistle or have a squeaky toy see which ones are alert and which ones are stupid ive got pick of the litter soon and i will be able to watch them all the way through so i will know which one is the most alert and i will autimatically pick a favrote Quote Link to post
dannyboy1 2 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Close my eyes, and take a lucky dip !! Quote Link to post
poacher9991 10 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 I PICK THE ONE THATS IS VERY LIVELY AND I LIKE THEM TO HAVE QUITE BIG FEET AND LEGS Quote Link to post
Tis TM 8 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 that pup looks ready for action He's incredibly bright, but as for ready for action, he's got alot of physical maturing to do before that! Quote Link to post
lurcherchavvy 3 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 I PICK THE ONE THATS IS VERY LIVELY AND I LIKE THEM TO HAVE QUITE BIG FEET AND LEGS i do like big paws Quote Link to post
lurchergrrl 1,441 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 I like to watch them all interact for a while. I usually go for the middle of the road: not the sulky one, not the over boisterous one. I like them to show an interest in me and not be skittish, but I also don't like them to be all over the show and manic. Looks comes second to all that, but I really do like a dog with obvious potential for lots of leg. Quote Link to post
pointer28 1 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Tis TM I think that pup has a gorgeous head, and a beautiful pup in general. Quote Link to post
Guest mush Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 if their bred right you should be able to just grab anyone and have a good one how good is a different mater that you cant tell as a pup, if i cant just grab one I would leave them there. Quote Link to post
leegreen 2,100 Posted January 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 if their bred right you should be able to just grab anyone and have a good one how good is a different mater that you cant tell as a pup, if i cant just grab one I would leave them there. Quite right Mush, but if you had pick of litter you must have some thing that you will look for. I know its a bit of a lottery but you need to increase your chances. Quote Link to post
hunter cammo 0 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 aye pic the one that stands out from the crowd has big chest and thick set legs and feet. Quote Link to post
leegreen 2,100 Posted January 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 (edited) that pup looks ready for action He's incredibly bright, but as for ready for action, he's got alot of physical maturing to do before that! sorry mate I only ment "looks" . I should really sort out my wording Lovely pup though. Edited January 31, 2008 by leegreen Quote Link to post
tyson 1 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 IF I BRED THE LITTER , I JUST KEEP WHATS LEFT COS CHOOSINGS TOO HARD TO DO , BUT I LOOK FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT PERSONALITY WISE COMPARED TO THE OTHER PUPS , I ALWAYS LIKE THE WEIRD ONES Quote Link to post
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