How to pick out a puppy?

[cindy456]

Wow, this is an old one of mine and now sounds so funny since I have Mandy and she is the perfect one for me!!! Through advice from Jac and Maureen and her daughter Mandy was the one for me. And I could not even imagine having a different one!! Yes, I would say the breeder is the best one to go to for advice on which one based on your wants/needs. Maureen did a great job for me. Mandy is exceptional with children and learns very quickly. I took her to school last week for a day visit and she was marvelous with the students. Very calm in the hall with all the kids changing classes and she never once barked or acted afraid of anyone. She was great and will make a super therapy dog in my room!!! As most know I love her and think she is perfect!!

[Maureen]

Thanks, Cindy!! It's a big job and responsibility helping someone choose their puppy. Last week I was sending pictures to someone to PROVE I didn't have the puppy they want! (sheesh) But they will or already have found their puppy and actually asked me for my input and advice. It's an honor to help someone or gain the gift of someone's trust.

[MaxandMe]

I totally AGREE temperament testing is barely an indicator!!
spending day in day out for 8 weeks with a litter of puppies well it's like being with kids in classroom day in day out
you get to know them quite well.

THUS a breeder can really TREMENDOUSLY help a family to pick a best fit but also beign HONEST with a breeder to your likes/dislikes
and type of lifestyle and your own personalities can help.
AND i still say many times when the day comes ............i've seen more than once a puppy PICK the family out and not the other way around.
THIS is also where a breeder is a great guidance!!!

puppies peronalities change from 4 to say 8 weeks old......breeder hold them, love and train them and see how changes occur
as littermates play and mature.