 Potential new puppy questions
#145837 - 06/23/2007 11:11 AM |
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I got a call from a breeder near me this morning, and he has one female left which happens to be pick of the litter. I really want her, have made all of the preparations for a new baby, but need a little advice. It concerns me that when I asked him if her paws and mouth had been touched regularly, he said that since my husband and I own a business that I run from home, we would have more time to spend individually with her. He also stated that she has not yet been introduced to a crate. She is 7 weeks old.
How do I assess whether this is normal and usual?
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Re: Potential new puppy questions
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#145839 - 06/23/2007 11:21 AM |
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Talking about specific breeders is best kept to PMs...you can probably imagine why, but most would be happy to help give opinions privately, myself included.
My first knee-jerk question is why is the "pick of the litter" the only one left??? How is he defining "pick"? It kinda sounds like a marketing ploy, unless it's a situation where the dog was sold, and something fell through.
I wouldn't worry about the crate and the touching of mouth/paws so much; you can handle that yourself since she's so young. I don't know how many puppies have been crated before 7 weeks; most are still w/littermates at that age. I'd need more info on his puppy rearing to form an opinion of him as a breeder, but while good breeders can produce not-so-good dogs, bad breeders sometimes produce a great dog. Judge the pup individually, unless you think he's really done something serious to jeopardize her health/temperament.
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#145841 - 06/23/2007 11:22 AM |
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My first question would be (to the breeder): If she is pick of the litter, why is she still available?
What breed of dog is it?
You should be fine introducing her to a crate now. My two GSD pups were introduced to the crate for their flight here at 14 weeks old. Not what I would do, but they are fine in crates and have been since they arrived.
It is just going to take a little more work as far as handling her (feet, mouth ect....)
But I would really question the fact that she was POL and is still with the breeder.....that would put up a red flag with me........
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#145844 - 06/23/2007 11:36 AM |
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It's a GSD. I am specfically looking for a companion for myself, that will, by it's inate ability, protect if needed. Not looking for a show or breeding dog at all. I just want the best of the best for my family, and for the dog.
Edited by Krista Breuninge (06/23/2007 11:38 AM)
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#145847 - 06/23/2007 11:46 AM |
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Hi Krista,
I agree with the others. Why is she last? Gotta be a reason. If what your looking for is natural protection traits then good luck. I doubt you're going to find it in this pup. Its not easy to find in the first place. Find another litter and have someone who knows the breed choose one for you. You'll be much happier. I suspect that if the breeder is calling you then they are just looking to unload this pup. Poor thing.
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#145848 - 06/23/2007 11:50 AM |
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One other thing that I know I PM's you about but I wanted to see what others thought also.......
7 weeks old is too early IMHO to be taking a pup. They learn so much from their dam and littermates.
If I obtain a pup I try to only take them between 9 to 12 weeks. My GSD's came to me at 14 weeks and that was okay, but I would have rather had them a couple weeks earlier.
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#145851 - 06/23/2007 12:00 PM |
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It could be the breeder was holding back this puppy then changed their minds. It could be a deal fell through. It could be all the other buyers were looking for a working/sport dog & this one had the least drives, but the breeder still liked this pup best. It could be they were looking for show quality & this pup was not as pretty as the others(beauty is in the eye of the beholder). It could be a million things. The breeder could be full of bull. If I were looking for a companion animal, it really wouldn't matter to me why she was or was not picked. If you don't have a good feeling about the breeder, take a pass & keep looking. If you don't have experience with GSD's take along someone who does. You mentioned you have made preparations for a new baby. You are pregnant? If so, perhaps now is not the best time for a new dog.
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#145852 - 06/23/2007 12:01 PM |
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The facts that she's supposedly the pol, last pup left and only 7 weeks of age is raising hugh, waving red flags for me. Add to that the fact the breeder is calling you and personally I would be extremely wary of this situation. I would definitely not take her without taking a GSD expert with me to check her along with her living conditions and, at the very least, her dam.
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#145853 - 06/23/2007 12:01 PM |
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The dog was born April 21, so it's 8 wks now. Just checked.
Pick=marketing ploy. Like I PM'd-doesn't make the dog bad...
Protection was not mentioned before...if that's what you want, pass on this breeder, stick around, gather some knowledge and help, and you'll be much better equipped to find a dog that suits you.
I agree w/Howard too about the breeder calling you; my GSDs litter was sold out before they were conceived. A breeder shouldn't have to be calling potential clients.
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#145855 - 06/23/2007 12:06 PM |
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Susan,
I think she meant new baby puppy.....I thought human baby too at first.......but I could be wrong...... 
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