If it's a reputable breeder, you've already contacted them and by this point should know what you're looking for and show you the pups that fit and tell you the differences between them. The only time my puppy buyers get to choose is if I have more than 1 that fits what they're looking for, then they'll choose from that smaller group, not the whole litter.
First identify what your plan is for the dog. Are you looking for a nice family dog, a Schutzhund prospect, an agility competitor or a herding dog for the farm? Then consider your own personality. Some people like a dog that will challenge them at every step, others would be frustrated by it. On the opposite spectrum I had a neighbor who was a police detective and rarely spoke below a quiet yell. Her dog was very timid so they probably weren't the best match. The other thing to pay serious attention to is the breeder's reccomendation. The breeder should have a good idea of each pup's personality. If you've talked with them about your goals for the dog they should be able to tell you which will suit you best.
So the idea of sitting down in the middle of the puppy pack and seeing which one you like the best is a bunch of crap? The one time I bought a puppy, the breeder just sent her to me. Do most of the reputable breeders do it that way?
okay, say for example you want a puppy who will eventually be your watch dog/family pet. what do you look for in a 8 week old puppy? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
Basically yes. Most breeders I know pick the puppies. Most byb's could care less for what puppy you took. I would personally look more to the confident pups in the litter, obviously no shy ones (could end up being fear biters), pups that are curious and alert.
Sorry, was thinking personal protection. Just for a pet/companion if you can get the results from puppy tests, one's that score 3/4's seem to have made the best pets out of my litters. The ones that score 1/2's are working only and are not for everybody. Most gsd's are naturally protective by nature, so you don't necessarily need one for protection as in a ppd.
Thanks. What kind of test? I mean, I do realize that the one that's cowering in the corner probably isn't going to be the one for me. What does a person do to test?
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