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Originally Posted by yorkiekist  Its a little hard to pick a show puppy. They change so much. I would look at how the puppy gaits and his top-line. Check the bite, testicles and hair. If he is already breaking color done the back at 12 weeks, he probably will be too light in color. Make sure he doesnt have a soft black coat. Look at both parents closely. Stack them on the table and look at structure and topline. Stack the puppy on the table also. Ask a zillion questions and look at the pedigree. Are the parents being shown? I like to look at previous litters if posible. At a puppy age, you will only get a show prospect and not a guarantee that the puppy will be show quality as it gets older. Hope this helps. Lynn |
Excellent post.
When I look at pups, I look at their head. Do they have a small muzzle or is the muzzle too long. Are the ears too large? Do the ears sit properly and in the right spot or do they lay more on the sides of the head? Are their eyes in the correct position or are they more wall-eyed? Plus...all the mentioned above.
BUUUT, that's what I look at.