Hi everyone!
I am going to be purchasing my very first yorkie soon! Let me be more specific, this yorkie will not be the first yorkie I've had experience with. It will just be the first that I've owned all to myself. When I was in high school, my parents bought a tiny girl yorkie (they still have her and she's awesome), and I fell in love with yorkeis at that point! Anyway, I will be going to see the yorkie litter next Saturday (Feb 9). They will have just turned 4 weeks old. I want to pick one out at that time, and place a deposit on the puppy, so that no one else can claim him.
Anyway, my question is: does anyone have any tips on how to pick a puppy when it's
that young? I know that personalities don't really start developing seriously until the 6 week mark... so how will I know which puppy is the one for me? Or will I just have to be surprised when I finally come to take him home in a month? This breeder lives about 2 hours away from me, so I can't just visit whenever I want to. That is why when I go on Saturday, I need to decide at that time whether or not to put the deposit down.
Are there any specific characteristics to look for at 4 weeks old that could hint towards the perfect puppy for my taste? Or is it just hit and miss at this point?
By perfect puppy I mean... outgoing, loving, very affectionate, and brave. Not shy, timid. and stand-offish/independent. I want my puppy to want to be with me always, and I want it to love to cuddle with people.
Some people may say that any and all yorkies will be a good choice, but I just want to be sure. I've also heard that it depends on how the breeders treat the yorkies. But still, is there ANY certain things to look for?
Thanks in advance for any advice!
P.S. I will get to meet the parents of these yorkies. Anything I should look for in the parents' behaviors??
-Mae