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Originally Posted by bjh  Mary, thanks for you input. Can you explain the temperament test? Does this help you determine if a pup will make a good show prospect? Is it pretty accurate?
I have been told by some breeders that the pups need to be separated from one another so they each will gain confidence, do you advise this and if so, at what age would you keep pup separated from the others?
I know when you are growing coat it can be challenging if you leave them together and this is one of my weakness because I always let my older pups run with other dogs and they can mess up a topknot. |
Let me gather the information on temperament tests for you. It helps on determining what homes would be best for them. I myself watch a litter first for the most outgoing one...the one that that has no fear, not afraid of the devil. Then I start monitoring for conformation.
I know that some breeders seperate for confidence, I don't.....It's feeling that they either have it or they don't. The other side of the coin I've found is that if they are seperated, then you have the problem of introducing them to other dogs, which is crucial for them to show in the ring.
When I've determined that they are of show quality, I begin cultivating the coat and put them in seperate x-pens, but when they go outside for play they run together.....it's a balancing act. I begin wrapping coats and topknots at an early age, it does help with coat growth....wrapping jackets are a great help too.