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Originally Posted by Sookie  I hear a lot of breeders say that they keep aside a puppy from a litter and watch it to see if it has the personality to be a show dog (assuming, of course, that it has everything else). Or they say that their puppy is looking good for the show ring, personality wise.
I am wondering, what do you actually look for in the puppy? What is it that says to you that this puppy is worth watching and just might be "the one"?  |
I take a look at them for the first time at 8 weeks......attitude first.......watching for that puppy that is more assertive.....not afraid of the devil. Then at 12 weeks again, I begin watching movement and continue watching for attitude.......The process of picking out the right puppy is not easy for the untrained eye. You need a mentor to help you....one that has been exhibiting and knows her dogs. An exhibitor may not make the final decision until they get that puppy in the ring at 6 months of age.