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Originally Posted by Maximo  I believe you will fall in love with your pup no matter what, and I believe the way you raise a pup can influence personality to a certain extent by modifying behavior.
I agree with LadyJane that the closest you can get to a guarantee on personality and looks is to adopt an adult, or, I would add, a pup close to being an adult. My second, Teddy, was almost 8 months old when I brought him home and his breeder described his personality and habits perfectly. |
I was thinking the same thing. Sophia has a very laid back, mellow and SWEET personality. I was really hoping for a similar personality when I got Peyton.
The first Peyton's breeder had him and his sister. I actually went to visit and probably purchase the girl, but she was such a little spitfire, I knew she would not mesh with Sophia. I was right. I am in contact with her owner and they said she is even more so now....bosses all the other dogs around! Lol!
I also think how the dogs in the breeders home behave sets the stage at least early on. At my breeders home there were 5 adult Yorkies. They were all sweet and well behaved. Not a single bark from any of them, and I was there for about two hours!
The second time I visited Peyton was when I took him home. He was a little shy of 12 weeks. The other two boys were a lot more wild and playful than he
was. He was cuddly and a little shy. I just knew I had the right baby boy for our family. Of course he is all puppy and plays and growls, but his genuine disposition is calm and sweet.
If you are dealing with a really understanding breeder, then I think they would let you place a deposit and perhaps transfer it to a different pup if needed.
The best advice is getting one that is older. Then you can e so much more sure of personality. Best of luck to you.