If this statement or thought is correct, than it wouldn't really matter which pup out of a litter was larger or smaller, the owner would be responsible for controlling his dog. Is that the experience of others?
"Whichever method your breeder uses, you should trust their judgement in evaluating the puppies. But bear in mind that what you see in a 5 to 8 week old puppy is just an indicator and is not an absolute. The experiences the puppy has once he goes to your home will also determine what the adult grows up to be. We have seen a number of puppies, especially the ones that tended to be quieter and less dominant, simply blossom. We had one puppy that, when we sold him, was a very soft, very mellow, easy-going puppy that would wilt if given a strong correction. When the owner called us nine months later with a behavior problem, what we found was a very strong-willed, confidant adult. The owner was still correcting him like he was a soft, mellow mush. Once the owner became aware that she now had to correct him stronger and that he would no longer wilt, everything worked itself out." |