Congratulations! I have heard that one of the ways to tell about the personality of the puppy is to see if it wags its tail and if its up when he walks? Also, you don't want to get a puppy that is too shy bc its a sign that it doesnt exhibit a stable personality, but you also arent supposed to get a puppy that won't lay on his back at all and let you rub its belly- I think they say its a sign of dominance (?). As far as looks...straight back/level topline, clear eyes, no discharge from eyes or nose, you want black toenails, lips, nose and eye rims, level bite and no missing teeth, flat head (not domed bc sign of hydrocephalus). I'm sure some of the breeders on here can attest that some of these things will be hard to tell at 8 weeks bc they are still going through growth spurts, but those are some things I have heard and read about! Best of luck! So much fun holding a baby!!! |