Choosing a puppy
 

Hi all,

My lovely Yorkie has puppies at the moment. They are nearly 5 weeks old. There are 3 very pretty females and I intend to keep one.
Puppy A is the smallest, quite pretty.
Puppies B and C are also small (not as small as A) and their paws seem to be a little larger. But their chin is a bit shorter and they've got an angelic face!
They all seem to have a wonderful spirit.
My heart goes for all three, but it's impossible to keep them all :(
Any suggestions what to choose?

Many thanks
JohnF

PUPPY A:
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n...far/PUPPYA.jpg

PUPPY B:
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n...far/PUPPYB.jpg

PUPPY C:
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n...far/PUPPYC.jpg

I like puppy C.. wait till they are 9 weeks old.. you will see A LOT of difference in them, possibly making it easier to choose. I can't even imagine having to choose between all three.. Good Luck and Congrats on whichever you choose. Let us know:)

I agree but right now puppy 3 would be my choice.

They're all adorable, but I like puppy B, I'd keep her!

I like #3 too! ( all three are precious)

I agree with the post about waiting until they are older and you will have a better idea. Also, pictures can look different everytime you take them and we can't see any body structure or coat quality, but on what you have posted I would keep No. 3, but maybe 2 because the ears look smaller.

If you are planning on breeding her in the future, one that will mature to at least 5 pounds would also be very important. Coat quality, good bite, good knees, straight back, ear set, small ears, best conformation (height at withers, equal to length from collar to tail). Conformation as a puppy probably is a guess at best.

I don't know how you will chose but I think puppy 3 has a beautiful face. Good luck.

Puppy A just looking now...But as they said..wait a little longer as they change and grow.

It depends on what your planning on using the pup for. A friend of mine that handles & breeds professionally taught me that you look at conformation at 8 weeks old and than don't look back until they're grown. If you're looking for show, conformation and temperment, if you're looking for a pet, go with your heart!

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Im sure its a hard decision, i like puppy c

WOW

Didn't think I'll get so much replies right away. Thanks to all :)
I will definetly note the important points that you have listed.
Will let you know about my decision at a later date.

Thanks again.

JohnF :animal-pa

Hey welcome to yt all the puppies a so cute VERY hard to cj=hoose I wolud wait and see.

Yup, this is the best advice.;)
Teri:animal-pa

The pups seem to change everyday. Sometimes I see Pup A nicer than C, and than B and C and A.....:confused:

I just cannot 'set my heart' with a particular pup yet. Will do my best to stick to your advise :(

JohnF :animal-pa

I personally like Puppy B's look. :)

Yes pics can be quite decieving:confused:

In fact I kept Puppy C.....

Still I have a very very bad feeling about my decisicion since Puppy A was some gramms smaller and had all the perfect qualities of a little great Yorkie pup. Except that I have noticed that she might carry a curly tail....

.....A week ago I sold Puppy A and I have had nightmares ever since and I cannot forgive myself.

Sometimes you have to follow your heart :cry:

Thanks for all your help and may you and your loved ones have a wonderful Christmas.

JohnF:animal-pa

Oh 3 was my pick. I can imagine how hard it must be to let them go. But as long as you feel confident that they are loved and well taken care of you have made some people very happy.

I'm glad you came to a decision. In the end, you will be happy you kept that one. now all you have to do is...SHOW US PICS:D

Here is little KYRAH at 8 weeks old with my daughter REBECCA-

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n...ebkyrah100.jpg

This might help, you really shouldnt evaluate a pup or its structure before the age of 8 weeks...Pat Hastings is a wonderful source, I ve spoken to her a couple times she stresses more often than not the pups conformation is in place at the age of 8 weeks. She does evalutations only two days before eight weeks through two days after eight weeks no later.

Litter Evaluations by Pat Hastings
This is an educational tool - an opportunity for you to learn what is correct and what strengths are needed in your breeding plans. Litter evaluations are more about which lifestyle is suitable for each puppy and which puppies belong in a breeding program than they are about picking show prospects.

also her video might help too!
http://www.dogfolk.com/puppypuzzlevideo.htm

Puppy Puzzle is the approach developed by Bob and Pat Hastings for the structural evaluation of puppies. It addresses both the parameters of the evaluation process, as well as how to evaluate for decisions and answers. The process discussed in this video has been used by the Hastings to evaluate over 250 litters per year. For years they have documented each evaluation and have been amazed at the accuracy of the process.
See what it can do for you and your breeding program!

hope this helps
happy holidays

I think all 3 are gorgeous!!

Hi All,

Many thanks for your comments and suggestions. It's been nearly 9 months now! At the time of my last post I opted for Puppy C (Kyrah). Some weeks later I had a call from the new owner of Puppy A (Shaka) who wanted to give her back since she was leaving the Island. Happily we decided to keep her too. They both turned out to be adorable pets; Kyrah being a little more smaller (and fragile).

Here is a pic of how they look today. Puppy A (Shaka) is on the left while Puppy A (Kyrah) is on the right. We love them all equally (including Duska - their mum) :)

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n...tersbframe.jpg

They're adorable! I love their faces.

There is nothing like a few extra Yorkies around the house. What a cute picture. I am so glad you got the other puppy back, they look very happy together.

:thumbup: :thumbup: Great advice!

They are both beautiful:) :)