How do I choose my puppy...need help.
The other one has a bit more spirit, wants to please big time, plays aggressively with the mom, is also very cute, and has a gentle manner...he is smart, and neither submissive or overly aggressive. He only plays that way with the mom, not the siblings. Both dogs can fit in our family, but should I pick the lazy one to fit our lifestyle, or the one that the mom favors and plays with and be a better companion for her. |
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Personally I'd go with the laid back one because even though he seems laid back now, there's no guarantee that's how he's going to stay once he joins your household. Honestly though, I'd go with my gut if I were you since you're the one who's going to be living with him. If you're really undecided about which personality you like better - go with the one you think is cuter, lol.  |
Lol. Clyde was like a docile little bear when I first met him. He was the most calm, laid back puppy I'd ever seen. Within 2 days he was crazy puppy! It's true, you never know how they're going to bond with your family. Clyde was happy with us and just wanted to play ALL the time. He's a pretty good boy-- just active and a little stubborn sometimes but he also takes direction and discipline from us well. He definitely knows his parents are the boss! Well, most days  |
I agree, go with your gut or which one you think is cuter, etc. There is NO telling how a puppy or any dog will be when brought into a family. Or splurge and take both...lol  Bottom line, noone can tell you which one to choose, it is something the individual(s) need to decide for themselves. |
| I've selected puppies both ways, laid back and most peppy. Most books tell you to go with the peppier dog.............I don't know why other than maybe the laid back is ill or deaf. Test for hearing before you decide.
I'm laid back so have had the best results with the laid back dogs...they fit my life style and fit with my other dogs. Our best choice was the only St. Bernard puppy that wasn't trying to nibble my toes..........he sat back and watched. He gave us 12 wonderful, wonderful years, though his great nemisis was an OES bitch just a few months older than he........how she loved to herd and flip that big dog..........and he loved every minute too. What others are saying is true, once away from the litter, a puppy can change!! So examine each dog carefully, look structure (the way the legs look from all angles--no inward angles, etc), check for hearing and sight, watch them play and run.......then go with your heart. |
| All I have to say is -listen to your gut! Either sound like wonderful family members- just listen to what your instincts tell you, have any of your other family members met the puppy- do any of them have a preference?
Karen |
| I chose the fiesty one. |
I say take them BOTH  |
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