What should I look for when picking a new puppy from a litter?”
Picking a puppy from a litter is one of the most difficult things to do. This is because they all look so cute it is hard to separate your feelings from what you should be looking for. • Get the health history from the breeder on the puppy’s parents. There is so much interbreeding today it is very each to get a puppy with genetic problems that don’t show up in the early years but can cause heartache and expense as the dog gets older. • Look at the eyes. They should be bright and clear. No discharge or squinting. Move your hand or a toy back and forth in front of the puppy to make sure he follows the movement. • Roll the puppy on it’s back and rub the stomach. The puppy should want to stay on his back and let you rub the stomach. Aggressive pups don’t like to be on their back and don’t like to have their stomach petted. You want to look for a puppy that is secure about himself and therefore submissive. • Move the puppy away from his litter mates and let him play with something. Is he in
