It all depends on what you're looking for in a puppy. From someone who has researched and gotten a few puppies over the past few years (both for myself and for family members), "confident" can work both ways. A confident puppy can also become a headstrong dog who wants to do what it wants and can become dominant if you let it. If you want a dog that you can work, then confidence can be a good thing. If you want a family pet and don't plan on doing a lot of formal work with it, then confident may become a problem.
If you already have a dog, then a "bossy" puppy may not be the best option. If you don't have another dog and eventually want to bring another one in, you'll have to make sure the second dog isn't also a bossy-natured dog or you'll have some real problems.
If the larger one is whiny and panting, it could just mean she's a little nervous. Does she eventually relax when you're around her? How does she interact with her sisters? Is she the one getting beaten up by them or is she the instigator? These are questions you can ask the breeder or it would be great for you to see the puppies in action and how they interact with each other. Play behavior can be an important thing to observe to get a general idea of temperament.
You want to get the dog who seems friendly, doesn't display a lot of dominance or aggressive play with her littermates and has a look of health and generally a happy puppy. It all basically comes down to the puppy that you seem to have the most rapport with. You're actually quite lucky to be able to visit the puppies regularly because most people don't get that. You just place your order and hope for the best.
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