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by Alyssa Myracle on 20 March 2009 - 20:03
He is a handsome boy.
Skylimit is the one looking for a dog to adopt, though.
I've got my hands full with the dog I've got.
Skylimit is the one looking for a dog to adopt, though.
I've got my hands full with the dog I've got.
by skylimit1959 on 20 March 2009 - 21:03
Hi, two mature dogs have been sent my way... and I am pulled towards both as I have a long history of adopting mature dogs from the MSPCA.
I've never had a bad experience adopting a mature dog. which has many advantages as you can immediately assess many qualities within moments.
That said, I'm just starting my search and will not be ready do take in another dog for 2 - 6 months due to job change and... Tucker remains my focus till Cancer takes him.
Thanks for the consideration though.
-paul
I've never had a bad experience adopting a mature dog. which has many advantages as you can immediately assess many qualities within moments.
That said, I'm just starting my search and will not be ready do take in another dog for 2 - 6 months due to job change and... Tucker remains my focus till Cancer takes him.
Thanks for the consideration though.
-paul
by Mystere on 20 March 2009 - 22:03
Quote: <<<You want a puppy that is very trainable. Trainability is tied to retrieving and is inheritable. Ask to see the dam and sire. Find out if they are retrieving fools. Retrieving fool parents= high trainability in puppy. The puppy that runs out and comes back with whatever you've thrown is the one you want.>>>
Oh now this is interesting, I had never heard this before. My girl had a strong natural retrieve very very early on.. AND is super biddable and so much fun to obedience train. But I didn't realize there was a direct corrolation.. always considered it two seperate traits. Fascinating!!
It was one of the things that came out of research by one of the guide dogs associations to develop a means of selecting for fewer wash-outs in the program.
Oh now this is interesting, I had never heard this before. My girl had a strong natural retrieve very very early on.. AND is super biddable and so much fun to obedience train. But I didn't realize there was a direct corrolation.. always considered it two seperate traits. Fascinating!!
It was one of the things that came out of research by one of the guide dogs associations to develop a means of selecting for fewer wash-outs in the program.
by Alyssa Myracle on 20 March 2009 - 22:03
Another good test is to get the dog interested in the ball (throw it out a few times, etc) and then stick it under the toe of your shoe. The good pups will dig at your shoe, bite your toes, etc, to get at the ball.
by Kelly M Shaw on 21 March 2009 - 12:03
I would also be wondering WHY are they going to let you adopt a DDR puppy? Are they giving you a problem child (unforseen structural problems, health problems)? What's actually wrong with this puppy(s)? Just be VERY careful with this as it does throw up red flags for me IMHO.
Kel
Kel
by GSDXephyr on 21 March 2009 - 13:03
Would you be fostering a breeding dog prospect for this breeder? That is sort of what I had assumed when I read the "fostering" part..
by Two Moons on 21 March 2009 - 15:03
I have seen many dogs that as you put it take your breath away. Not specific to any line.
Everyone has a different way of evaluating a puppy depending on what they are looking for, know what your looking for first.
I'm not sure I understand this adoption thing either. No one gives away something of value without some kind of reason, thats something others seem curious about so I mention it.
Do not let Tucker suffer, plain and simple. It makes a difference to me.
Best wishs.
Everyone has a different way of evaluating a puppy depending on what they are looking for, know what your looking for first.
I'm not sure I understand this adoption thing either. No one gives away something of value without some kind of reason, thats something others seem curious about so I mention it.
Do not let Tucker suffer, plain and simple. It makes a difference to me.
Best wishs.
by skylimit1959 on 21 March 2009 - 17:03
Let's remove the adoption issue for now as it has no impact on evaluating puppies which is what I needed to learn.
Thanks to everyone for chiming in with your wisdom and guideance. There are 3 breeders within my immediate area and I'll be visiting each one over the next month with the goal of spending real time with the parents.
Thanks again.
-paul
Thanks to everyone for chiming in with your wisdom and guideance. There are 3 breeders within my immediate area and I'll be visiting each one over the next month with the goal of spending real time with the parents.
Thanks again.
-paul
by RacingQH on 21 March 2009 - 17:03
If a breeder is worth the powder it would take to blow them up, they will NOT just let someone come in and do all sorts of "tests" on the puppies, then choose one. The BREEDER (if it is a good one) should choose the puppy FOR you as they know the puppies best.
by wuzzup on 21 March 2009 - 17:03
I agree with RacingQH, Also switching back and forth from kennel to kennel dog pound to kennel to the vets office with tucker, is a parvo nightmare in the making .. Please tell the kennel owners where you have been and what other dogs you have been around before you enter their property .
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