How to choose a puppy?

First of all, you need to decide on the dog breed. We have already written about how to choose the breed of a dog, so we will not dwell on this in detail - after all, it's a personal matter for everyone.

Is it worth it to choose pedigree puppy with a pedigree? This, again, is your business. But still most people buy a puppy not for the sake of exhibitions or breeding, but for their own pleasure. So we will not go into the subtleties of puppy pedigrees, but just tell you how to choose a healthy and flexible puppy.

So, you came to a nursery or a pet store and ... confused. So many puppies, and all so cute, and I want to take everyone at once, and when you realize that all the same you will not get it, I want to buy the first one to not suffer the choice. But do not rush to make a decision. A dog is not a hamster, and your pet will live with you for many years, so A hasty decision can do you a disservice.

First of all, it is necessary to pay attention to puppy's age. Very small puppies often looktouching, but it will be difficult to take care of them. And the adult puppy already could "pick up" bad habits with which you will not be easy to fight. So it's best to choose a puppy at the age of 1.5-2.5 months. The optimal age depends on the breed: puppies of large breeds become independent for a couple of weeks earlier than puppies of small breeds.

Then you need to make sure that your future pet is healthy. If possible, before choosing a puppy,you still need to ask about his pedigree. Some diseases of puppies are inherited from parents, so it's best to immediately exclude such a possibility.

Besides, on the health of the puppy, many things can say the appearance. Usually a healthy puppy is enough (but notexcessively large and well-fed (but without bloated abdomen), the hair is soft and shiny. Also in a healthy puppy, clean ears, a moist nose, shiny eyes, pink mucous in the mouth, pink and clean belly without hernias and rashes. And about the problems with the health of the puppy can be indicative of such signs:

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  stitched wool at the anus (a sign of frequent diarrhea)
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  swollen abdomen
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  pale mucosa
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  dull hair, dandruff
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  disproportionately thin front paws
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  apathy
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  uncertain gait
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  bad teeth
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  malocclusion
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  discharge from the eyes and / or nose
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  problems with the back (hump or vice versa "failure" of the spine)

So, you are convinced that the candidates for the role of your pet are healthy. But how to choose a puppy that will not only be healthy, but also fit you in character? Ideally The puppy should not be too shy, but not too aggressive. The most courageous and curious puppy will help to determine several tests.

Take the bunch of keys and poke them to attract the attention of the puppies. Then throw the keys near the puppies. Shy puppies shrink and flee, and bold and curious will run to the sound to investigate its source. Can be used for this purpose mechanical toy. Turn the toy in the middle of the room and followfor reaction of puppies. If the puppies started barking - this is normal, then they have a good defensive instinct. But it's best to choose a puppy that will show curiosity and go to the toy.

Even if after that you have doubts aboutTo choose a puppy, give him a choice. Stretch out your hand to the puppies and see which of them will fit first, try to get acquainted and make friends with yourself. Maybe you should choose a puppy who chose you? If you have trust and sympathy from the first minutes, it is likely that in the future he will become a wonderful companion.