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by Dr_Dredd on September 9th, 2009

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You are locked in a room with three cute puppies and will not be allowed to leave until you choose one to adopt. What factors will help you make your choice? (Assume they are all purebred, from the same litter.)

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  • by Keysha on September 10th, 2009

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    Before being locked in, I make sure to do my homework. What are the health issues of the breed? What are the breed standards for looks and temperament? What is the breeder's reputation in the industry?

    Then, when locked in, I look at the overall health of each animal FIRST. Are the eyes bright and clear, with no discharge? Is the nose cool, slightly damp, but not runny? Are the ears clean?

    Then I look at how they act, as a whole. Are they active, alert, and aware of their surroundings? Clap my hands or make a noise. Do they respond? If not, that could indicate a hearing issue. How do they respond? Do they flinch? attack? Look quizzically?

    I would have a treat for each one, as well, and offer individually. Do they snap at it? Take it gently? Refuse? fight for the one you offer to another?

    I would want a healthy one, that is active, alert, and aware. I do not want them attacking sounds, acting aggressively towards them, nor flinching or running from them. I want them to take a treat eagerly, but not aggressively.

    An overly aggressive puppy will have to be shown who is dominant. If you slip, they will take control. They will also be testing it all the time.

    A timid puppy will be submissive all the time, and you will have to take extra care in helping it deal with that.

    You want the middle of the road for that.

    I also would watch general personality, and how they react to me. Not all are suitable for everyone.

    Lastly, even if it is the case, I may end up saying no to them all, or taking more than one. Locked in a room, or no, it would be bad all around, if I do not get on with any of them, and took one anyway. There is no crime in saying 'sorry, but perhaps I need a different breed.'

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    • Thanks, Keysha. This November, I'll have a choice of three puppies from a litter of bichon frises (born yesterday). I've left a deposit, but this will roll over to the next litter if I don't bond with any of the pups.

      Dr_Dredd

      by Dr_Dredd on September 10th, 2009

    • http://www.google.com/search?q=bichon+frise&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8
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      google search for pictures of the bichon frises

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      by DudeLer 2 on October 25th, 2009

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