Just curious what do everyone else see, in the pick of the litter. i know some people that look for the most hyper, hot acting pup, but i know some others who may prefer the laid back quite pup, and last i know people who really dont matter about the pick because they are all bred same.
just wondering, some of the best hounds you have owned, how did they act as a pup, where they your pick of litter?
Which ever one seems the most interested in me is the one I picked.Originally Posted by bently
Just curious what do everyone else see, in the pick of the litter. i know some people that look for the most hyper, hot acting pup, but i know some others who may prefer the laid back quite pup, and last i know people who really dont matter about the pick because they are all bred same.
just wondering, some of the best hounds you have owned, how did they act as a pup, where they your pick of litter?
if it's my litter i keep a hot one, and one that doesnt pay the others's no attention. and see how they both turn out.
It all depends, when you work with a line of dogs for quite some time you tend to learn the characteristics of the dogs starting from birth. When you know that much about your hounds your picks will be different. If its not your litter then you can only go about what owners willing to show you. Look for just a healthy pup.
Good health is the first thing to look for, second I like one that likes me, third I try to pick one that has energy but not O.C or too calm I like em balanced it usually makes for a smart one.
I have had pups I had to separate at 8 weeks and, I have had pups that shown no aggression for three yrs! I would say it doesn't really make much difference
what about you large kennels, do the pick of the litter matter to you at all?
For me I have never really been able to pick the "pick" so to avoid giving away the best, I kept all either with myself or close mates and then checked them all out. Those that did not make the grade were placed in homes as rescues. Call me a woos but Karma has served me well this way instead of culling.
I keep a minimum of 3 from every litter, and most often 4-5 so for me its picking the ones i don't wanna keep. Wouldn't do a breeding were i only could keep one. However if i am to buy a dog from a breeder i would trust his opinion over mine.
based on your experience how did the ones that where hot acting pups turn out as adults then the ones that where not so hot? this is really no concern for me, just curious ow others feel about the pick of the litter and what they look for in a pup.
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