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corgimom · 06-24-2006, 04:45 PM

Corgiowner,

Welcome to the site - very exciting for you awaiting your new baby. Here are my two cents.

When I went to look at the litter Cody came from, all 5 puppies ran up to me and greeted me all wanting my attention(which was a good sign), none were shy or overly aggressive. I did take the time to spend time (ALONE) with each individual puppy that was available. I Think that was important- to see how that puppy reacted to me without his siblings being in the same room. I also got to meet both parents and interacted with each which showed me how their personality was - not all breeders own both parents. I also looked carefully at the gait on how they moved in case I would see any indication of problems. Hopefully the breeder that you are getting your pup from can show you the OFA papers that shows the hips of both mom and dad were checked out to be okay, along with the eyes.I am assuming that the breeder also discussed any health guarantees with you.

Go for the puppy that your gut says is the right one, not the one you think is the prettiest or most handsome. The breeder knows more about their personalities and should be able to direct you to the one that is the best fit for your family. The puppy should be alert and playful and not overly aggressive or shy.

I will make note that my pup was 8 weeks old when I first saw him and I was not able to take him home until he was 11 weeks.

As T-Gal said, if it doesn't feel right, there will be other opportunites.

Congratulations, hope all goes well.

Corgimom
Linda

06-24-2006, 04:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
corgimom Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,199	Corgiowner, Welcome to the site - very exciting for you awaiting your new baby. Here are my two cents. When I went to look at the litter Cody came from, all 5 puppies ran up to me and greeted me all wanting my attention(which was a good sign), none were shy or overly aggressive. I did take the time to spend time (ALONE) with each individual puppy that was available. I Think that was important- to see how that puppy reacted to me without his siblings being in the same room. I also got to meet both parents and interacted with each which showed me how their personality was - not all breeders own both parents. I also looked carefully at the gait on how they moved in case I would see any indication of problems. Hopefully the breeder that you are getting your pup from can show you the OFA papers that shows the hips of both mom and dad were checked out to be okay, along with the eyes.I am assuming that the breeder also discussed any health guarantees with you. Go for the puppy that your gut says is the right one, not the one you think is the prettiest or most handsome. The breeder knows more about their personalities and should be able to direct you to the one that is the best fit for your family. The puppy should be alert and playful and not overly aggressive or shy. I will make note that my pup was 8 weeks old when I first saw him and I was not able to take him home until he was 11 weeks. As T-Gal said, if it doesn't feel right, there will be other opportunites. Congratulations, hope all goes well. Corgimom Linda Last edited by corgimom; 06-24-2006 at 05:21 PM.