Picking a puppy from a litter

Most breeders will suggest pups he/she thinks are suitable for what you have indicated you plan to do with the dog. Listen to the breeder! No one knows the litter as well as the breeder. Puppy testing, done by the breeder, reveals many temperament and personality differences. To test a litter of 10 puppies, with luck, takes one whole day and usually more. This is part of what you are paying for.

If you don’t trust the breeder, find another one, this really is the most important decision you will have to make, you will life with your dog for many years. Trusting the breeder that you get the pup that fits in to your life is really important.