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Post by Gem Girl on Feb 28, 2022 19:29:04 GMT
scrapngranny I'm glad your puppy worked out so well for you. My mother bought a puppy from out of state via the internet based on a photo. She's got an impulse control issue. The dog she got is sweet, but I believe he's mildly intellectually impaired. Probably just as well, since her constant mixed messages would eventually drive a smart dog to tear her throat out. ![:P](//storage.proboards.com/5645536/images/OrTI4SBmZ2ZYSFv6ag4f.jpg)
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Post by Zee on Feb 28, 2022 19:42:19 GMT
I have never bought a puppy but I have gotten a kitten through a breeder. She picked out the kitten, matching my request. We did not go to her home to see the kittens, she met DH at the airport with the kitten.
All the rest of my (many) cats throughout the years have been rescues of some sort. Dogs too.
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Post by kristi521 on Feb 28, 2022 20:10:03 GMT
It’s fairly common for breeders to make the match. They learn from their buyers what their priorities and situations are, and then match the puppy with the most suitable personality. It seems weird on its face, but it’s actually smart. The most outgoing pups are usually the ones people are drawn to when meeting a litter, but they aren’t the right match for everyone. If you live a quiet life, are new to dogs, want a cuddly lap dog, or any of several other things, the most outgoing and confident puppy in the litter is actually probably the worst choice for you. The breeder has literally been with the pups since birth and knows their personalities better than the new owner possibly could from quick meetings. Making a connection is overrated. A young, untraumatized puppy will bond with anyone who provides it love and proper care. (I think with adult rescue dogs, making a connection is a real thing and matters.) ETA: people also tended to be drawn to the appearance of puppies when selecting from a litter and that has nothing to do with whether the pup and person/family will be a good match. Basically, the breeder is trying to ensure the best possible matches for the lifetime of the dog, which is a good thing. My first. inclination was to say that the person should get to select the puppy, not the breeder. But you sure do make compelling arguments the other way. I think this has a lot of benefits! Thanks for sharing your insight ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/5645536/images/MNrJDkDuSwqIMVw33MdD.jpg)
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Feb 28, 2022 20:34:23 GMT
I'm still thinking about this... I swear I'm not trying to justify the reasoning one way or the other... lol!! for us, our dogs are our kids... and I would have felt terrible saying 'no, I don't want *that* one' if I was talking about making adoption arrangements. Do I wish Kokopelli was a little less neurotic, and didn't bark *quite* so much? Sure, but I don't love him any less, just like I wouldn't love my kid any less if they had anxiety issues or talked a lot. lol!! (he was the runt of the litter and had some touch-and-go health issues when he was really little; I'm guessing his anxiety issues are from that experience.)
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Post by busy on Feb 28, 2022 20:42:06 GMT
didn't bark *quite* so much There are Shelties that don't bark quite so much???
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Post by Jennifer C on Feb 28, 2022 21:40:56 GMT
My dh and I have always had a pug in the family. We are on #3. She has to be the nuttiest, craziest little dog we've had. She keeps us on our toes.
My dad wanted a dog that was his. We approached a breeder and let her know that we are looking for one that has a very quiet, peaceful personality.
Her first litter she had she didn't think any of the 3 were a match. I did go see since we had put down a deposit and her grown pug was exactly the temperament we wanted.
Six months later her male had a litter with another breeder and she thought they had a puppy that would be perfect for my dad. Sure enough, she's an angel and if my dad sits, she sits, if he wants to go for a walk, she's right by his side. It was a match made in heaven.
Jennifer
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Feb 28, 2022 22:36:03 GMT
Our two-year-old GSD is the only dog that's ever come from a breeder for me. In fact, my only other previous dog was a shelter dog.
We got 'pick of the litter' on this one because our son's GSD from the same breeder was the bitch. She had come from an outside blood line that they wanted to continue with. Our son agreed to breed her for pick rather than a fee as we wanted the puppy. I would have been okay with the breeder steering us to a particular puppy if needed as I know he does tend to 'match' dogs and buyers.
Right now, we have both mama dog and son with us. Our son deploys regularly, they have my first grandbaby who is not quite two, and my daughter-in-law is also in the Navy and pregnant again with grandson number two. We've been keeping their dog to help them out and to give sweet Izzy more attention than they are currently able to provide her.
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Post by peabay on Feb 28, 2022 22:46:45 GMT
We decided together.
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Post by dogbyte on Feb 28, 2022 23:58:30 GMT
I have owned working line working dogs for over 25 years. Some the breeder picked. Most worming line German Shepherd Dog breeders match the pups to the people. They know the pups temperaments.
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Post by voltagain on Mar 1, 2022 1:32:22 GMT
Yes we had 8-9 pages questionaire to fill out AND a lifetime return policy I would not ever buy a dog from a breeder or accept one from a shelter that would not take it back. It’s a bad sign that they have not put enough effort into the proper match or that the dogs might not be healthy or that they don’t care enough if their dogs end up whetever. One of the things I love about the breeder I chose was the contract requires any rehoming for any reason has to be approved by her. When I was thinking about getting a dog I asked my daughter if she would take it should I outlive the pup. So I told my breeder since I know some don't like to sell to older people that might not live the entire life of the dog. She was fine with my having already looked into what would happen; she just wants to know. If something in my daughter's life has changed then the breeder will take Esme from my daughter and either keep her or find her a new home with someone looking for an older poodle. Breeder's goal is to keep her dogs out of the shelters and rescues.
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Post by mom2jnk on Mar 1, 2022 1:49:29 GMT
A week and a half ago, we welcomed our new yellow lab puppy to our family, so I have some pretty strong thoughts on this one. I researched and interviewed many breeders trying to find a good fit. The breeder that we got our Nutmeg from interviewed all families in multiple phone conversations before adding a family to her waiting list for a particular litter. We theoretically were the "third pick female" from the litter that the breeder and I determined would be the best fit for our family.
The breeder maintained a Facebook page with weekly photos after the pups were born, and then added weekly videos when the pups reached four weeks. After final health checks, at six weeks, the breeder posted personality profiles of each of the pups in the litter (they all wore different color collars to differentiate them) and individual photos of each pup. At that point, families "picked" their pup.
Our breeder had been in contact with us several times and guided us to the pup she thought best fit what we were looking for. In a litter of ten pups, every family had a great match and I was rather amazed at how quickly the pick process went. I asked the breeder if that had ever happened so easily and quickly before, and she just chuckled and explained that it almost always happens as she is very selective about the families she chooses for a particular litter and selects families that desire a wide variety of personality traits and characteristics, so for instance, not every family chosen for one litter is looking for a high powered bird dog. By being thoughtful about the families she selects, she is able to make good matches with a litter of puppies with widely varying personalities and energy levels. That level of thoughtful intention really impressed me.
To me, although we technically "picked" our puppy, I was very impressed with the wisdom and care our breeder put into "picking" the right home for each of her puppies. She had spent the past eight weeks spending hours per day with her pups, caring for them and providing a wide variety of early stimulation to ensure they got the very best start. She spent literally eight weeks selecting the best placement for her pups among her families. To think that I could (or should) have made a better or wiser choice by showing up and selecting a puppy after seeing them for an hour just seems rather ridiculous to me now.
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Post by brynn on Mar 1, 2022 4:02:58 GMT
didn't bark *quite* so much There are Shelties that don't bark quite so much??? Shelties bark because they watchdogs and herders. Boots, a Shelti-mix, was my soulmate dog, a gentleman and very intelligent. He and Laddie, who came after Boots, would bark if necessary. They were both intelligent and high engery.
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Post by Miss Lerins Momma on Mar 1, 2022 4:07:22 GMT
We happened to buy the last dog of the litter. But we got to meet him when he was a puppy, several weeks before he came home with us. And had we found the breeder earlier, we would have been able to pick.
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Post by happyOCgirl on Mar 1, 2022 5:20:03 GMT
![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220301/b4c87d217f15e6f0030a8c3bdbd64259.jpg) This is my 5 week old Scottish terrier picked by my breeder! I lost my Daisy suddenly this summer when she was only 7. I was super paranoid about genetic health issues and this breeder tests all the things Scotties can inherit. She also matches the dog with the family. I talked to all of her references and followed her social media before I made a deposit. I was on the waiting list for almost 7 months before the breeder had the right puppy for me (I wanted a wheaten girl). I couldn’t be happier with the experience. I get pictures and videos regularly if the whole litter. At 5 weeks, she matched us with our puppy. I can’t stress how important it is for you to trust the breeder. I had to fill out an application and a contract, too. Now, I just have to wait until she’s old enough to come home!
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Post by camcas on Mar 1, 2022 9:21:49 GMT
I have 2 Australian Labradoodles both from the same registered breeder. Before purchasing the first time we had to apply with personal references - one of which had to be a local vet . Each time we met the pups on a couple of occasions and selected our pup. Both times the mother dog was present and on show and we met the mother dog. Didn’t meet the male as the breeder did not own the stud dog but she had pictures and family tree info for us to peruse and we got to keep a copy. Both times I was struck by how happy and friendly the adult dogs were [typical of this breed] and how clean the premises were. This particular breeder does breed for the local hearing dogs companion dogs organisation as well Both my dogs are wonderful I would absolutely use this breeder again and will always only have this breed ❤️
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Post by SweetieBsMom on Mar 1, 2022 13:20:41 GMT
I had to think about this one. The first pup, we had a choice between one of two. A boy or a girl. We picked the boy. The second time we had the choice between a couple but the breeder recommended the one we ultimately ‘chose’. The breeder stayed in touch after pup #1, always asking about him so she had a feel for his personality and based on that recommended pup #2. We, initially, thought pup #2 was a ‘dud’ but she has the BEST personality. I just adore her. They are brother/sister from different litters and tease each other like siblings. They brought DH so much joy in the final years of his life. I’ll forever be grateful for them for that alone….and he’s the one that always was steadfast in not wanting a dog!
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