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01-14-2012, 08:21 PM
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a 'select breeder' who got you a 'select dog"
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01-14-2012, 08:29 PM
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I don't mind pick puppies costing more. But from what I've seen, most pick pups either are held back or go to qualified homes that can fully develop and harness the full potential of the dog. It's fair to price a pick puppy higher than others, but just be sure you understand what the "pick" pup means to that breeder. If you want a house dog, don't go for the pick pup out of a high drive litter. "Pick" doesn't necessarily mean suited for your particular needs. Like others said, the pick pup is the pup best for you
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01-14-2012, 08:31 PM
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Doc, you gonna add this to your book? I definately think it's worth mentioning
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01-14-2012, 09:28 PM
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01-15-2012, 12:59 AM
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for the breeder holding back breeding stock it does not have to be the "best" pup in the litter , but the one that shows the most improvement in an area that the breeder was trying to improve through selection to correct that area.
For example all things being equal but the breeder has dogs with flat feet and they keep showing up. Along comes a dog with perfect feet , but he may short in the croup . |
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01-22-2012, 10:21 PM
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Knowledgeable people will usually agree on which dogs are 'good' vs which aren't but which is 'best' is much more subjective. This is true in the show world, too & is one reason people are conscious of who is judging & what a particular judge favors or dislikes.
When I got Brighid Ros, my last Irish Wolfhound, there were 2 bitches in the litter. The breeder chose the one she preferred & my daughter got the 2nd one. The sire's owner, who was as experienced & knowledgeable as the breeder, always preferred Brighid over her sister. My daughter disdainfully pointed out that Brighid wasn't as tall but she had by far the better butt. I never had the 'eye' the breeders had, (or that of my very young daughter *blush*) but while I preferred the sister's taller, lean & leggy look I LOVED Brighid's personality. She just had a bit more edge & attitude to her. (The breeder liked to tease that she kept the gooood puppy). There really is no B&W 'best'. I've known any # of puppy buyers, pros & pet people, agonize that someone else would get the pup they coveted only to be amazed that the pup they craved wasn't everyone's favorite. |
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