10 week old puppy question- reserved?

Guineveree1990 · 12-12-2011, 02:56 PM

My husband and I are looking into a puppy and we think we found the one we want but I have a question-

The puppy we are looking into is 10 weeks old and we met him for the first time yesterday. He was very very friendly but also reserved. He did not act at all scared though. Reserved is the best word I can describe him, lol.
He did come up to us and he really loved our 3 year old daughter, sat down next to her right away and let her pet him and he licked her etc. but he did not RUN up and jump in our lap, paw, nibble etc. I have been around a lot of pups and most of them seem to do that behavior. Is it normal for a 10 week old pup to start understanding who his "people" are and recognize he didn't know us so he acted a bit more reserved- again, he didn't act scared AT ALL? He was running and jumping around with his sister but as soon as we separated them he stopped.
We see him again today-- are there any "tests" you would recommend us to do with him?

Jax08 · 12-12-2011, 02:59 PM

Are you looking for different answers that what you've already received?

We are looking into buying a German Shepherd. Questions!

Guineveree1990 · 12-12-2011, 03:00 PM

Here is a photo of the dad, the mom and of the puppy with my daughter, yesterday

I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO · 12-12-2011, 03:01 PM

Have you checked back into your other thread? Lots of people have posted about this behavior. How do his parents act?

Also, since you haven't bought him yet. Another BIG thing is to make sure the parents have had their hips and elbows xrayed and are OFA certified. Hip and elbow dysplasia are VERY common in GSDs and you want to make sure the parents are clear of these debilitating diseases.

Guineveree1990 · 12-12-2011, 03:03 PM

No, just looking for other opinions. Everything I read online says it is perfectly normal for a puppy of his age to act this way. but everything you all say makes it sound like he is going to end up killing someone and should just be put down now. looking for another opinions-- has anyone ever had a pup act like this at 10weeks?

Guineveree1990 · 12-12-2011, 03:04 PM

His parents act great and they said he is normally super friendly and even more playful then his sister. But that recently he does take a little time warming up to "new" people

Lucy Dog · 12-12-2011, 03:05 PM

A 10 week old puppy who's reserved? Never heard of such thing - puppies love everything and everyone at that age. I didn't read your other thread, but that's not a good sign. I'd go another direction.

DJEtzel · 12-12-2011, 03:05 PM

The breeder should be able to evaluate his temperament and should help you pick out a dog that is suitable for what you're looking for. You should not be the ones doing any sort of tests unless you are extremely dog savvy.

Jax08 · 12-12-2011, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Guineveree1990

No, just looking for other opinions. Everything I read online says it is perfectly normal for a puppy of his age to act this way. but everything you all say makes it sound like he is going to end up killing someone and should just be put down now. looking for another opinions-- has anyone ever had a pup act like this at 10weeks?

Whoa!!! Not one person said or even insinuated that! What we said was go to a reputable breeder. What was said was a puppy who was shy and fearful as a puppy would most likely be the same as an adult. Nobody said anything about him being viscious or needing to be euthanized.

Lucy Dog · 12-12-2011, 03:11 PM

Plus if EVERYONE on this board is giving an opinion and it's all leaning towards one direction, maybe there's something to what everyone's saying.

You've got an entire board full of german shepherd owners. We've raised them from puppies to adults and all over again. Listen to what people are trying to tell you without getting too offended even if it's not what you want to hear.

12-12-2011, 02:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Guineveree1990 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 32	10 week old puppy question- reserved? My husband and I are looking into a puppy and we think we found the one we want but I have a question- The puppy we are looking into is 10 weeks old and we met him for the first time yesterday. He was very very friendly but also reserved. He did not act at all scared though. Reserved is the best word I can describe him, lol. He did come up to us and he really loved our 3 year old daughter, sat down next to her right away and let her pet him and he licked her etc. but he did not RUN up and jump in our lap, paw, nibble etc. I have been around a lot of pups and most of them seem to do that behavior. Is it normal for a 10 week old pup to start understanding who his "people" are and recognize he didn't know us so he acted a bit more reserved- again, he didn't act scared AT ALL? He was running and jumping around with his sister but as soon as we separated them he stopped. We see him again today-- are there any "tests" you would recommend us to do with him?

12-12-2011, 03:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Guineveree1990 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 32	Here is a photo of the dad, the mom and of the puppy with my daughter, yesterday Attached Thumbnails

12-12-2011, 03:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO Knighted Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,249	Have you checked back into your other thread? Lots of people have posted about this behavior. How do his parents act? Also, since you haven't bought him yet. Another BIG thing is to make sure the parents have had their hips and elbows xrayed and are OFA certified. Hip and elbow dysplasia are VERY common in GSDs and you want to make sure the parents are clear of these debilitating diseases. __________________ Mikko GM, RM, AAD, ASA, SJ, SS, EAC, EJC, TN-E, TG-E, WV-O, OCC, HP-O, VerO, NAJ, CGC - 6 year old GSD

12-12-2011, 03:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	A 10 week old puppy who's reserved? Never heard of such thing - puppies love everything and everyone at that age. I didn't read your other thread, but that's not a good sign. I'd go another direction. __________________ Paul

12-12-2011, 03:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
DJEtzel Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 2,932	The breeder should be able to evaluate his temperament and should help you pick out a dog that is suitable for what you're looking for. You should not be the ones doing any sort of tests unless you are extremely dog savvy. __________________ I'm Danielle Frag CGC, male GSD Bailey, female Rat Terrier Mix www.FraggleRockCollars.com

12-12-2011, 02:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,337	Are you looking for different answers that what you've already received? We are looking into buying a German Shepherd. Questions!

12-12-2011, 03:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Guineveree1990 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 32	No, just looking for other opinions. Everything I read online says it is perfectly normal for a puppy of his age to act this way. but everything you all say makes it sound like he is going to end up killing someone and should just be put down now. looking for another opinions-- has anyone ever had a pup act like this at 10weeks?

12-12-2011, 03:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Guineveree1990 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 32	His parents act great and they said he is normally super friendly and even more playful then his sister. But that recently he does take a little time warming up to "new" people

12-12-2011, 03:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	Plus if EVERYONE on this board is giving an opinion and it's all leaning towards one direction, maybe there's something to what everyone's saying. You've got an entire board full of german shepherd owners. We've raised them from puppies to adults and all over again. Listen to what people are trying to tell you without getting too offended even if it's not what you want to hear. __________________ Paul

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