Carly Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Just found a wolf coloured blue eyed baby girl, waiting for some proper pics tonight so fingers crossed she's right for us., Just wondered, is there anything specific i should be looking for to ensure she's ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 well, where is she coming from? Shelter? Breeder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 From a breeder. She is coming from a top pedigree mum with a 5 generation history, including 6 champions., so the advert says? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Exciting - how old? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 she is 6 weeks now, they won't let her go until she is 12 weeks though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Is she kc reg? Can you see her with her parents? Are her parents hip and eye scored? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 doesn't say if registered or not? mum is there (her first litter) and i don't know about hip and eyes yet (i will ask about that tonight) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 From a breeder. She is coming from a top pedigree mum with a 5 generation history, including 6 champions., so the advert says? Breeders come in all different sorts. Excellent on one end and absolutely money hungry on the other - don't go by the add, ask to see the paper and ask to see the papers on the tests. If they won't provide them, then I'd be taking my money elsewhere. It's good that he's holding the pup till later, that's a bonus point for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wy Renegade Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Agree with Al, ask to see the certifications on hips and eyes. Paperwork in all honesty is just that, paperwork; CH in the background doesn't really mean much if nothing currently is being done with the parents. Not to say those are bad dogs by any means, just saying that having five or six CH 4 or 5 generations back doesn't mean much in terms of the pups showability or things of that nature, and if you don't intend to show the only CH in the bloodline tells you is how close that puppy may be to breed standard. Lots of people try to use that as a selling point, as if it somehow makes their puppies more valuable. Also, listen to what the breeder tells you about their pups. If its all about coat color and how special they eye color is, and nothing about the structure of the dog; the chest, legs, the tail, ect. Then you have someone who is breeding only for coat and eye color and giving no consideration to the structure of the dogs themselves and probably won't even have the certifications. Ask about temperament. If the breeder raves about how loyal they are, or what a great guard dog they are, or how easy they are to take care of, then you have someone who is breeding for money, and you want to go the other way with your money. There will always be another grey and white blue-eyed girl out there somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 aww that's great advice guys thanks so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky-gunner Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 best of luck hope hope shes right for you just dont rush into it just because you want her so bad take all the info and then go away and think about things before you say yes or no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 So this is the little lady we are looking at.....just waiting for some info before we decide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 "... but you want to be my mommy, don't you? You want to take me home with you, don't you?? How about now, mommy??" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Oh well thank you for that! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Char<3Kye Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Definitely be careful with breeders and ask to see the mums paperwork and that she's up to date with jabs. I once bought a beautiful boy from a breeder and he had parvo and didn't make it, broke my heart and I had to learn the had way. Ask as many questions as possible despite feeling demanding. Hope your new baby all checks out and brings you many years of happiness â¤ï¸â¤ï¸ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 OOh Carly she's gorgeous! Agree with the suggestions Nix made. Don't be afraid to ask the right questions, the parents should of both been hip and eye scored and available to see, unless the boy was a stud and not theirs. Should also be KC registered, if they say she is pedigree'd that's not the same thing as kc registration. If/when you decide to visit take a look at the environment and conditions they're kept in. You'll soon get a feel for what kind of a breeder they are. If you think they're not a particularly savoury character than don't be afraid to walk away. And most importantly of all, good luck!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Lot's of good info being given....I cannot add anything as I only ever have had rescue dogs never pups.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 An adorable pup - what a temptation! As per Rob's previous post we have only ever taken in rescue dogs, (and we have been very lucky indeed), but we are in a position where we can afford to take a bit more of a 'risk' due to our circumstances. Our latest acquisition, Skye, is the closest we have come to having a Husky pup but she was 5 months when we got her so we have missed out on some of the earlier 'fun'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Well......we just didn't bond with her, as hard as that may be to believe? The search continues.....there's a couple more on the horizon so watch this space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Aww, no you're right. You have to do what feels right for your family. Good luck with the continued search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wy Renegade Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Absolutely - keep looking, the right puppy is out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky-gunner Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 You have done the right thing and your listening to advice witch will help you in the long run keep looking you will know when one is right for you good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeonah Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 I agree with all of the above. The right pup is out there. Just a matter of biding your time and finding him/her. If you don't mind me asking, what was it that changed your mind? Gary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 It wasn't anything to do with the puppy herself Gary, we just didn't get "that feeling" when we met her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 When you know you know. With my third I didn't even meet her as a tiny pup coz of the distance. Knew she was meant for me the second I saw her pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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