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Two main tips how to choose the best puppy

Two main tips how to choose the best puppy

There are a lot of different dogs‘ breeds, that‘s why it is extremely significant to choose best dog breed.

When you come to the breeder you see a lot of puppies, all of them are beautiful, attractive and nice but at the same time they are all different. So, that‘s the question – how to choose the best one? We recommend you to do a test that helps to decide on puppy‘s temperament (it can be performed with a 7-week dog).

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First step – kneel and clap

Kneel 1.5 meters further from the puppies and clap your hands. The aim of this step is to check the social appetency, trust and dependency level.

Normal. The puppy willingly comes to you; its tail is in the ordinary position.

Dominant. The puppy willingly comes to you; its tail is raised, jumps on you, bites and licks your hands.

Submissive. It comes to you hesitatingly; its tail is lowered.

Independent. The puppy didn’t come to you.

Second step – following

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Go away from the puppy. Kneel down and encourage it using your voice and gently clapping your hands that the puppy will follow you. The aim of this step is to assess its tracking appetency.

Normal. The puppy follows you easily, its tail is raised.

Dominant. The puppy follows you easily; its tail is raised, tries to jump onto you or bites your legs.

Submissive. It follows you hesitatingly; its tail is lowered.

Independent. The puppy ignores you and is engaged in other activities.

After completing these steps you will definitely find your best breed of dog.