| Observing puppies in a litter can be an exciting | | | | any signs of ticks or fleas, red or irritated skin, or |
| experience for those who like to acquire one. This will | | | | bald spots. |
| give you an opportunity to observe the personality | | | | To make sure the puppy is not deaf, clap or make a |
| and the social behaviors of your puppies. | | | | noise and see if it gets distracted. |
| After you have determined which puppy you would | | | | If possible, spend time with the puppy's parents to |
| like to bring home, get a closer look at your desired | | | | get a feel for the dogs' personality and see how |
| puppy. Inspect it to makes sure they are physically | | | | they react to you. If you're not happy with the |
| healthy before you bring them home. | | | | parents, especially the mother with whom the puppy |
| The puppy should not be too thin to the point that | | | | spends most of its time with, you shouldn't adopt |
| ribs are already showing. Choose another puppy if it | | | | their puppies. |
| is thin but with a round belly. This could be a sign that | | | | Once you've made your selection, ask for the |
| there are parasites inside your chosen puppy. | | | | puppy's veterinarian records to know about the |
| Furthermore, a perfect puppy should mot show signs | | | | puppy's vaccination and other health treatment it has |
| of injury or lameness as it moves. | | | | undergone. |
| Check the puppy's face. The eyes should be bright | | | | Don't rely on the owner's vet. Have your puppy |
| and clear without a discharge in the corners. For the | | | | checked with your own vet as soon as you acquired |
| nose, it should be cool and damp to the touch. | | | | it. A general checkup and exam of your new puppy |
| However, if the puppy has just woke up, the nose | | | | can help detect any illness and conditions that you |
| could be dry. If the puppy interacts well with you, it | | | | may have not detected. This could give you enough |
| may be safe to say that the puppy is good. Either | | | | time to return the puppy to the breeder, if |
| way, there should also be no discharge from the | | | | necessary, before you could make a real bond and |
| puppy's nose. | | | | affection with your pet. |
| Check the puppy's ears. No matter how floppy their | | | | It's really hard to let go of a puppy that you already |
| ears are, it should also be clean and shinny without a | | | | have a bond or affection with, only to realize later on |
| discharge or dirty buildup. | | | | that it has an illness or condition that you have not |
| Touch its fur. Ideally, it should be clean, shiny and | | | | detected. |
| well-maintained. Most importantly, there shouldn't be | | | | |