Few moments are as magical and emotional as when a human family decides to adopt a puppy and goes precisely to choose the dog that will become a member of the household.
Has anyone seen a puppy that isn't extremely cute and adorable? This is practically impossible and when we find ourselves in front of a litter it is very common to momentarily feel the desire to welcome all the puppies in front of us, although obviously, in most cases it is not possible.
Choosing the dog that will become part of your family is not usually an easy process, so in the following AnimalWised article we show you how to choose the puppy of a litter.
Assess the puppy's physical and psychological he alth status
Any puppy deserves all the love and all the necessary care from the family that decides to adopt him, also those puppies that show signs of illness, however, if you choose To a sick dog you must also accept the responsibility that will mean being able to provide him with an optimal quality of life. That is why it is important that you know what are the signs that indicate that a puppy is he althy:
- Must be a puppy that is quick to react to stimuli, playful and shows no signs of pain when walking or moving.
- You must be a similar size to your siblings, not underweight and not overweight.
- The gums must be pink, the teeth white, the eyes bright and the coat must be in good condition, without bald spots or lesions.
- No deviation in the legs should be observed, but they should be parallel.
- The abdomen should not be seen to be distended unless the puppy has finished eating.
Obviously, before adopting the puppy, the ideal thing is that it has been dewormed and has received the first mandatory vaccinations, if this is the case, you must confirm this information with the correspondingveterinary certificate that will be offered by the responsible owner, the animal shelter or the place you have chosen to adopt your puppy.
Apart from all of the above, it is essential that the puppy has reached the optimum age to be separated from his mother. If you notice that the puppy is too small, it may not be the right time to take it with you, as this can lead to problems related to its physical or psychological development.
Remember that there are many people who breed dogs illegally or who do not have a hygienic and appropriate place for it. If you observe this type of situation, do not hesitate, report it to the relevant authorities.
Let the puppy come to you
It is assumed that it is the human family that chooses the puppy, but did you know that this choice can be reversed and that it is the puppy that chooses who wants to be with you?
Obviously, to let the puppy come to you, you must keep a safe distance from the litter, you can't get completely away from it, but being in the middle of all the puppies would be counterproductive, since it would be very easy to interpret that all puppies want to be with you.
Leaving distance between you and the litter and just watching the puppies sooner or later one of them will approach you and start interacting with youWhen this happens, there is usually a very magical connection between the dog and the person, but although it is strange, it is also possible that the puppy that has chosen you is not the one that you feel most comfortable with, in this case, it is you must change your strategy.
Take enough time with each puppy
If the puppy that has chosen you is not the one that you would have chosen, it is time for you to spend some time with each puppy, observing it and interacting with it, you should know that the puppy you choose must appear receptive to your stimuli, both of you should feel comfortable with each other, this is a priority.
By reserving time for each puppy you will be able to determine very easily which is the best puppy for you, you will have the great challenge ahead of fulfilling the responsibility inherent in adopting a puppy, but you will have gained a lot, a companion with whom you feel comfortable and who is happy when he is with you.
If you still don't know how to choose a puppy from a litter, Consult the person who is offering it to you for an explanation How is each of them on a day-to-day basis: Which one is more intelligent, if any is especially active or if one of them stands out for being very affectionate. Draw your own conclusions and ask yourself if any of these characteristics appeal to you or can be adapted to your lifestyle.
Once chosen, you must take into account the care of puppies, as well as everything they will have to learn during the next months of life.
