Ha Another Choosing a Puppy Question

[Super Boo]

My boy Scooter passed away 1 week ago due to uncontrollable bleeding out into his pleural sac--he was only 6:( . Potentially, but not confirmed to be attributed to cancer (mesothelioma?). I also have an 8 year old brindle female (Boo) and my 2 year old white female (Scarlett). Got my white girl-Scarlett from the same breeder as my boy---all parents finished and health tested, but she was 13 weeks old when we got her and is kind of a brat (fear dominant--likes to pin other dogs)

Anyway, since Boo is too old to pay much attention to Scarlett, we've decided to get another boy before Scarlett gets too much older. Found a breeder with over 30 years experience in showing. She recommended a breeder near us who has a litter by one of her dogs. Both parents health tested clear, sire is finished, dam unshown--puppies come with full health guarantee. If we want first choice of puppies--3 males, we want to choose this weekend. Puppies are 3 weeks old. How much can you really tell at that age? I want one that is a bit calmer and more secure for Scarlett's sake. Any input or recommendations are appreciated

 

[Kilby'sMum]

I think when you see the 3 boys together you'll get a good idea of who's calm and who isn't. Plus, ask the breeder, they should be able to make a pretty good guess.

We chose our girls a bit before they were 4 weeks in each case and we definitely saw in them traits they have today. E.g. Kilby as a puppy was happy to play on her own and was a real show-off but the other 2 girls stayed close by mum and so we thought (rightly or wrongly) she was pretty clever and might be better able to cope when we were at work, don't know how the other girls went but we were right about Kilby, she is VERY smart and curious and will occupy herself for HOURS with a new toy, bringing it in to show us the progress of her destruction Kona on the other hand was a ball of madness at 4 weeks - climbing over her brothers and sisters to get to us only to chew our laces and bounce off when we bent down to pat her and when we finally picked her up she kissed and pawed at us madly. As the breeder was putting the litter back into their cubby Kona sneakily escaped and puppy-crabbed back out to my husband. She was just such a little attention seeker and just seemed to be so crazy and happy about everything she made you feel happy instantly so we had to have her. To this day she climbs over anyone in her way (us included!) and is incredibly cheeky and forever trying to get someone to play with her

Good luck, it's so hard to choose, they're all soooooo cute

 

[Super Boo]

Thanks for your reply. We actually went out to see/handle them yesterday--they aren't quite 3 weeks (so so cute ) The one I'm leaning towards growled when I was holding him, but his body language didn't reflect any attitude. He was pretty relaxed the whole time. I'm figuring that he's just more vocal--the breeder hadn't ever heard him do that before . I let him nurse after that, then I picked him up again and he just relaxed against me. Actually all the puppies seemed pretty laid back and are being very well socialized by being handled by their 1 1/2 year old daughter. Also mom is awesome, really sweet and fun--so I think any of the pups are a winner.

 

[Kilby'sMum]

Yay... so exciting