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Saint Bernards => Saint Bernard General Discussions => : lulu January 16, 2006, 01:19:12 AM
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hello, i am in the process of trying to adopt a saint pup. i finally found a breeder near by. she has some puppies that were just born 4 days ago. she sent me the pics and they are all so itty bitty and pretty much look alike. she has a male and a female "pick of the litter", though to me they look just like the other ones. i am wondering at this age how do i pick which one to get? is there anything i should base it on?
any advice would be appreciated! thanks!
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At first you must decide if you want a boy or a girl,that itself will limit your options.I couldnt decide either they all still look alike at 6 weeks.I knew as soon as I saw Spotakiss with his spot on his cheek he was the one!Good luck and please post pics when you get the pup!
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I like to judge them on personality and energy level...and looks of course. I hope the breeder can give you health reports as time goes by.
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I would wait until the pups are at least 6 (preferably 8) weeks old before making a decision. So much changes in that time. Along with personality which is of the upmost importance, I would look for a nice muscular neck and wide muscular rear end...these are both good indicators of the dogs "depth" at maturity. A really good book is "Saint Bernard's from the Stoan Perspective" this book has a great chapter on what to look for when purchasing saints.
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I agree with everyone so far. You should decide whether you want a girl or a boy, but beyond that you really can't tell a dog's personality or adult looks at such a very young age. And don't forget that the pups shouldn't leave the litter until 8 weeks... That being said, post any and all pics you can! Saint puppies are so beautiful!