And think about possible problems.

This article is a great guide on how to choose the right little puppy.

What?

All purebred dogs are conditionally divided into three types:

• The first kind - pet class
  These are simple pets that do not have special external data and will not attend exhibitions or engage in breeding work. These dogs are true friends and companions. Their price is low, however, it often depends on the breeder.
• The second type is breed class
  Dogs of high exterior indicators. They take part in exhibitions, and if you have a competent approach to them, it will not be difficult to get a quality headboard. Many representatives of this type are breeding animals, so they will cost more than a pet class.
• The third variety is exhibition or show class .
  There are not many such dogs, they can be called close to the ideal of the standard. Animals of this type are representative of blue blood. Experts know them by name. Buying such a dog is not easy - they have to wait for months and years. At exhibitions they always win prizes, but in breeding they do not live up to expectations. The price for them is very high.

Who is better to get: a boy dog ​​or a girl?

Often the choice of the sex of a pet is a very difficult issue. They are asked by everyone who has already decided on the breed. The emotional state and quality of the pet depends on the gender of the pet. And it doesn’t matter who you decide to choose: a boy or a girl, the main thing is that this decision be conscious. You should not take a dog, relying on the residual principle - to take a puppy that was left with the breeder. In this case, the risk of being disappointed in him is very high.

Before you make a choice, you should take into account a lot of nuances:

You need to understand for what purpose a dog is started - as a pet or as a future champion of international exhibitions. Do not pay attention to the standard wording - the bitches are obedient, and the males are stubborn. Of course, this is not always the case in real life. An important role is played by the breed of the dog, its character, temperament, as well as how the owner will educate her.

After the first heat, the dog's behavior may change. , therefore it is very important to learn more about the psychology of dogs and learn to find a common language.

What is the best age to take?

It is impossible to give an unambiguous answer to this question - it all depends on the circumstances. It is worth considering clearly the pros and cons of a particular age:

The age of 45 days is considered ideal.

At what age can you take it?

1. if it is a dog for souls, then the best decision is to take it at the age 1.5-3 months
2. But, if this is a dog for works and services, then it is worth taking an older puppy, whose age from 3 months. It will immediately show whether the puppy will be able to cope with the task assigned to him.

We determine the healthiest and best of the litter

You can determine the physical condition of a puppy by the following criteria:

• His movements must be confident and free. The puppy should stand well on its hind legs. If there are problems with the limbs, then they are immediately noticeable - just observe the behavior of the dog.
• The coat color must be the same as the breed standards. It should be shiny and not have seals, bald spots.
• There should be no pus in the eyes - they are dry and shiny.
• The surface of the ear is always pink, it does not have secretions and an unpleasant odor.
• The nose is cool and wet, also without any discharge. It is undesirable to have pigmentation on its surface.
• The oral cavity is pale pink and there is no plaque on the tongue. You need to ask the owner if the puppy's mother has all her teeth. There should be 42 of them. If necessary, you can check.
• The baby's abdomen should be flat, but not swollen.

What questions should I ask a breeder when buying a puppy?

It is important to ask the breeder about how healthy the puppy is. Also be sure to take a look at the animal's passport to make sure there are no problems. A number of questions follow:

1. When were the vaccinations given? They are recorded in the veterinary passport. The first vaccination is given 8 weeks after birth and the second one 21 days later.
2. What vaccine is the puppy vaccinated with? He must receive a comprehensive vaccination.
3. When is the next vaccination due?
4. Have you been vaccinated against rabies? Vaccinations are done according to different schemes - often an injection is given at 3 months, when a change of teeth occurred.
5. How often should a puppy be dewormed?
6. When is the next deworming? Puppies undergo this procedure one month after birth, as well as 10 days after the second vaccination.
7. What drug is used for deworming? (meaning anthelmintic)
8. What are the health characteristics of a puppy?
9. What does he eat and what is the best way to feed him? What schedule? The eating pattern changes with age, as does the number of servings.
10. How many teeth does he have?
11. Completeness of testicles (in males)
12. What are the characteristics of the animal psyche?

What documents must the breeder provide?

When buying a puppy, the breeder or owner must make contract of sale and attach all necessary documents to it. After signing such a document, the seller transfers the puppy to the buyer.

Information about the puppy and the seller must be the same as in the passport, and the pet must match the description! If the puppy has a chip, be sure to compare its number with what is indicated in the documents.

So, in order for the purchase to bring you pleasure in all its manifestations:

• Make sure your home is suitable for. If the dog is large, there should be plenty of room for it to move around. If the house is small or you live in an apartment, then the barking of a big dog will drive you and your neighbors crazy. The presence of the backyard will create a place for active games of the dog. After all, they love fresh air and games so much.
• Make sure you have enough money. This is not about money to buy a puppy. You must have money for food, visits to the veterinarian, hairdresser (if it is a long-haired dog). Also an important condition is the availability of free time. With a dog you need not only to walk, but also to play. If you do not give her time, she will be bored, and may even begin to spoil furniture and things.
• Find a puppy friend. If you work a lot and spend little time at home, be sure to find a dog sitter. She will feed her, play with her and take her outside on demand. So your dog will be happy, and his character will be complaisant.
• The dog may be naughty. In puppyhood, they all seem obedient and docile. But, some individuals can literally turn your house upside down. Be sure to think about what you can do with the dog at home to switch her attention - buy special toys.
• If you already have other pets, think about how you get to know each other and Will your pet accept a new family member?. It is worth doing this very carefully so as not to injure the psyche of animals. Give them the opportunity to sniff each other and get used to it.
• . Buy a small house or bed for the puppy. Being on it, he will be able to relax and feel safe.

Useful video

This video will help you choose the healthiest puppy from the litter:

Conclusion

The dog is man's true friend. And it's hard to argue with that. Remember the famous movie "Hachiko", where the faithful dog waited for years in the hope that his owner would come for him. If you want to share your love with someone, get a dog - she will certainly reciprocate, and your life will be filled with meaning. And we have already talked about how to choose the right healthy puppy above.

Tell us in the comments, how did you understand that this is “your” puppy? And who chose whom, you him or he you? 😉

So, the choice is made! A dog of this particular breed - the smartest and most intelligent, the most beautiful and obedient - will become a member of your family, will live in your house, jump for Frisbee, enthusiastically catch the ball and amuse all the kids in the area. I wonder which dog will be closer by virtue of character and behavior - a boy or a girl, that is, a male or a female? Thoughts in my head jump, collide, desires are not determined, but the question is actually complex and it cannot be answered unambiguously. What gender the puppy will decide, of course, is up to the owner, and it's not just the external differences in the exterior, in most breeds sexual dimorphism is expressed quite clearly and vividly, males are usually larger than females and always with more masculine "faces". We should talk about the distinctive behavioral features associated with the sex of the animal, its advantages and disadvantages. Let us dwell on the main points, understanding of which will help the future owner decide which dog he will be comfortable living with for at least a dozen years.

Physiology and behavior

Most owners, when choosing a pet for their home and family, do not consider compulsory exhibition activities and do not plan to participate in breeding programs. Therefore, excluding the issue of reproduction, let us dwell on the physiological differences between males and females, and the behavior associated with them.

Girls. When trying to discern the character and temperament of a puppy, one should not forget that bitches are softer, more cunning and generally more obedient, and the estrus period, which lasts about 21–30 days no more than twice a year, will not greatly complicate life, and it is enough not to let the dog down off the leash.

boys. Males, unlike females, are more honest, straightforward, more active in everyday life, they are dominant on the street and more often find out who is in charge in the family, and are also not averse to finding out relations with neighboring males, with whom they can be on friendly terms.

Breed characteristics and training

boys. Having chosen a cute, glorious, clumsy puppy that looks like a soft toy, be sure to be ready for him to grow up - the baby will grow into a large, bright, but also independent dog with a clear desire to dominate, and also take a higher step in the hierarchy of your family. You will have to deal with this without letting yourself be pushed around, which requires strength - both moral and physical, the strength of your character and endurance. Nevertheless, many dog ​​breeders will prefer the company of a dog for joint trips to the fields, hunting, fishing, just walking or warming up by walking or running in a forest or park. Because any owner appreciates in his dog courage, endurance, tirelessness, the desire to share the joy of mutual communication in any life realities or situations. Such is the striking feature of boys - straightforwardness and devotion.

Girls. Unlike males, females are usually much calmer, more obedient, affectionate, gentle and friendly with the owner. It is believed that the intelligence of bitches is much higher than that of males, they are more intelligent, docile, with a good instinct for self-preservation and a developed emotional perception of the outside world. Bitches rarely claim key positions in the family, however, leadership is also inherent in them, but at the same time they are thinner, more cunning, adapt well to life circumstances, due to which they are easier to train and communication with them is much richer due to the more complex, multifaceted and less direct than in males, character.

There is a popular belief about the so-called "cross-selection" of a puppy - a male owner should choose a female, and a female owner should choose a dog.

Price

A little about such a delicate issue as the cost of a puppy. Do not be surprised, but females are somewhat more expensive due to their breeding value, and in some breeds, the price of a male can be an order of magnitude lower than the cost of a female.

Purpose of purchase: for breeding or "soul"

boys. If you decide to become the owner of a stud dog, then you need to remember that only 5% of dogs with a pedigree and a quality exterior are used in breeding. In addition to an excellent exterior and a considerable number of exhibition titles, high-quality rearing with specialized feed, appropriate physical activity and sports training, the stud dog must have good health and mentality, the absence of marriage not only in his own, but also in the closest related offspring, etc.

Girls. The requirements for choosing a stud bitch are not as strict as for males, it is possible to purchase a puppy with minor deviations from the standard, these may be minor flaws and always without defects. But, again, it should be remembered that if the acquisition of a female is planned to create a kennel, then when choosing, in addition to the pedigree, it is necessary to take into account both the exterior, and high-quality rearing, and care, as well as the requirements for health and psyche should be as high as and the stud dog.

If you look at the question of choosing the sex of a puppy a little wider, then it will still be important not the sex of the dog, but its character and temperament, and their closeness to the character and temperament of the owner himself. Therefore, you should pay attention first of all to compliance with breed characteristics, and whether the puppy will be a boy or a girl, it doesn’t matter at all, because once you like it, then yours is from the tip of the nose to the tip of the wagging tail. Look carefully at the puppies you like - maybe you will see an impudent bully girl that you like more, or vice versa, a kind, sociable boy will sink into your soul. So choose a character that is close to yours, without limiting yourself to certain settings for a dog or a bitch.

Let's take a closer look at this important issue.

boys

It is convenient and good to have a boy for those who do not want to see their underwear, bedspreads, furniture, carpets, etc. soiled with secretions - after all, males do not have periods of estrus, like bitches. It is also convenient to play - they say that males are more playful and mobile. You can mate a male (if he is not a big, worthy representative of the breed - he won at exhibitions) and a bitch - both the boy is a pleasure, and you are replenished in the budget.

Boys do not suffer from false pregnancies and they do not have childbirth and nurturing offspring, as well as all the passions and dangers that accompany periods of estrus, pregnancy and rearing puppies. BUT!!! But, if you “untie” the boy, he will turn into a man and for health he will need to mate at least once every 2-4 months.

The behavior of Yorkshire terrier males is largely determined by their role in nature. Males often mark their territory with which they can choose an apartment. And here your upbringing should make it clear to the baby that his territory is the yard and surroundings, and not walls, corners and sofas ... You also need to understand that it is the males who fight and fight each other for the right to own a lady who will subsequently produce offspring .

Therefore, as a rule, males are often more pugnacious, independent, cocky, vociferous and stubborn. But also playful. Another feature of the boy. If during a walk the gentleman smells or notices a lady, then he can forget about you and about upbringing. A male can run after a bitch very far, forgetting about all the dangers on the way (road, cars, large dogs...) and the possibility of getting lost. Also, the instinct of self-preservation is forgotten in a duel with another contender "for a paw and a heart."

Of course, keep in mind that there are always calmer, more shy and different boys - just like human cubs.

Of course, a lot depends on your upbringing. Marking the territory, as well as showing a harmful character, can be both ill-mannered males and Yorkshire terrier girls - the main thing is to properly educate, explain that you can’t do this and punish for it ..

How you educate - so the puppy will grow up, i.e. obedient dog makes the right upbringing and proper training.

Girl

Girls are often more affectionate, kind and obedient, more cautious and courageous. But, if, for example, females are fighting, then the consequences can be more serious than in a fight between males. Many say that girls are easier to learn and more attached to the owner. The question is debatable - I met and everything is vice versa! In addition, there are girls with an absurd character and who love to bite ... And there are sweet and gentle boys ...

The most problematic in the upbringing and life of a bitch is estrus, pregnancy and childbirth.

If you think something like “instinct will tell”, remember how many generations of our pets have been grown at home - therefore, many small dogs can be born only by resorting to surgery and only once. Instincts, of course, did not disappear, but significantly "blurred". You need to learn a lot and be able to help your girl become a mother and not lose either her or the children.

About the leak. Keep in mind that periods of estrus are usually 1 to 2 times a year and last about 4 weeks.

Moreover, behavior, character and taste preferences can change - she is also a small woman! Indeed, during this period of time, the instinct of procreation becomes the most important. It is especially important to try not to walk the “lady” near the walks of the “gentlemen” and be sure to keep it on a leash so that the bride does not run away to one of the grooms. Do not forget that the gentleman smells a lady ready for the wedding a few kilometers away!

Estrus brings some inconvenience at home, especially if the dog has not been weaned from sleeping with the owners.

However, you can use special panties, diapers or suits. But this adds problems, because. panties need to be removed in time when the girl wants to go to the toilet. And many panties, like diapers, are simply torn off if they have not been taught since childhood.

It should also be taken into account that a girl's show career can be interrupted for a long time due to estrus, as well as due to pregnancy and childbirth. After the birth and feeding of puppies, it is necessary to restore not only physical health, but also appearance.

A dog in heat is a normal physiological process. He shouldn't scare you. The estrus begins and proceeds very individually - it happens at 8, and sometimes at 9-10 months. Some have a hidden form... some don't... Watch the appearance of the genitals. As a rule, the girl's loop swells and eventually becomes like a baked apple - a little wrinkled, discharge and droplets of blood appear.

Usually estrus lasts about 3-4 weeks every 6 months. There are slight deviations up or down ... During estrus, you need to be careful: try not to catch a cold for the baby, you also can’t walk in the usual places for walking dogs (so that your girl does not become the cause of the boys’ conflict and does not get into an unpleasant situation).

It is better not to walk at all and not to visit places where dogs are often found, and if necessary, take the baby more often in your arms and choose the time of day when the least number of dogs walk. It also does not hurt to accustom your young lady to special panties - a women's daily pad is inserted into them, closing the pussy and not letting furniture and bed get dirty. But this adds problems, because. panties need to be removed in time when the girl wants to go to the toilet. And many panties, like diapers, are simply torn off if they have not been taught since childhood.

If you have definitely decided to knit your dog, then you need to do this on the third estrus - both breeders and veterinarians usually advise this. Perhaps you should leave your daughter to your baby at a more mature age.

It’s better not to leave your son - there will be difficulties where to give him or her during estrus. Of course, being brought up with his mother, the puppy will grow and mature in more harmonious conditions. In fact, according to experienced cynologists and zoopsychologists, it would be desirable for the puppies to grow in the mother's nest at least up to 3-3.5 months. The fact is that not every new parent is able, willing and understands that he must partly replace the baby dog-mother.

After all, coming to a new world-house-yard, the puppy does not know many rules and conventions. If everything is not explained to him, not shown, then he can understand the rules in his own way. The kid needs to be socialized - to help to know the world, communicate with people and animals and explain, show how to communicate with all of them.

Not to do this is like not allowing, for example, a human child to communicate with acquaintances, neighbors, not to play in the sandbox or not to ride down a hill with peers, not to communicate with their parents, etc. If a dog weighs 1 kg 600 gr., then you cannot give birth with such a weight.

If you are told that for a dog's health it must give birth at least once, then consult with several veterinarians who understand this breed. A huge misconception is the myth that has come from somewhere that a dog needs to be born at least once in a lifetime!!!

This can only happen when a veterinarian makes a diagnosis ... for example, in cases of uterine pathologies or others ... (I'm not a veterinarian, therefore, I can't say for sure). Just from once and there can be problems. If the girl is small, there is a chance that she will not be able to give birth herself and will need to have a caesarean section.

And it’s not a fact that a little boy will give small offspring - genetics is a stubborn thing ... After all, a baby could be the only small one in a flock of large ones, or large genes would be found in grandparents.

So the choice is yours and depends on whether you are ready to deal with puppies and take care of a dog during pregnancy.

So, you have made a choice of a certain breed of dog, but there is another choice - a puppy cable or a bitch. Let's try to figure it out and make the right choice before buying.

Some people, when they call, are immediately determined with the sex of the dog, as they studied the breed in detail and for a long time, and many think only after they call our kennel, and we ask you for a boy or a girl, and then a stupor.

Let's look at all the pros and cons of a girl's puppy.

As a rule, girls are more obedient and try to stay close to the owner, they can rarely run away. Bitches are easier to educate, as their character is soft, they are usually more gentle and affectionate than males. Another important plus is the ability to quickly go to the toilet on the street, in apartments the bitches do not go to the toilet (only in the tray) due to their physiology of cleanliness. Only during estrus they can mark the bushes, the rest of the time it is enough for them to sit down once, twice and you can go home.

The downside may be the following: estrus at this time you need to protect it from cables when walking and keep it on a leash. Female dogs go into heat twice a year and last about two and a half weeks. Most often girls are bought by women.

Pros and cons of Kobel.

A male who loves to play pranks and adventures can follow a dog in heat on the street and run away. Therefore, always keep males nearby, especially in large cities.

Males are very brave and with age they will strive to take the place of the leader in your family, so you need to educate him correctly and make it clear who is in charge in the house. If you offend him greatly, he may hold a grudge against you. One of the most unpleasant minuses of a male is that when he enters puberty, he can start marking at home, so you need to wean him from doing this and stop him in the bud.

Outcome: The female dog is more loyal, and the male is more hardy and bold.

Choosing a dog of a certain gender in advance is not always successful, as there are even cases when a person goes to our kennel for a Yorkshire terrier boy, and as a result, his choice falls on a Pomeranian girl puppy.

So, the choice is made! A dog of this particular breed - the smartest and most intelligent, the most beautiful and obedient - will become a member of your family, will live in your house, jump for Frisbee, enthusiastically catch the ball and amuse all the kids in the area. I wonder which dog will be closer by virtue of character and behavior - a boy or a girl, that is, a male or a female? Thoughts in my head jump, collide, desires are not determined, but the question is actually complex and it cannot be answered unambiguously. What gender the puppy will decide, of course, is up to the owner, and it's not just the external differences in the exterior, in most breeds sexual dimorphism is expressed quite clearly and vividly, males are usually larger than females and always with more masculine "faces". We should talk about the distinctive behavioral features associated with the sex of the animal, its advantages and disadvantages. Let us dwell on the main points, understanding of which will help the future owner decide which dog he will be comfortable living with for at least a dozen years.

Physiology and behavior

Most owners, when choosing a pet for their home and family, do not consider compulsory exhibition activities and do not plan to participate in breeding programs. Therefore, excluding the issue of reproduction, let us dwell on the physiological differences between males and females, and the behavior associated with them.

Girls. When trying to discern the character and temperament of a puppy, one should not forget that bitches are softer, more cunning and generally more obedient, and the estrus period, which lasts about 21–30 days no more than twice a year, will not greatly complicate life, and it is enough not to let the dog down off the leash.

boys. Males, unlike females, are more honest, straightforward, more active in everyday life, they are dominant on the street and more often find out who is in charge in the family, and are also not averse to finding out relations with neighboring males, with whom they can be on friendly terms.

Breed characteristics and training

boys. Having chosen a cute, glorious, clumsy puppy that looks like a soft toy, be sure to be ready for him to grow up - the baby will grow into a large, bright, but also independent dog with a clear desire to dominate, and also take a higher step in the hierarchy of your family. You will have to deal with this without letting yourself be pushed around, which requires strength - both moral and physical, the strength of your character and endurance. Nevertheless, many dog ​​breeders will prefer the company of a dog for joint trips to the fields, hunting, fishing, just walking or warming up by walking or running in a forest or park. Because any owner appreciates in his dog courage, endurance, tirelessness, the desire to share the joy of mutual communication in any life realities or situations. Such is the striking feature of boys - straightforwardness and devotion.

Girls. Unlike males, females are usually much calmer, more obedient, affectionate, gentle and friendly with the owner. It is believed that the intelligence of bitches is much higher than that of males, they are more intelligent, docile, with a good instinct for self-preservation and a developed emotional perception of the outside world. Bitches rarely claim key positions in the family, however, leadership is also inherent in them, but at the same time they are thinner, more cunning, adapt well to life circumstances, due to which they are easier to train and communication with them is much richer due to the more complex, multifaceted and less direct than in males, character.

There is a popular belief about the so-called "cross-selection" of a puppy - a male owner should choose a female, and a female owner should choose a dog.

Price

A little about such a delicate issue as the cost of a puppy. Do not be surprised, but females are somewhat more expensive due to their breeding value, and in some breeds, the price of a male can be an order of magnitude lower than the cost of a female.

Purpose of purchase: for breeding or "soul"

boys. If you decide to become the owner of a stud dog, then you need to remember that only 5% of dogs with a pedigree and a quality exterior are used in breeding. In addition to an excellent exterior and a considerable number of exhibition titles, high-quality rearing with specialized feed, appropriate physical activity and sports training, the stud dog must have good health and mentality, the absence of marriage not only in his own, but also in the closest related offspring, etc.

Girls. The requirements for choosing a stud bitch are not as strict as for males, it is possible to purchase a puppy with minor deviations from the standard, these may be minor flaws and always without defects. But, again, it should be remembered that if the acquisition of a female is planned to create a kennel, then when choosing, in addition to the pedigree, it is necessary to take into account both the exterior, and high-quality rearing, and care, as well as the requirements for health and psyche should be as high as and the stud dog.

If you look at the question of choosing the sex of a puppy a little wider, then it will still be important not the sex of the dog, but its character and temperament, and their closeness to the character and temperament of the owner himself. Therefore, you should pay attention first of all to compliance with breed characteristics, and whether the puppy will be a boy or a girl, it doesn’t matter at all, because once you like it, then yours is from the tip of the nose to the tip of the wagging tail. Look carefully at the puppies you like - maybe you will see an impudent bully girl that you like more, or vice versa, a kind, sociable boy will sink into your soul. So choose a character that is close to yours, without limiting yourself to certain settings for a dog or a bitch.