How To Choose A Puppy

How To Choose A PuppyBy [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Nesterov_Gueorgui]Nesterov Gueorgui
It's not easy to make a choice - all puppies look adorable.
But how to choose the healthiest and the smartest one?
Let's say you know the breed you want and you go from shop to shop to choose a puppy. It's better to do some « shopping ». It's rare to find right away the puppy you need.And remember, it's best to take a puppy when he's 6-8 weeks old.
Test 1. What environment he grew up at?
It's very important to notice where the puppy grew up. Also take a good look at himself (of course), his outlook.
If the puppy spend his first days of life in bad conditions, didn't get enough food or bad quality food, didn't have a chance to move, to play, in future he very probably going to have health and mental problems.
Notice how clean the place is, is the air fresh or it smells urine? Because, clean environment is a base for puppy's good health.
You should take a look at his mama, when it's possible. A healthy looking dog have healthy puppies.
Ask the owner to feed the dog. Healthy puppy have great appetite, he'll swallow the food in a matter of seconds. Bad appetite is a bad sin.
Test 2. His outlooks.
Check his eyes: they should be clear, no tears, no pus (white matter). Hair around eyes shouldn't be rare or dirty.
Look in the mouth: the tongue must be clean, no bad breath. Gums should be rose.
Ears: the inside surface should be pale-rose, no pus, no smell. If you see some scars, he probably got it from playing with other puppies, it's fine.
Touch his wool. It should be smooth, it should shine, no flakes.
Look how he moves. Even large breeds move easily; he should be able to stay strong on his feet. Front paws should be parallel.
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