Selection of pup
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The pup should have the breed characters.
- Decide the type of the dog that you may require ‑ large, medium or small.
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Breed of dog should be decided after considering space availability, temperament of the neighbour, compound wall, etc.
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Most of the pups at 4‑6 weeks of age look very fine and lovable. A healthy pup should be fat, with bright eyes, but should not be pot bellied.
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If possible, the litter can be watched for the individual pup behaviour. A boldest and loveliest pup should be selected and not the one that lags behind or hides.
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They should have loose, pliable skin and glossy coat, Give maximum consideration to the breed conformation.
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Bright and clear eyes would denote good condition. Avoid pups with discharge from the eyes or nostrils.
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Pups below average in bodyweight (According to the breed) should not be selected. When the litter size is large, some of the pups might be under weight, but they pick up soon.
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Overshot or undershot jaws, and such other congenital deformities should be avoided especially if the animals, are to be presented for shows.
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The gums should be pink in colour. Paleness of the gum indicates poor condition.
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The eyes including the iris should be of the same colour, shape and size.
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The ears should not have any discharge or foul smell.
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Tail should not be broken or crooked. It should be in conformity to the requirements of the breed. If docking has been done check up whether the wound have properly healed up without an objectionable scar.
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Examine all the four limbs, count the digits (should be equal in number) Accessory digits, if present, should be removed.
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Presence of beads at the region where the ribs join the sternum is Suggestive of rickets and such pups will require special attention, or else the bones may be deformed later.
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Last modified: Thursday, 7 June 2012, 9:15 AM
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