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« on: October 07, 2010, 10:24:50 am » |
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Was wondering people's opinions when picking out a pup from a litter to be used just for hogs. I got pick of the litter after the guy who is taking one male for stud fee. Guy has been breeding a long time YBMC and wanted opinions of what people look for when picking out a good pup. The guy I'm getting one said that he likes to see dark toenails and pads cause they seem to hold up better when on ground for longtime and working tougher terrain. He also felt that they smaller pups tend to end up quicker and better at being able to get out of the way and not get hurt. All the pups are yellow with black masks and about same structure. They will be 7 weeks when I go pick them up and have checked on the twice in last three weeks. He said just picking one up would probably have just a good chance though since they all have dark toenails. One male is quite a bit bigger than others though. Thanks in advance.
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« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2010, 11:04:10 am » |
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I always pick the first pup to leave the nest.
I try to never pick the biggest pup in the litter or the smallest.
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« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2010, 11:07:56 am » |
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I'm kinda of the same mind as silverton...I want the independent one that goes off exploring on their own.
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« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2010, 12:06:39 pm » |
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This really depends on what you personally look for in a dog. If you put a lot of emphasis on a big blocky headed dog, you may want to pick the pup with the big blocky head. That was just an example.
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« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2010, 12:42:54 pm » |
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If I'm getting a girl I always seem to like the smallest one not sure why I just like little girls  ....If I'm picking out a male I like the one that doesn't rush up to the side of the kennel or yard wanting petted or picked up.. like the one sitting back checking things out first, being relaxed and a little cautious when someone new walks up,...and I don't like the one that stay's on the tit or in the food bowl the longest like it's always hungry or a food hog ...... my .02 |
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« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2010, 02:08:01 pm » |
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If the pups are old enough i take a ball and roll in front of all of them and which ever one tries to get to it first ill get. but thats the long and short of it for me.
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« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2010, 02:09:43 pm » |
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i get the ugliest and smallest. Its always seems they turned out to be the best. FOR ME
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« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2010, 02:11:52 pm » |
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INI MINI MIHNI MO has always worked pretty good for me.  The boldest one goes home with me when I get to pick em. |
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Reuben
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« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2010, 03:31:41 pm » |
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I'm kinda of the same mind as silverton...I want the independent one that goes off exploring on their own.
x2, 7 wks is kinda young to really pick a good pup but independent and layed back yet observant of it's surroundings a plus. Plays hard for a little while then goes off to explore is what I look for. No runts or huge pups from a litter unless they have the above traits. An overly dominant pup is questionable. I do like the dark pigment on a hunting pup. Square and leggy with thick muscular for arms another good trait. Slick short coat, muscular body yet shows refinement for speed and power is nice...  A shy pup is questionable but some great hunting dogs sometimes tend to be shy. |
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« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2010, 05:09:01 pm » |
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If I ever take a pup at 6 to 8 weeks, I always take the runt. Most of my best dogs were the runts of the litter. |
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« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2010, 05:25:59 pm » |
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The one that goes to the back of the pen, and pisses all over himself when you get close to him. HE or she will be the most independent. Harder to get a real good handle on, but usually the first to hunt. It's worked well for me.
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« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2010, 07:01:35 pm » |
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Same as Silverton to a certain degree. I like to eliminate the pups that have cosmetic faults at first especially when dealing with bulldogs or Catahoulas. Then I look for the pup that stands back and assess's whats going on instead of running up to me the first time I am introduced to the pups. Then I like to throw a set of keys across the ground and see which ones go and investigate the keys and pay attention to them. In the end it is all a crap shoot, but when I have used that method I have great precentage of pups turning out.
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« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2010, 07:22:54 pm » |
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I go for the friendliest. It's easier to bond with them for the first few weeks. If they've got the hunt bred into them, they'll get away from you and hunt when it's time.
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« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2010, 10:10:05 am » |
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Thanks alot to everyone who gave there thoughts. Getting excited to get my 1st baydog pup. For the last decade I've just had two catchdogs. Been lucky to hunt with some great people and behind some great baydogs. Hoping I can get one that can come close to some of these other dogs I've hunted behind. My buddy who has mainly YBMC offered me some leopard pups out of his stock but I really wanted to get one of these yellow dogs after hunting behind some good ones. Thanks again to everyone.
Sean
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Reuben
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« Reply #14 on: October 08, 2010, 10:24:11 am » |
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Sean, Good luck and I hope get the best one... Getting other view points and opinions is a smart thing to do. Reuben |
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