Choosing an LGD puppy

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We kept back a pup, only 1/4 great Pyrenees, from our litter who sat and watched the puppies in her litter play rather than play with them and if they got too rough she would rush in and break them up then sit and watch again. She is more of a watcher now as well even with very little lgd in her. She had the strongest and still has the strongest lgd tendencies even more so than her father who was half pyr half Bernard. I don't know as much as others but I know what to look for for certain types such as watcher and patroller. I'd guess he's a watcher but it's hard to know with just hearing about it with that little detail for me.
 

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The puppies are closer that you thought? Does this mean that you got to go see them? Did you get any pictures? You know we are picture-holics......
 

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Closer than I thought means that with school I lost track of the time!!! :hide Oops..

The pup will fly in this next weekend. The breeder is taking them to a trainer (who generally deals with Anatolians) for temperament evals on Tuesday. That is when I will decide! I do have pics but I keep trying not to look at them. And I am afraid of posting the pics because I want to be "good" and pick based on temperament not looks or size... :he That is not made easy when my DH tries to get involved though... He has admitted his lack of knowledge in this area and has stepped back. We have had many conversations about the schedule and care for this puppy, which really isn't that different from the schedule we have for Kimber. Hopefully he will adhere to it!! He really is getting better... :fl

So, that means I will be able to post pics of the new boy on Tuesday!
 

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Oh, one other big hurdle has to be crossed.... His NAME!

Obviously, we have chosen firearms for the names of our other LGDs since they are our protection... Smith and Wesson, and now Kimber. DH wants to name the new boy Barrett as it is the state firearm for TN. I like Vulcan still.... Great gun and it has other connotations that I just love!! Trekkie? Who me? :hide:hu I have a feeling that with the 3 kids' votes factored in I will lose... :idunno I just don't understand the prejudice! lol
 

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Ah! Already ganging up on me! And inviting others to the party! :lol:
 

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Um, how old are the kids?? You may not want to let them have a say, you'll be stuck with the name for a long time ;)
 

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Good point @Bruce, that is why we narrow down the choices until we wouldn't mind either, then let them vote. DD is 18 and moved out, she may or may not get a vote. DS1 is soon to be 16 and DS2 is 9.

@babsbag, We were seriously considering both of those names. We put them off for the next males we get. We were also thinking Winchester could be male of female. Most likely it would be shortened to Win, Winnie, or Chester depending on sex. We had planned to name the next one Colt and told our friends years ago. Then one of our friends named their adopted stray Colt so... We get together too often to want confusion. The reason I pushed Ruger off is, while working at the vet clinic, I have seen A LOT of Ruger dogs. That is really the only reason...:hu
 
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