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Post by musher on Jul 21, 2015 3:59:14 GMT -6
As I often seem to be doing, I'm shopping for a pup.
My 8.5 year old male chessie has serious hip problems. He won't be hunting any more. I want a BIG male puppy as replacement.
I have a couple of litters lined up. In both, the males are what I want. 26 at the shoulder and 80 to 100 pounds.In both the females are small. 21 -22 inches at the shoulder and 50-60 pounds.
Both females are having their first litter. One litter is already born. All the female pups are larger than the males at 6 weeks.
Both liters have all the criteria I want regarding health and hunting.
But what I really want to know is ... what are the odds of having a large dog? I really don't want to end up with a 65-70 pound male with 22 inches at the shoulder.
Thanks.
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Post by trappnman on Jul 21, 2015 5:50:39 GMT -6
IMO- its real hard to tell just from the parents- but the grandparents give you a pretty good indication, and even further back if possible.
I'm not real familiar with the breed, but the official info is this:
Height: Males 23 - 26 inches (58 - 66 cm) Females 21 - 24 inches (53 - 61 cm) Weight: Males 65 - 80 pounds (29 - 36 kg) Females 55 - 70 pounds (25 - 32 kg)
so it would seem both litters, have parents in the "normal" size range- the males a little bigger than average, the females a little below-
So- chances are pretty good with either litter- I'd go with either the temprement factor of the parents, or if size is THE important factor, check the 2,3rd generation insofar as size.
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Post by musher on Jul 21, 2015 15:41:58 GMT -6
Thanks, Steve.
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Post by musher on Jul 21, 2015 16:28:02 GMT -6
picking the pup: Do you go for the biggest at 9 weeks or for character?
I've seen the biggest not be the biggest in adults but timid seems to stay timid ....
you thoughts?
Thanks.
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Post by irnhdmike on Jul 23, 2015 6:00:52 GMT -6
Picjk a well balanced pup. Why do you need the biggest one?
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Post by musher on Jul 23, 2015 9:33:39 GMT -6
Picjk a well balanced pup. Why do you need the biggest one? Just because that's what I like. A bigger dog can also keep the huskies in line better, without having to prove it. Your balanced dog concept is an excellent one. I will keep that in mind.
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Post by redsnow on Aug 3, 2015 15:13:49 GMT -6
It's been a while since I've picked out a puppy. I like to watch them, check the way it carries it's head and tail, take them for a walk, snap my fingers now and then, see who's the most alert. Walk away from them and go down on one knee, and call for them, see who's first to come stumbling in. I mean when they are tiny, really young. You'll notice a difference in their personality.
I've never had a dog that was aggressive towards other dogs or people, yet if you'd get on their turf, they'd back you up. The dog I have now is all quiet and friendly, but if she don't know you, she'll let the world know what's going on. Nice deep voice, that even I can hear. She's a very good watch dog. And very protective of anyone she knows too. Kid friendly too. All of that makes for a good pup.
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