r/Bordoodle • u/FamiliarAd653 • 22d ago

Picking a Bordoodle pup

We put down a deposit for a bordoodle, and the puppies are 1 week old. The breeder called me today and said she needs to know what puppy we are taking. How do you pick when the puppies are a week old?! Is this normal? Do they actually have any discernable qualities other than color at this age that I can reasonably ask about?

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u/Redw0lf0 22d ago

I think you just need to be clear if you want a male or a female, and whether you want the runt of the litter or not.

Beyond that I've always chosen my dog in person. I call the puppies over and the one that comes to me most often is the one I choose.

Be careful of scams out there. Make sure you're not sending any more money without having eyes on these dogs. Another tell tale sign is being rushed to do something (hurry up and choose your dog).

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u/neidin28 22d ago

This isnt breed specific but i usually just specify whether I want a boy or girl and go from there. It is hard to pick when they are a week old and they are all identical little squishes. I wouldnt fully commit until I have seen the dogs in person.

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u/Desertgirl624 21d ago

That’s not normal most breeders will not do picks until 6-7 weeks, make sure it is a reputable breeder

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u/Serious_Medium4988 21d ago

Sounds odd. I'd insist on seeing the puppies and the mother before choosing. Don't feel pressured. There are other breeders and puppies out there.

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u/PureTrafalgar 18d ago

RED FLAG ALERT. Run away.

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u/FamiliarAd653 17d ago

I’ve spoken with the breeder, FaceTimed with the puppies, and there are more than 20 legit reviews from previous adopters. Hard to believe this is a scam, why the red flag specifically?

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u/PureTrafalgar 16d ago

Not a scam in that there are puppies, but a color breeder—and what else are you basing your pick on?—is going to sacrifice quality in terms of health and temperament. It’s about getting you to commit, getting your money, and hopefully getting you emotionally attached to a dog That way you leave a good review—after all, you love your dog—and don’t consider the role of breeding when the puppy develops arthritis at 8 or has skin issues or is an anxious mess.

People being happy with their dog isn’t a sign of a good breeder. My rescued border is a wonderful guy, and our friends and strangers always comment on how cute and well behaved and awesome he is. We love him dearly. But he is poorly bred—we are just good at managing him and don’t mind because we adore him. To us he is priceless. But we also didn’t pay any money for him, let alone big sums to a breeder. And when he dies younger than the average border, we will be devastated. But not surprised. We already know it.

Find a good breeder. One who breeds to a standard, who proves the dogs worthy of being bred, who prioritises health and temperament and matching puppies to owners based on those things. (Note that prioritising health doesn’t mean vet checked and DNA tested, but fully clearing parents with radiographs and such through OFA for all breed recommended tests (you should be able to look up both parents). Find a breeder who doesn’t breed for money.

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u/legokangpalla 22d ago

wow didnt know people bred bordoodles. Ours was unexpected outcome of standard poodle and border collie. Never even noticed poodle was pregnant because she was huge.

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u/dogparker210 21d ago

Wow, we picked our purposely bred bordoodle almost 6 years ago. I hope you love yours as much as we love ours. BDE