Pick dog notes

What are the considerations for picking a dog? The dog’s eyes should be bright, flexible and sharp, the nosepiece should be moist, and the eyes, ears and nose are clean and free of secretions. Eye mucosa, oral mucosa and tongue color red but no blood, fur without abnormalities, touch its whole body, the rib cage should be palpable but should not be obvious to see. The abdomen should not be excessively inflated, the area around the anus and the tail is clean, and the action is normal. When first contacting a puppy, it automatically and confidently comes towards you with its bright eyes and wagging tail, you can trust that it is a normal and healthy puppy. On the contrary, if approaching it, it hums its nose, sneaking in the shadows, it is a lonely puppy character. If you pet it gently with your hand, it jumps or barks loudly, it is an “inbred” nervous puppy. It may also have this characteristic when it grows up. A healthy puppy is lively, spirited, and has a normal appetite and excretion. Careful examination also shows the following characteristics: ① Bright, flexible eyes, use sound on the left and right side of the head to determine if the puppy’s hearing is normal. ②Moist nasal mirror, eyes, ears and nose are clean without secretions, and there is no odor in the ears. ③The color of the eye mucosa, oral mucosa and tongue is red but without blood. ④The fur of the whole body of the puppy including the limbs and tail should not have bald hair, dander, ectoparasites (worms) or scratching phenomenon. ⑤ Let the puppy stand and feel its whole body, the ribs should be palpable but should not be obvious; the abdomen should not be excessively inflated or dropsy; there should be no lumps in the center of the lower abdomen and groin (to avoid a “hernia”). (6) Gently lift the tail of the puppy, and the area around the anus and the tail are clean. (7) By teasing the dog, running and jumping, the puppy’s action is normal and flexible, without lameness.