Maple's pups are finally assigned.

Today was a very long and important day. Karen, owner of Animal Manners, Inc. came for the second temperament testing of Maple and Rumple's litter after which we sat down to discuss the applications and assign pups. This is always a difficult session because there are always more than one person that wants the same pup - it has never failed. :+)

With many breeders, the client meets the puppies, picks the one they want and off you go. Not so, here. Karen and I hash out what each individual pup needs and which applicant best suits that pup. Some need a quiet environment, while others are better for active families and children. No placement is absolutely perfect because it takes two to make it all work out - the pup AND the owners. Puppies take patience and dedication - sort of like a marriage! Some days will be better than others and sometimes you may wonder why you wanted the work of a pup.

I can tell you that the process to place a particular puppy with you was not easily made. We took much into consideration - the two tests, the pup's maturation, the pups' interaction individually and as a group and the application to name a few.

Here are the results:

Coda Family - Pink Girl
Fairchilds - Black Boy
Deveau - Blue Boy
Tesoro - Orange Girl
Meryl - Stripe Boy
Haigis - Red Boy
Savoy - Green Boy
Teal Girl - Retained by Annabelle Doodles for guardianship

Everyone did get either their first or second choice which was pretty remarkable given the number of 'common' favorites. Of course, if any of you are not 100 % satisfied with your assignment, I am happy to return your deposit, no questions asked.

Joyce