{"id":30330,"date":"2025-03-07T13:00:15","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T12:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canecorsobarcelona.com\/how-to-pick-the-best-puppy-from-the-litter\/"},"modified":"2025-03-07T13:00:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T12:00:16","slug":"how-to-pick-the-best-puppy-from-the-litter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canecorsobarcelona.com\/en\/how-to-pick-the-best-puppy-from-the-litter\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pick the Best Puppy from the Litter"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How to Pick the Best Puppy from the Litter?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

\nToday, I\u2019m going to walk you through how to choose the best puppy from a litter. There are a bunch of details you need to keep in mind to make sure you\u2019re picking a top-quality pup. Let\u2019s go over everything you should look at and consider to make the smartest choice.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Key Traits to Look For in a Puppy<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

\nWhen you\u2019re picking out a puppy, there are a few things you\u2019ve got to check. For example, we\u2019ve got a female who\u2019s almost 40 days old and a male who\u2019s 30 days old. They\u2019re not from the same litter, but both are black, and we\u2019ve picked them to show you how to assess their quality.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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The Puppy\u2019s Temperament<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

\nTemperament is a huge deal. To figure out a puppy\u2019s personality, there are some easy tests you can do, like the Camel test, which works great. Plus, if the breeder or seller has spent time with the puppies, they\u2019ll already know each one\u2019s vibe. They can tell you who\u2019s the boss of the group, who growls over food, who\u2019s a bit shy\u2014all that stuff. It matters because temperament plays a big role in how the dog grows up and behaves.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Phenotype: Face and Mouth<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

\nThe first thing to check out is the puppy\u2019s phenotype\u2014basically, how they look. The face is a biggie. You want a muzzle that\u2019s nice and full\u2014it\u2019s a sign of better quality. Then there\u2019s the eyes\u2014they should look as normal as possible, not droopy like a Neapolitan Mastiff\u2019s, since that can lead to issues later, like with the Harderian glands. The eyes should be small, with no red showing.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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As for the mouth, with Cane Corsos, it\u2019s normal for puppies to have a prognathic bite\u2014where the lower jaw juts out a bit. Some folks might worry about that, but with this breed, the bite usually shifts as they grow. So don\u2019t panic if the mouth looks a little \u201cdownward\u201d at first.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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The Puppy\u2019s Stance<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

\nAnother thing to watch is how the puppy stands. Check out how they plant their feet. You want good, solid stance\u2014paws shouldn\u2019t be splayed out or twisted. The back legs need decent angulation too. The puppy shouldn\u2019t be super long in the body, since the Cane Corso is built compact\u2014almost square, but with a slight rectangular stretch. If the structure\u2019s too stretched out, it\u2019s not the best fit.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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The Tail and Its Placement<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

\nThe tail\u2019s worth a look too. It should start right where the back ends\u2014that\u2019s called the tail set. It\u2019s a structural thing, and it\u2019s key because it ties into how well the puppy matches the breed standard.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Is the Biggest Always the Best?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

\nWhen it\u2019s time to choose, a lot of people go for the biggest puppy in the litter. But here\u2019s the deal: size doesn\u2019t always mean quality. With some breeds, like Chihuahuas, a bigger dog might actually be off-standard. Every breed has its own size range, and the ideal puppy should fit that\u2014not just be the biggest.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
What really counts is how well the puppy lines up with the breed standard, not just how big they are. Quality comes from a lot more than size alone.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Socialization and Mental Stimulation<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

\nOne of the biggest things\u2014especially with a big breed like the Cane Corso\u2014is socialization. This dog needs it to avoid turning fearful or aggressive. If a puppy doesn\u2019t get proper socialization early on, you might see behavior problems pop up later.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Mental stimulation is just as crucial to help them grow up balanced. A well-socialized Cane Corso adapts easily to their surroundings and family, without fears or baggage.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Wrapping It Up<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

\nSo, to sum it up, when you\u2019re picking a puppy, focus on their phenotype, temperament, structure, and socialization. Size isn\u2019t the ultimate sign of quality\u2014what matters is a pup that\u2019s steady in behavior and solid in build. On top of that, socialization and mental work are musts to raise a healthy, well-adjusted dog.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Get in Touch with Cane Corso X-MAN<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

\nIf you\u2019re thinking about adding a high-quality Cane Corso to your family, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out. We\u2019re based in Barcelona and would love to answer your questions and guide you through this exciting journey.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":29746,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[115],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30330","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cane-corso-breed"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.canecorsobarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30330","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.canecorsobarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.canecorsobarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.canecorsobarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.canecorsobarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30330"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.canecorsobarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30330\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30332,"href":"https:\/\/www.canecorsobarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30330\/revisions\/30332"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.canecorsobarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29746"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.canecorsobarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30330"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.canecorsobarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30330"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.canecorsobarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30330"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}