tinaturtle Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 we are buying a puppy and the owners are not sure if they have 3 females or 2 females the pups are 5 weeks old can anyone help as some pups have what looks like a willy in the middle and others close to the back legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 This is what a female would look like - the breeders should be able to inform you though, if they can't sex them I would be cautious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinaturtle Posted July 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 the pups are only 5 weeks and three have some thing between the back legs and two with some thing in the middle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Just found this link, it may help you xx http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2108&aid=924 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinaturtle Posted July 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 thanks a million will be back with pics of new puppy for all to see thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberianandy Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 with its in the middle probs a boy and with its a girl in would be very near the back legs having looked on you tube you should be able to sex a pup as soon as it is born. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bec Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 The breeder can't tell the sex at five weeks?? You can tell the sex as soon as pups are born.sorry, but that would be a major red flag for me. I wouldn't be touching these "breeders" with a ten foot pole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 I have to agree with smeagle. If the breeder can't tell a female from a male, they most likely know nothing of the genetics involved with breeding and probably don't care. You may end up with a dog that is great, but you could very likely end up with a dog that has problems. I know it's difficult, especially if you have your heart set and if you've seen them. Whatever you decide, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 I have to agree totally with Smeagle and Mazz. This breeder sounds like what we call a back yard breeder in the States. Doesn't sound like a very smart one either. There are red flags all over this "breeder". Run, do not walk to the nearest exit. A true, on the level breeder will either show or work their dogs (maybe both), and have a working knowledge of being able to tell a male from a female. They will also had genetic testing as well as health tests done on the parent dogs prior to breeding to insure the over all health and quality of the breed in general and their pups in particular. Any breeder who does not do these minimal things should be avoided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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