Pup that whines and cries alot.

BAYOU · Post by **BAYOU** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 5:21 pm

Folks this is the situation, I have 3 pups (yah maybe too much for a newbie but you know how it is) 1 that is a 12 week old male and 2 litter mates that are 10 weeks old--male and a female. The male out of the 10 week old littermates seems to whine and cry too much. Don't get me wrong, he doesn't whine and cry all day long but he does alot. He plays with the other 2 pups as much as they do. I have had him for 2 weeks now and just want your opinions if I am reading to much into this and if he will grow out of it. Thanks

DarrinG · Post by **DarrinG** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 5:34 pm

I dont think you have anything to worry about, other than I think your 10 week old male is a democrat.

Bopeye · Post by **Bopeye** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 5:37 pm

DarrinG wrote:I dont think you have anything to worry about, other than I think your 10 week old male is a democrat.

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magic_rabbit_hunter · Post by **magic_rabbit_hunter** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 8:46 pm

samlyn0001 · Post by **samlyn0001** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 9:00 am

As long as your up to date on shots and wormings, and the pup is otherwise healthy, eating, drinking, and pooping, I dont think I would get too concerned. Make sure he gets plenty of socialization. Some pups would prefer humans than other dogs. Good luck.

merv · Post by **merv** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 2:22 pm

I dont think you have anything to worry about unless you find out the pup is a republican. If you do he probably wont have an honest mouth, he'll run crazy, he'll eat his own feces and he will cost you tons of money and
you'll probably lose your job-Oh im sorry i got side tracked! Good luck with your pup.

Bopeye · Post by **Bopeye** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 2:39 pm

This pup can't be a republican. It's eyes have been open to the reality of the world for weeks.

Briarhoppers · Post by **Briarhoppers** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 3:13 pm

very funny! - - I think your pup will be fine. Just give him a little time.
-Pete

Robert Huffman · Post by **Robert Huffman** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 8:08 pm

Your pup may have problems. The ones I have seen like that in certain families seem to grow up to be fussy and not reliable. By this I mean if you watch him as he grows you will see he has troubles. He might be real jealous or may not take pack pressure at all. He won't be friendly as the others and will not make a top dog because he has mental troubles. That is only if he doesn'y have a physical problem which could also cause him to cry. Might have stomach trouble. My guess would be mental problem and he will be fussy in one way or another all his life. I could be wrong and hope I am. I have not seen all the families out there and it may just be temparary. Is he inbred or linebred??

BAYOU · Post by **BAYOU** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 8:31 pm

He is line bred but he is only 10 weeks old though. Of course I have hope that he will be ok but if he doesn't grow out of it in 4 or 5 months then I will have to get rid of him. I definetly don't want a crying dog that stays at my feet. But I have faith that he will come around, pups are babies and I believe its a stage. He is very aggressive and plays alot so I think he will be ok.

keith2210 · Post by **keith2210** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 9:09 pm

how long has the dog been away from its litter mates?and is it by itself? when i got my female i took just her and she was by herself for about 2 weeks and she whined for about the first week but gradually decreasing each day.......maybe this is the problem....keith

Robert Huffman · Post by **Robert Huffman** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 1:56 am

Yes he will soon grow out of the crying and whining. That is not your problem. The problem will be later in life when he is suppose to be a good hunting dog. You mark my words, this fella is not stable in the head unless he has some physical problem. To find out if its genetic or not make sure you don't treat him too much differant than the others. Easy to spoil or ruin one by coddling him too much. That crying is a symptom that he is not happy with world and is complaining about what most pups see as normal. You will soon see that he isn't quit as cooperative as the others and is just a little bent out of shape about certain things. remember that pups will cry when they are sick or have stomach trouble. Of course if he has recently moved to a new home, that might be all it is. It would really help save you a lot of trouble and expense if you could find out if he did this when he was still with mama in the place where he was raised. Getting an honest answer may be hard to do depending on the people that raised him etc. I generally don't come right out and ask such a question but beat around the bush a little and trick them into telling you so to speak if you get my drift. Some folks would be reluctant to make such a statement about a dog they bred or raised if you know what I mean. He may end up just fine but I would watch him and see how his puppy traits relate to his adult traits. I am betting he is going to be trouble but hope I am wrong. I have had a few in my family do this over the years and not one of them ever turned out to be worth a darn. Of course this family may not be like mine and it may be something else entirely differant. If only they could talk!!!! Good Luck!!

samlyn0001 · Post by **samlyn0001** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 11:36 am

Hopefully this doesnt offend you Robert, lets chalk it up to pre - pms , pms, or post pms.

I dont agree that a pup who is whining will make for a bad hunting dog. Just doesnt make a bit of sense to me. Your saying a pup who crys is unstable. Where on earth did you come up with that idea? I have had pups raised in the house and ones raised outside. The ones raised outside I found were more quiet when it came to making long trips 21 hours, the ones I raised inside craved the human attention more so and whined driving two hours. I had five pups raised in the house, four out of five went to hunting. All four are awesome rabbit hounds and the folks that have them will tell you that. I think that giving someone with a new pup some encouraging words are more important than freaking them out on the internet. It is correct to assume a pup at ten weeks old IS just a baby. Time will tell, One issue at a time. I am not saying my opinion is right, but that is just what it is. Good day to you Sir.

BAYOU · Post by **BAYOU** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 3:02 pm

Maybe just because the pup is mine I have biased opinion but I have been around dogs for many years and I think he will be ok. That it to say that I don't ask questions if I can't handle the truth or different opinions. We will find out in a few months, Probably will turn out to be the best one of the bunch. His name was easy to pick because of his early nature, Rockin Elvis. All opinions are welcomed, good or bad sounding.

Robert Huffman · Post by **Robert Huffman** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 4:12 pm

I should be more clear. I am talking about a pup that has cried all its life for no reason. That would be from the time it was whelped to the present time after it is weaned. I don't buy pups but raise my own. I think if you read closely you will see that I said it could be other things causing his crying. I also said it would be nice if you can find out if he was this way all his life from the time he was whelped. That is entirely differant than a pup just crying because its lonesome or spoiled etc. I will positively tell you that if you have a pup that cries when it is only 1,2 or 3 weeks old, you have a problem dog. I raise only the best and get rid of the rest so my standards may be differant than someone elses. I also stated that I have only seen certain families but can tell you for sure that in my dogs, if one cries from whelping to weaning it will not make a good dog according to my standards. I also said that it would be good to watch and see how it turns out and if he makes a top dog, then the crying has no correlation to the end product. On the other hand, if he turns out to be a problem, it would be a good thing to file away for future evaluation in that family of dogs. If he is crying because he is lonely for attention or doesn't like confinement, he may be a babbler when he grows up. Time will tell. Last but not least, I am not trying to discourage anyone from having a Beagle. To think that is ridiculous.