We have just put down a deposit for a puppy to pick up early next month. We have not yet committed to a choice between two females.
One exhibits a more independent personality and its coat color is a consistent caramel, with minor white around the chest area - exactly what we desire. The other is more withdrawn, but loyal - it has a lighter coat with white spots around the nose and the paws which I am personally not too fond of. The choice between the two purely based on personality is difficult enough.
However, my biggest cause for concern is is that the more energetic one with the preferred coat has droopy eyes. More than the possible health issues down the road, we are very adamant that we own a puppy with a clear, bold stare. Something about the droopy eyes gives the appearance of lathargy (although I am full aware this is not the case). The gaze is a real clincher in this case - and so I have added a link to the puppy in question.
http://s-on.tumblr.com/Although I do not have any photos of the other puppy, I did not notice any visible white areas of its eyes between the iris and the upper/lower eye lids - and compared to the others pups, the one in question has a more noticeable area of white between the iris and lower eye lid. She also seems to have more weight around the brow which tilts the lateral angle of the eyes, pushing it slightly downwards.
Is this an exaggeration on my part - or possibly something that will correct itself over time, or are these traits at an early age consistent throughout its adult life?