Puppies that are found to be highly responsive are excellent choices for the show ring and the busy family life.  They usually love children and tons of activity and train easily.  They adapt to new situations easily and are not nervous in new situations.  These are the "show off's" with the "look at me" personalities.  These make great purse puppies or lap buddies.  If you plan to spend tons of time with your new fur kid, take them to work, have them in your bed and always with you-take a good look at a puppy classified as responsive!  If you all work away from the home and the kids are always gone and going other places this may be a poor choice for your new puppy as they are going to want and need a lot of your attention and to deprive them of that could only make your new puppy a sad one.

These puppies require a slightly slower way of going.  They aren't comfortable in huge crowds right off and will need positive reinforcement from it's new family that everything is ok.  Usually these puppies rapidly come out and "blossom" as long as they are handled correctly by there new family.  Don't baby these puppies and talk baby talk, be reassuring to them, pat them firmly and let them know everything is ok.  "Oh baby are you so scared, mommy is here" and holding them tightly will make them think that there is something to worry about so stop it!  Let them know that everything is ok and soon your shy puppy will be outgoing and happy to know that there is nothing to be afraid of!  Often these puppies do better with older children or no children in the home.  These are often an elderly or retired single or couples dream dog. 

Puppies that we classify as Independent are perfect for the dog that will be spending a good bit of time home alone.  They do not have that extremely high need for constant attention and are happy to play with there toys and entertain themselves.  This doesn't mean they aren't going to be happy to see you when you come home, it means they will be less demanding of you.   Lots of single people who work away from the home, well this is the perfect type of dog for you.  Families where the kids are gone and school all day and both parents work this may be the perfect type of personality for you as well.  If you chose a puppy that is extremely demanding of your time and you don't have it to give, you are going to end up with a destructive unhappy puppy.  That is not only sad but it should never happen if you have done your home work and your breeder has done proper temperament testing.  These type of puppies do extremely well when they have an outdoor kennel so when the family is away they can be outside and entertain themselves by watching the birds and other animals and enjoy the indoor family time when you get back from your long day at work.  In many ways this is the perfect family pet for busy working families!  Don't over look the independent puppy if your a busy house hold--an overly needy puppy could be a disaster for both the new puppy and your family.  If you are seeking a purse puppy or a constant lap baby, chose a puppy that suits peoples needs and pass on the independent puppy.