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Sabine

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I know it's a bit early to decide at 3 weeks but I have selected 2 babies of my two recent litters to keep.
I am planning to keep one of the smoke boys from Pearl's litter and one of the REW girls from Ember's litter. There is not a huge difference between them and I partially made my choice dependent on size (the smaller boy and the larger girl:))
I find it hard to tell them apart in pictures and depending on the pose sometimes one appears better than the other but that can change again:(
Pearl's kits:
Buck 1
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Buck 2
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Ember's kits
Doe 1
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Doe 2
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Allowing for the difference in pose and the fact that they are only 3 weeks old in the pictures which one from each pair has more merit? Any opinions would be appreciated?
 
I know NOTHING about the breed, etc - but for some reason - I like buck #2's head better than the other one.

They all look cute - I hope you get answers from people who know more.
 
Thanks, Peg.
I wish they were in a more similar pose to compare. I found it impossible to keep them still for any length of time so this is the best I got
 
If you repost in two weeks, when they're all 5 weeks old, I'll more than glad to help.

I even looked at my 3 week olds today, and just couldn't decide. At this point, look for a strong held. Bold eye. Short, thick ears.
Topline/HQ wise... It's almost impossible to tell so young. The only thing you can pick out is animals that'll be far too long.

Please do repose and post them again later. I really wanna see. XD
 
for right now i'd say buck and doe 1, buck 2's hindquarters has little if no roundness and is a bit long, doe 1 and 2 are very simalar but doe 2 is a bit longer than doe 1, post pictures in like two more weeks and it will be easier to tell, just a note im not very experienced with nethis only raised them for a year:biggrin:
 
I have earmarked (not literally:biggrin:) buck 1 and doe 1 to keep. I know in the picture it looks like doe two is way longer in the body. In reality she appears shorter now at 5 weeks. I must post some better posed pictures soon for comparison
 

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