[rottnluv]

My understanding of the Pat Hastings method - Puppy Puzzle - is that structure evals should be done at 8 weeks +/- 3 days, but that it was vital to stay within that window.

Myself, I couldn't pick a pup based on evals. done at 7 weeks of age. That may be mentoring, I don't know, but I've looked at litters at 7 weeks and didn't particular like what I saw.....but they looked better earlier and looked better again later.

I'd hang onto them as long as you need to until you are 100% confident in your choice. I wouldn't let puppy people sway or choice or make you choose hastily. You did this breeding for you, as you said. Take your time and choose the right puppy for you.

Good luck!