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Joule & Danny's 2005 Litter "Lad"
Each day our puppies are individually played with, handled, socialized,
crate trained and potty trained. Stimulating their mind at a young age
helps ensure our puppies grow up to be very well rounded adults.
Starting at 6 weeks old we spend time each day documenting each pup's
development.
Lad is just like his Daddy - super friendly
and outgoing. Lad is cuddly, always wanting to be in the center of
things. Easy going temperament, not shy nor fearful nor reactive. Would
make a very nice therapy dog. He would also be a candidate for a
versatile sport home that wants titles. He has the focus for obedience,
the ball drive for flyball, the confidence and love for running for
agility. He is high drive, but not hyper-active. Always one of the
first ones up and running when I call and he plays a lot. He enjoys playing
with toys and tug is his favorite game. Lad is attentive, watchful and a
thoughtful dog. Lad should grow to be as large as his father, near 20"
and 45#. He is an excellent choice for a competitive sport home.
Our pups are Temperament tested at 6 weeks as recommended by the
authorities by a professional dog trainer. Using the results ensures you
pick a pup with the right temperament for you.
Volhard Temperament Test Scores,
see link for details:
| Test |
Score with explanation |
| #1 Social Attraction:
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3. Came readily, tail up. |
| #2 Following:
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3. Followed readily, tail up. |
| #3 Restraint:
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2. Struggled fiercely, flailed. |
| #4 Social Dominance: |
6 Went away & stayed away- stressed- wanted to explore |
| #5 Elevation Dominance: |
3. No struggle, relaxed. |
| #6 Retrieving: |
3. Chases object and returns with
object to tester/ 5. Starts to chase object, loses interest. |
| #7 Touch Sensitivity:
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1. Very high pain tolerance |
| #8 Sound Sensitivity: |
5. Cringes, backs off, hides |
| #9 Sight Sensitivity: |
3. Looks curiously, attempts to investigate- then
plays tug |
| #10 Stability:
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2. Walks forward, tail up, mouths |
Baby Lad
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