The Volhard testing gives us a snapshot of each puppy’s personality, identifying the areas they show strength in, and what areas they can improve upon. This snapshot is five minutes or less of each puppy. We find value in the aptitude testing as it gives us a non-bias way to differentiate each puppy in a quantitative manner, but also find that a puppy can change when tested again at an older age. This is why we give our assessment of how the puppy acts within the litter. You will see us comment whether a puppy has lower or higher energy. This is comparison with their siblings, NOT with dogs in general. When we say higher energy we do not mean energy level like a border collie. Just an energy level that requires a little extra playtime or would excel in an active home. When we say lower energy level it is not compared to a basset hound. They will still need daily exercise, but they would be fine for a family that is a little less active and enjoys spending time together around the house.
Between the aptitude testing and our personal observation, we can make recommendations for the ideal home for each puppy. Please make this your highest priority when choosing your new puppy. Gender and color can be important, but making sure your puppy’s personality is a good fit for your family is the most important factor.
What the Volhard test scores means for the puppies-
Mostly 3’s (Good for active family, hunting homes, agility, dock dogs, etc)
Can be a high-energy dog and may need lots of exercise
Good with people and other animals
Can be a bit of a handful to live with
Needs training, does very well at it and learns quickly
Great dog for second time owner.
Mostly 4’s (good candidate for pet therapy, service work, almost any activity as they are highly adaptable and love to please their families)
The kind of dog that makes the perfect pet
Best choice for the first time owner.
Rarely will buck for a promotion in the family
Easy to train, and rather quiet.
Good with elderly people, children, although may need protection from the children
Mostly 5’s (Need to make sure they have confidence building skills as they grow so they do not become fearful. This includes playdates with confident dogs, agility activities and good basic obedience)
Fearful, shy and needs special handling
Will run away at the slightest stress in its life
Strange people, strange places, different floor or ground surfaces may upset it
Mostly 6’s (independent, will need to ensure that they are in a home with good basic obedience)
Fine handling situations on their own and may not look to owner for guidance. Not the best for a first time dog owner.
(We have never had puppies that were mostly 1’s (aggressive) mostly 2’s (overly dominant) so I have not included those descriptions)
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