7wks!
Puppies all had perfect vet exams! We have opted to postpone vaccines until they are a little older since they are so teeny (likely administering DAP around 9wks of age). We expect these 3 will be ready to go home around 10wks of age (February 10th).
Girl:
Yellow is the sassy little girl of the bunch! She is a perfect combo of spunky and sweet. She has a big, bubbly personality and very expressive face. She is always the first (to escape, to explore, to try new things). She will thrive in a home where she gets lots of attention. Yellow is about as curly as they come, and completely non-shedding.
Boys:
Red is a happy go lucky guy. He is up for whatever you want to do... as long as he can tag along, he is content! He enjoys playing with his siblings (especially brother Blue) and then settle in your lap for a nap. Blue is the little sweetheart of the bunch! His favorite thing to do is cuddle (between little play sessions). He looks to humans for reassurance and will be very devoted to his family. Red and Blue are similar boys, both will both thrive in just about any household. Yellow is definitely curly, Red is definitely wavy, and Blue is somewhere in-between, which typically means he will have soft curls as an adult that are more easily brushed through than a tightly curly/coily coat.
Red: Currently 2lb 5oz, estimated 16-20lb (our best guess is 19lb)
Blue: Currently 2lb 1oz, estimated 14-18lb (our best guess is 15lb)
Yellow: Currently 2lb 4oz, estimated 14-18lb (our best guess is 16lb)
Girl:
Yellow is the sassy little girl of the bunch! She is a perfect combo of spunky and sweet. She has a big, bubbly personality and very expressive face. She is always the first (to escape, to explore, to try new things). She will thrive in a home where she gets lots of attention. Yellow is about as curly as they come, and completely non-shedding.
Boys:
Red is a happy go lucky guy. He is up for whatever you want to do... as long as he can tag along, he is content! He enjoys playing with his siblings (especially brother Blue) and then settle in your lap for a nap. Blue is the little sweetheart of the bunch! His favorite thing to do is cuddle (between little play sessions). He looks to humans for reassurance and will be very devoted to his family. Red and Blue are similar boys, both will both thrive in just about any household. Yellow is definitely curly, Red is definitely wavy, and Blue is somewhere in-between, which typically means he will have soft curls as an adult that are more easily brushed through than a tightly curly/coily coat.
Red: Currently 2lb 5oz, estimated 16-20lb (our best guess is 19lb)
Blue: Currently 2lb 1oz, estimated 14-18lb (our best guess is 15lb)
Yellow: Currently 2lb 4oz, estimated 14-18lb (our best guess is 16lb)
Temperament Testing:
Using [A] for active response,
[N] for neutral and
[P] for passive based on:
1. Observation. Watching how she plays with other puppies, does she jump right
into group activities [A], hanging in the midst of the activity [N], or submitting
when approached [P].
Mr. Red: N
Mr. Blue: N
Ms. Yellow: N
2. Play. When you first take a puppy aside to play with, is he hyper [A], easy going
[N] or does he just want to be petted [P].
Mr. Red: N
Mr. Blue: N
Ms. Yellow: N
3. Cradle. When cradling a puppy in your arms, does he relax [P], wiggle a bit and
then relax [N] or kick like crazy [A].
Mr. Red: N
Mr. Blue: P
Ms. Yellow: N
4. Call back. Using a treat or squeak toy and calling to the puppy while backing
away, does he race after you while jumping or nipping at your ankles [A], follow
happily [N] or hesitate and need coaxing [P].
Mr. Red: N
Mr. Blue: N
Ms. Yellow: N
5. Tuck and pat. When kneeling/sitting on the floor, settle the puppy between your
legs. Pet him in long gentle strokes as you praise him softly. Does he wriggle free
as he nips [A], wriggle and then relax [N] or simply melt in your embrace [P].
Mr. Red: P
Mr. Blue: P
Ms. Yellow: N
6. Bend over. Stand up, stretch and relax, Now go to your puppy and lean over to
pet him. Your doing this may seem overwhelming to the pup because you're so
large and he's so small. Does he jump up at your face [A], crouch and freeze [P]
or just relax and let it happen [N].
Mr. Red: N
Mr. Blue: N
Ms. Yellow: N
7. Nose kiss. Cradle your puppy's face in your hands and kiss him on the nose.
Does he bite you back [A], accept the smooch calmly or return the interaction
with a soft bite or kiss [N] or freeze [P].
Mr. Red: N
Mr. Blue: N
Ms. Yellow: N
8. Toe squeeze. In this exercise, you're testing your puppy's reaction and sensitivity
to discomfort. While petting the puppy, gently squeeze the skin between his toes.
Does he attack your hand. If so, he's definitely an A type personality with high
sensitivity. A neutral puppy may lick or mouth gently, whereas a passive puppy
will whimper and appear anxious.
Mr. Red: N
Mr. Blue: N
Ms. Yellow: N
9. Startle sound. Take a bunch of keys and when your prospective puppy least
expects it, rattle them above his head and gauge his reaction. Does he attack the
keys [A]. Does he give it a nonchalant glance [N]. A fear reaction is noted by
cowering or withdrawal [P].
Mr. Red: N
Mr. Blue: N
Ms. Yellow: A
10. Crash test. Stand and wait until your puppy is no longer interested in you.
Suddenly fall to the ground as if you've tripped and exclaim "Ouch" Does the
puppy race over and pounce [A], come to sniff or lick your face [N] or cower and
run in fear [P].
Mr. Red: N
Mr. Blue: N
Ms. Yellow: N
11. Uplift. Lift the puppy 4 inches off the floor by cradling his midsection. Hold him
there for at few seconds. Does he wriggle and bite furiously [A]? Does he relax
and look around [N]. Does he look nervous and constrict his body posture [P].
Mr. Red: N
Mr. Blue: N
Ms. Yellow: N
All A's: This dominant puppy is bright and interactive. Raising him will take
concentration, consistency and time. His favorite expression is "What's Next!"
All N's: Easy going and contained, this puppy will be pleasant and self-assured, though
perhaps not terribly motivated to follow your agenda when it conflicts with his own. His
favorite expression is "Is it absolutely necessary?"
All P's: This puppy has a weak self-esteem and needs your reassurance to feel safe.
Without proper lessons and socialization, he'll be shy. His favorite expression: "It's been
3 minutes, do you still love me?"
Mix of A and N's: This active puppy will want to be in the middle of everything but will
show slightly more impulse control when stimulated. His favorite expression is: "Let's do
it again"
Mix of N and P's: This self-assured puppy will be easygoing and gentle yet with a
stronger sense of self than a completely passive puppy. Because he's more composed,
he'll be an ideal puppy for a calm house with or without older children.
Favorite expression: "Another back scratching please!"
Using [A] for active response,
[N] for neutral and
[P] for passive based on:
1. Observation. Watching how she plays with other puppies, does she jump right
into group activities [A], hanging in the midst of the activity [N], or submitting
when approached [P].
Mr. Red: N
Mr. Blue: N
Ms. Yellow: N
2. Play. When you first take a puppy aside to play with, is he hyper [A], easy going
[N] or does he just want to be petted [P].
Mr. Red: N
Mr. Blue: N
Ms. Yellow: N
3. Cradle. When cradling a puppy in your arms, does he relax [P], wiggle a bit and
then relax [N] or kick like crazy [A].
Mr. Red: N
Mr. Blue: P
Ms. Yellow: N
4. Call back. Using a treat or squeak toy and calling to the puppy while backing
away, does he race after you while jumping or nipping at your ankles [A], follow
happily [N] or hesitate and need coaxing [P].
Mr. Red: N
Mr. Blue: N
Ms. Yellow: N
5. Tuck and pat. When kneeling/sitting on the floor, settle the puppy between your
legs. Pet him in long gentle strokes as you praise him softly. Does he wriggle free
as he nips [A], wriggle and then relax [N] or simply melt in your embrace [P].
Mr. Red: P
Mr. Blue: P
Ms. Yellow: N
6. Bend over. Stand up, stretch and relax, Now go to your puppy and lean over to
pet him. Your doing this may seem overwhelming to the pup because you're so
large and he's so small. Does he jump up at your face [A], crouch and freeze [P]
or just relax and let it happen [N].
Mr. Red: N
Mr. Blue: N
Ms. Yellow: N
7. Nose kiss. Cradle your puppy's face in your hands and kiss him on the nose.
Does he bite you back [A], accept the smooch calmly or return the interaction
with a soft bite or kiss [N] or freeze [P].
Mr. Red: N
Mr. Blue: N
Ms. Yellow: N
8. Toe squeeze. In this exercise, you're testing your puppy's reaction and sensitivity
to discomfort. While petting the puppy, gently squeeze the skin between his toes.
Does he attack your hand. If so, he's definitely an A type personality with high
sensitivity. A neutral puppy may lick or mouth gently, whereas a passive puppy
will whimper and appear anxious.
Mr. Red: N
Mr. Blue: N
Ms. Yellow: N
9. Startle sound. Take a bunch of keys and when your prospective puppy least
expects it, rattle them above his head and gauge his reaction. Does he attack the
keys [A]. Does he give it a nonchalant glance [N]. A fear reaction is noted by
cowering or withdrawal [P].
Mr. Red: N
Mr. Blue: N
Ms. Yellow: A
10. Crash test. Stand and wait until your puppy is no longer interested in you.
Suddenly fall to the ground as if you've tripped and exclaim "Ouch" Does the
puppy race over and pounce [A], come to sniff or lick your face [N] or cower and
run in fear [P].
Mr. Red: N
Mr. Blue: N
Ms. Yellow: N
11. Uplift. Lift the puppy 4 inches off the floor by cradling his midsection. Hold him
there for at few seconds. Does he wriggle and bite furiously [A]? Does he relax
and look around [N]. Does he look nervous and constrict his body posture [P].
Mr. Red: N
Mr. Blue: N
Ms. Yellow: N
All A's: This dominant puppy is bright and interactive. Raising him will take
concentration, consistency and time. His favorite expression is "What's Next!"
All N's: Easy going and contained, this puppy will be pleasant and self-assured, though
perhaps not terribly motivated to follow your agenda when it conflicts with his own. His
favorite expression is "Is it absolutely necessary?"
All P's: This puppy has a weak self-esteem and needs your reassurance to feel safe.
Without proper lessons and socialization, he'll be shy. His favorite expression: "It's been
3 minutes, do you still love me?"
Mix of A and N's: This active puppy will want to be in the middle of everything but will
show slightly more impulse control when stimulated. His favorite expression is: "Let's do
it again"
Mix of N and P's: This self-assured puppy will be easygoing and gentle yet with a
stronger sense of self than a completely passive puppy. Because he's more composed,
he'll be an ideal puppy for a calm house with or without older children.
Favorite expression: "Another back scratching please!"
