Cetus

1. How does this pup come into the world?

This puppy arrived on the scene in a bit of a rush since he had some fluid that needed to be expelled. He was strong and vibrant and did not allow the fluid build up to stop him from moving and getting where he needed to go. He receives a score of 5 for this section.

2. Noises this pup makes during the first 8 hours of life.

This puppy grunts in his sleep and when moving from one place to another. He is grunts when he is cold and grunts when he needs to potty. No high pitched screaming or crying out has been heard. This puppy receives a score of 6 for this section. 

3. What is the energy level of this pup?

This puppy has some energy, but at the same time, does not use it when in distress. He tends to stop and grunt about his plight instead of deciding to figure life out for himself. This puppy receives a score of 6 for this section.

4. What is the reaction of this pup to the first medical examination?

This puppy grunted throughout the examination. He did not struggle or flail, but did lift his legs once or twice. He turned his head away from the handler when checking his mouth. This puppy receives a score of 6 for this section.

5. What is the reaction of this pup when turned over on its back?

This puppy grunted throughout the turn. He softly pumped his legs, but then lay still, all the while grunting. This puppy receives a score of 8 for this section.

6. What is the reaction of this pup when placed back with its mother?

This puppy began to cry out, but did not move his body, only his head slightly. He cried out for two minutes until he was placed back with his pack. This puppy receives a score of 4 for this section.

7. What is the reaction of this pup when touched by a human?

This puppy grunted louder and moved gently forward, not with gusto or urgency, but with determination. This puppy receives a score of 6 for this section.

This puppy receives an overall score of 5.9 for this test.

1.  Drop an object into the den away from the pups.

This puppy sat up as if listening, but did not move or make a sound in any way. This puppy receives a score of 9 for this section.

1. Using your whole hand, roughly pet the pup from muzzle to tail.

This puppy moved forward away from the pet. He was quiet. This puppy receives a score of 6 for this section.

1. Pick up the pup from its den using your whole hand to simulate mother dog's mouth.

This puppy was still, but stiff, and began grunting. This puppy receives a score of 5 for this section.

1. Turn the pup over on its back securely supported.

This puppy was quite upset and began screaming out and struggling to turn himself around. This puppy receives a score of 2 for this section.

5. Place the pup in a high-sided wicker basket by itself. How does this pup act when separated from littermates?

This puppy stayed where he was placed. He looked around with his head, but was mostly still and quiet. This puppy receives a score of 5 for this section.

1. Replace the pup back near its siblings, but not with them.  How does the pup react?

This puppy stayed where he was placed for twenty seconds before moving to sniff the handler's shoes and then waddled back to his siblings. He was quiet and calm. This puppy receives a score of 9 for this section.

This puppy receives an overall score of 6 for this section.

TT 1: 5.9

TT 2: 6

TT 3: 7.5

Conformation: 9

Dark gold wolf gray, no white spotting except for a patch on the chest. Smaller pup. Feet first, sack on, pooped in sack, male, may have breathed in fluid, needed to move fluid out upon birth