Murdoch

December 19, 2019 - Nemex II (round worm medication) 3cc

Lois has given us permission to sell all of the puppies in this litter through DireWolf Dogs of Vallecito, LLC's waiting list, therefore, all puppies are for sale through DireWolf Dogs of Vallecito, LLC at this time. That being said, three puppies show very high prices as you can see. These puppies are exceptional for our needs within the breed and we would like to keep them within the breed if they do not otherwise acquire a family with the means to purchase them at the stated price. However, we would consider co-owning Murdoch with the right family for half buy-in. This means that the co-owning party would share the cost of the puppy by half ($3500) to "buy in" to a co-ownership partnership contract where the breeder receives specific, exclusive, and full rights to breed him at the appropriate time. If you are interested in potentially considering a co-ownership with DireWolf Dogs of Vallecito, LLC, please let us know through email.

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 his head up slightly, indicating that he was awake, but did not move forward or backwards and did not make any noise. This puppy receives a score of 9 for this section.

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

This puppy was not completely relaxed, but was not fidgety and did not make a sound. This puppy receives a score of 6 for this section.

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

This puppy was quiet and still. He did not move his legs, but remained in the same position for the duration of the hold. This puppy receives a score of 8 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 was quiet, but did move around some as if investigating. This puppy did not seem upset or out of sorts, but did seem to move as if seeking to return to the puppy pile, which was not possible. This puppy receives a score of 9 for this section.

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

This puppy stayed to sniff the handler's foot and then returned to the pile of puppies without much delay. He was quiet and self-assured without an elevated heartbeat or stiffness. This puppy receives a score of 9 for this section.

This puppy receives an overall score of 8.3 for this test.

1. How does this pup come into the world?

This puppy came out feet first. He was immediately still and loose. He remained relatively calm; eating or sleeping most of the time. This puppy receives as score of 9 for this section.

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

This puppy was quiet and did not make any grunts or sounds apart from just a few here and there when he found himself away from the others. He does grunt softly when picked up or moved. This puppy receives a score of 8 for this section.

3. What is the energy level of this pup?

This puppy is mostly still when not touched. He when mom manipulates him, however, he does tend to resist a bit, squirming from being turned by her nose. This causes him to roll away from her where he must find himself back to the pile. Mom can become distressed when this happens and want to save him if he doesn't make it back quickly. 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 squirmed and did not want to be held. He grunted very softly and moved his head around when manipulated. 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 squirmed and grunted, moving his head from side to side and flailing his legs about. He sought to right himself, but when unsuccessful, he remained a bit rigid seemingly in continued deviance. This puppy receives a score of 6 for this section.

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

This puppy immediately began moving his head from side to side and softly grunting. Then, he turned to the left once and then straight back to the pack, but with slowness and uneven steps. He continued to grunt until he hit mom's paw, which resulting in his immediate silence and clear, decisive moments straight back to mom. This puppy receives a score of 6 for this section.

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

This puppy immediately moved its feet and began crawling forward. He was silent, however, during this procedure. This puppy receives a score of 6 for this section.

This puppy receives an overall score of 6.7 for this test. 

TT 1: 6.7

TT 2: 8.3

TT 3: 9

Silver wolf gray, white stripe on chest, large white down chest, large white left paw, black nose with small white stripe just above nose. Quiet, large, male, came out feet first thick sack