Miss Cindy Sue

11:57 am (female)

How does this pup come into the world?

This puppy came out headfirst and in the sack. She went right for milk as if she had been drinking it in the womb. This puppy receives a score of 10+ for this section.

Health: 

Cindy is extremely healthy. She has not had any tremors, seizures, weakness in the legs or feet, limping, panosteitis symptoms, issues with her eyes or ears, excessive scratching or other allergy symptoms, soft stools, etc. She runs, jumps, lopes, lies down, etc without any difficulty. She has never showed signs of pain or any symptoms of illness at any time. She is extremely healthy and vibrant. Her coefficient of inbreeding is 21% with high immune diversity.

Faults: 

Cindy does not have any known faults in health. Cindy shows excessive energy and a tendency to jump. Cindy's tail is too long, her head is too small for her size, and her ears did not rise completely.

11/7/2018:
Sat with the puppies today and noticed a few things about each of them that I wanted to share here for you.

Cindy: Cindy is a smart pup with a mind of her own. She has a playfulness about her and is less serious in nature. She is, thus far, outgoing and loves to interact with people in a fun-loving way. Cindy is less of an observer and more interested in her own needs and wants. Cindy is on the calm side of life and generally goes with the flow. She does not require much to be happy. She is a very large silver wolf gray female with a plush coat which has a thick undercoat that appears to have a slight curl to it. Her ears have a 50/50 change of rising. She has large paws and a beautiful thick build to her body.

Loud object: This puppy went to the side of the whelping area and remained stiff and quiet. When touched, she flinched. This puppy receives a score of 6 for this category.
Rough pet: This puppy remained quiet and still. She showed some stiffness, but did not move forward or backward. This puppy receives a score of 8 for this category. 

Lift: This puppy was loose and quiet during the lift. This puppy receives a score of 10 for this category. 

Turn over: This puppy was loose and quiet throughout the turn. She kept her mouth open for the entire turn and yawned several times. She made a small grunt and a little feeble twist, but immediately became loose again at the point she felt the tension. This puppy receives a score of 10 for this category. 

Basket: This puppy was quiet and moved slowly on the bottom of the basket. This puppy receives a score of 9 for this category. 

Return: This puppy stayed in place for a moment, pausing as if thinking, and then went back to the pile without wandering. This puppy receives a score of 10+ for this category.

This puppy receives an overall score of 9 for this test.

Temp Test #1: 10.57

Temp Test #2: 9

Temperament:

Cindy is a very smart dog with a devoted sweetness to her demeanor. She is perfectly balanced without being too submissive or too dominant. She does bend her will to other, but not over easily and is not a push-over. Cindy is indifferent or aloof to strangers and easily differentiates between those she knows and those she does not know, although she accepts all people. She is confident in herself and is not overly nervous about different places, people or other dogs. Cindy is bonded to her owners, but she has a slight tendency to want her own way. She is energetic and has a difficult time waiting patiently. She has a tendency to jump up and her mind is constantly flittering from one thing to another. Cindy is highly alert to her surroundings and takes in many things all at once. She notices a great deal happening at a good distance. She enjoys playing and is more on the goofy side of life. She loves to go for walks and run down the trail. Cindy is not sound sensitive and does not instinctively fear thunder or gun shots. She has a high pain threshold and she can take a lot of pressure before she communicates. Cindy is a highly intelligent dog and learns new tasks with ease. 

- silver wolf gray, large size, no white spotting at all, large head, medium coat, residual pink nose, went right to milk, longish head and body

Cindy is a large gold wolf gray dog with a black mask and bright yellow eyes. She stands twenty-six inches high at the shoulders at eight months old. Cindy will likely reach ninety pounds as an adult. Cindy has a lovely straight back with a long torso. Her legs, both front and back, come straight down without any tendency toward pigeon-toed, cow-hocked or bow-legged. She does not have a tendency to trip over obstacles, but has a very easy gait and glides along as she trots with an evenness that is beautiful to behold. Cindy's tail is too long and curves slightly at the bottom. She has a smaller head and large ears that will not completely rise. She shows dark pigmentation without a tendency toward white spotting. Cindy has proper teeth alignment and her muzzle is not too long or too short. She could have a broader overall frame, thicker legs and larger feet.