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Headfirst in sack. His birth weight is 1lb 4oz.

.Very quiet male, not a peep. Already standing up on back legs to propel himself forward. Knows exactly where to go and gets there with ease. This puppy did not make a sound on the way to the scale, but he did move around in a circle on the scale in an effort to crawl off. This pup has some excellent qualities. It will be hard to pry him out of my hands. Let's see how he progresses, but so far, I am very impressed with him. This puppy solved a problem of being in the wrong spot by feeling his way around and then quietly solving the problem and finding where to be. 

1. How does this puppy come into the world?

This puppy was quiet and calm. He lies still when mom licks him and does not make much fuss. This puppy receives a score of 9 for this section.

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

This puppy is quiet much of the time. This puppy receives a score of 10 for this section.

3. What is the energy level of this pup?

This puppy is fairly calm much of the time. He moves with ease from place to place without difficulty. This puppy receives a score of 9 for this section. 

4. What is the reaction of this pup to the first medical examination?
This puppy grunted some and moved his head from side to side, but did not move to get off the scale. This puppy receives a score of 8 for this section.

5. What is the reaction of this pup when turned over on its back?
This puppy struggled and grunted briefly and then sighed and lay still and quiet. A few seconds later he again briefly struggled and grunted, but then lay still again. This time he lay still until he was turned over again. 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 took a few seconds to react, but then grunted softly, moving his head from side to side and back and forth. He wobbled his body and moved very slowly in a forward direction. He then switched and turned away from his mom for a few steps, increasing his distress signaling until he was crying out softly. He eventually corrected himself and moved cautiously forward, continuing to grunt and cry out. Once he felt his sibling, he moved forward with more assurance. 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 in a direction away from the touch and closer toward his mother. He grunted softly about it as well. This puppy receives a score of 6 for this section.

This puppy receives an overall score of 8 for this test.

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

This puppy initially flinched, as all the puppies did, but recovered easily. He was not stiff and did not remain quiet and still after the initial sound. This puppy receives a score of 9 for this test.

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

This puppy moved back a bit when pet. He was not stiff and made no sounds. This puppy receives a score of 8 for this section.

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

This puppy was loose and quiet, but did arch his back somewhat and raise his head upwards as if stretching. It did not appear that he was stiffening his body due to discomfort, but instead stretching during the lift. This puppy receives as score of 9 for this section.

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

This puppy was loose, still, and quiet during the entire turn. In fact, this puppy seemed to close his eyes some and was completely relaxed. This puppy receives a score of 10+ 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 and calm. He lie still for 5 seconds and then moved his head slowly from side to side, sniffing at the edges. This puppy was silent throughout. This puppy receives a score of 10 for this section.

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

This puppy immediately began searching with a few very soft whimpers. He found the pack after ten seconds of searching while he sniffed, moved his head slightly from side to side and walked around toward the pack. This puppy receives a score of 8 for this section.

This puppy receives an overall score of 9.17 for this test.

Temp Test #1: 8

Temp Test #2: 9.17

 A heavy dark silver wolf gray male with NO white spotting other than a small white tipped tail. All toenails are black, chest is black and nose is black. He is a longer medium coated male with a long tail. He is long in body.