Ariel

1. How does this pup come into the world?

This puppy pushed her way out into the world. She was so eager to come out that she came immediately after the one before. Head first, thick sack intact. She squirmed softly upon entry, but was silent. This puppy receives a score of 6 for this section.

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

This puppy can often be heard grunting. She grunts when eating and when moved by mom. This puppy receives a score of 6 for this section.

3. What is the energy level of this pup?

This puppy knows what she wants and pushes the other pups out of the way to get it. She is always eating and stays still at the milk bar for long periods. She receives a score of 8 for this section.

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

This puppy pumped her legs and moved about, grunting with some force, but not loudly. This puppy squirmed when fingers went in her 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 initially flailed and moved her head about, grunting solidly. Then, she submitted and was still, with some stiffness. 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 bobbed her head from side to side and then went straight back to mother, while grunting. This puppy receives a score of 8 for this section.

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

This puppy immediately moved forward and began grunting. This puppy receives a score of 6 for this section.

This puppy receives an overall score of 6.6 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 quickly to return to mother's milk, from which she was taken. She was determined and strong-willed. This puppy was quiet and quick. She 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 still and quiet with a slight rigidness to her body. She receives a score of 6 for this section.

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

This puppy was still and quiet with a slight rigidness to her body. She receives a score of 6 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 moved about with determination and self-assuredness. She was quiet, however. This puppy receives a score of 6 for this section. 

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

This puppy immediately moved back to the pile of puppies. She was silent. This puppy receives a score of 6 for this section. 

This puppy receives an overall score of 6.8 for this test.

TT 1: 6.6

TT 2: 6.8

TT 3: 7

Conformation: 8

Sixth pup

Cream female with black tips, white mask, came out right after the fifth puppy. Head first, thick sack intact. She squirmed softly upon entry, but was silent.