Dagon

1. How does this pup come into the world?

This puppy was quiet and still during birth and then latched onto mom right away. He receives a score of 10 for this section.

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

This puppy is generally quiet. He grunts softly when touched or lifted, but otherwise is quiet. This puppy receives a score of 8 for this section.

3. What is the energy level of this pup?

This puppy is generally not energetic, but methodical in its movements. He eats contentedly and does not want to be taken away from mom. He receives a score of 8 for this section.

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

This puppy was relatively quiet and compliant. He did not complain much, but was loose and still, as if thinking. This puppy receives a score of 9 for this section.

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

This puppy began to struggle, but was quiet about it only giving soft grunting noises. This puppy then continued to struggle, trying to trick the handler by twisting his body in two different directions. This puppy did not submit until one full minute, but even then, he body remained ready to move at the slightest relaxation from the handler's grip. This puppy receives a score of 7 for this section.

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

This puppy took his time to shift his head from side to side. He remained sill for a few seconds and then moved forward determinately in a direction. He was not quick in his movements, though, but deliberate. 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 thought for a moment and then began propelling forward. This puppy was silent during the touch. This puppy receives a score of 9 for this section.

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 loose, not fidgety, and did not make a sound. This puppy receives a score of 9 for this section.

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

This puppy was quiet, still, and loose. He did not move his legs, but remained in the same position for the duration of the hold. This puppy receives a score of 9 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 9 for this test.

Dark silver wolf gray male pup with black mask and white stripe down forehead, large and long