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Temperament Test #2 Results:

Zorro's Reflection: When hearing a startling sound, Reflection initially reacted instinctually by dropping down, but immediately returned to play. He receives a score of 8 for this category. During the harsh pet he grunted quietly, but was in no way traumatized and did not exhibit any stiffness or fear reactions. He receives a score of 10 for this category. During the mother's pick-up, he was quite relaxed throughout. He receives a score of 10 for this category. When turned over on his back, he fought strongly to be righted. This was not out of fear, as he was not stiff or traumatized with a racing heartbeat, but out of stubbornness and determination. He receives a score of 6 for this category. When placed for the first time in a hard wicker basket, he looked around and whined slightly. He receives a score of 8 for this category. When placed back away from his littermates, he chose to stay where he was placed and fall asleep. He receives a score of 10+ for this category. Overall, Reflection receives a score of 8.8 for this second RAW dog temperament test.

Zorro's Masquerade: When hearing a startling sound, masquerade ducked down and startled a bit. She returned to play, but seemed to be a bit more cautious afterwards. She receives a score of 7 for this category. During the harsh pet she grunted quietly, but was in no way traumatized and did not exhibit any stiffness or fear reactions. She receives a score of 10 for this category. During the mother's pick-up, she was quiet relaxed throughout, even arching her back to aide in the ease of pick-up. She receives a score of 10 for this category. When placed on her back she was quiet, still and very relaxed. She receives a score of 10 for this category. When placed for the first time in a hard wicker basket, she looked around for a bit, then grew impatient and upset, whining and trying to get out of the basket to return to the comfort of her pack. She receives a score of 6 for this category. When placed back with her littermates, she chose to fall asleep without sound, showing absolutely no distress or discomfort. She receives a score of 10+ for this category. Overall, Masquerade receives a score of 9 for this second RAW dog temperament test.

Zorro's Rival: When hearing a startling sound, Rival initially reacted instinctually by dropping down, but immediately returned to play, showing no residual trauma or fear. He receives a score of 8 for this category. During the harsh pet he grunted quietly, but moved his head in the direction of the pet, even sitting up slightly moving his head up into the hand. He receives a score of 10+ for this category. During the mother's pick-up, he was quite relaxed throughout. He receives a score of 10 for this category. When placed on his back he was very relaxed and accepting of the submissive position. He was in no way effected by the turn and did not try to right himself, but submitted easily. He receives a score of 10+ for this category. When placed in the basket, he whined loudly in discomfort and tried to get out and return to the comfort of his pack. He receives a score of 6 for this category. When placed back away from his littermates, he was absolutely quiet with no signs of distress, but confident enough to move himself back to the warmth of the pack. He receives a score of 10+ for this category. Overall, Rival receives a score of 9.5 for this second RAW dog temperament test.

Zorro's Ascension: When hearing a startling sound, Ascension initially reacted instinctually by dropping down, but immediately returned to play, showing no residual trauma or fear. He receives a score of 8 for this category. During the harsh pet he grunted quietly, but moved his head in the direction of the pet. He receives a score of 10+ for this category. During the mother's pick-up, he was initially relaxed, but struggled slightly after a few seconds. He receives a score of 7 for this category. When placed on his back, he was content and very relaxed. He began licking the hand and did not mind the position in the least. He receives a score of 10+ for this category. When placed in the harsh wicker basket for the first time, he sniffed around slightly, remained quiet and crawled slightly around the edge of the basket to investigate. He receives a score of 10 for this category. When placed back away from his littermates, he remained where he was put, did not make any noises, and fell asleep. He receives a score of 10+ for this category. Overall, Ascension receives a score of 9.7 for this second RAW dog temperament test.

Zorro's Legacy: When hearing a startling sound, Legacy did initially reacted instinctually by crouching down, but immediately returned to play with absolutely no fear or trauma. On subsequent trials, he did not crouch at all at the sound, was not traumatized and continued to play. (He can hear). He receives a score of 9 for this category. During the harsh pet he grunted quietly, but moved his head in the direction of the pet. He receives a score of 10+ for this category. During the mother's pick-up, he was completely relaxed and quiet. He was easy to pick up because his body remained as relaxed as when he was sleeping. He did not even seem to wake. He receives a score of 10 for this category. When placed on his back, again he was completely relaxed. He looked up at the handler in acknowledgement, but was completely quiet and not stiff or traumatized in any way. He receives a score of 10+ for this category. When placed in the basket for the very first time, he sniffed a bit and moved slightly in the direction of the basket's edge, but did not show distress and was quiet throughout. He receives a score of 10 for this category. Overall, Legacy receives a score of 10.3 for this second RAW dog temperament test.