a1. Catalina (Ellie)

BIRTH NOTES
This puppy came into the world head first with the sack intact. She is healthy and vibrant, knowing exactly where to go to get where she wants to go.

GENERAL NOTES:

This puppy is highly aware of her surroundings. She is confident, but can be leery of new experiences. She will require confidence building strategies to keep her confidence high. She would train best with positive experiences that build on her strengths. This puppy will be a soft-hearted dog and will not require firm corrections to change her behavior. This puppy will likely pout and feel sad when scolded. This puppy will not want to get in trouble. She will be highly bonded to her family and have a strong will to please and do what it right. This puppy will want to know the rules for the household in a clear manner so that she may follow them without confusion. This puppy will be calm and quiet, not prone to barking or carrying on. This puppy will have an innately lower prey drive, but it can be enhanced depending on the environment. She will do great in a quiet family who loves affection and intimacy. This puppy will likely love to be groomed and preened. She will be a devoted friend to almost anyone, doing well with children, other dogs, and cats.

TEMPERAMENT TEST #2
This puppy sat during the rough pet. She was calm and her body was not stiff in any way. She yawned once, but it was not with any stiffness (like a fear-based yawn would be). She did not move forward or backward, but remained seated throughout. This puppy was quiet, still, and loose during the lift. This puppy was completely relaxed during the turn. Her head even relaxed into the handler's hand. She did not make any noise and did not yawn. This puppy turned her head to the side, laying it onto the handler's left arm during the pet on the head in an unfamiliar location. She stiffened her head briefly for a few seconds, then loosened up. However, she did not straighten her head and completely allow her body to relax. This puppy did not make any noise during this portion of the test. When placed back into the den away from her siblings, this puppy turned away from the handler and toward her siblings, but did not venture back to their comfort. Instead, she continued to turn (as if unaware of where she was) and then proceeded to turn back toward the handler, then under her legs.

This puppy receive an overall score of 9.8 for this second temperament test.

TEMPERAMENT TEST #1
This puppy was quiet for the first 24 hours after birth. She did not wiggle or cry out when touched by a human. She was calm on the scale.

This puppy receives an overall score of 9.5 for this first temperament test.

BIRTH NOTES
This puppy is quiet and still. She didn't mind the scale. She cries out when she's distressed.

2nd WEEK NOTES:
This puppy is a giant dark silver female with what looks to be feathering (long coat). She is the pick female in outward appearance for this litter. This puppy has extra large paws that will be like snow shoes in the winter on the snow. This puppy will likely be around 115 to 120 lbs as an adult, standing around 29 inches tall at the shoulders.

BIRTH NOTES
This puppy is a giant silver female with no white spotting except for a small patch on her chest. She has thick limbs and a thick tail. She has a broad chest and head shape with a muscular build. This puppy weighed 1 lbs. 3 oz. at birth.