a9. Shelby (Tala)

BIRTH NOTES
This puppy came into the world feet first with her sack intact. She weighed 14.5 oz. at birth.

GENERAL NOTES:
This is the quintessential DireWolf Dog in temperament. She is very docile, sweet, loving, affection, and aware of her surroundings. She will be highly bonded and loyal to her people. She will not always want affection or attention from strangers, but if she accepts you, it is special thing. This puppy is very intelligent and will learn new tasks with ease. She is a follower, bending to another's will with ease. As such, she will want clear rules and boundaries in order to do what is right. She will not be stubborn or try to do what she wants unless the family does not make clear what they want from her. She will benefit from positive training techniques in which she learns exactly what is expected. She is a soft-hearted female and won't want to get in trouble. She will worry throughout her life if she is confused about what is right or wrong. A family who can help her learn the best way to live in a human world is the ideal for this puppy. She will excel in obedience and learning tricks, but she is not speedy or quick in her movements. She is calm dog and will be confident and self-assured if she is allowed space to be herself without worrying what others around her are doing, including other animals. She is such a sweet-natured dog with a big heart. A great family companion dog of the best quality.

TEMPERAMENT TEST #2
This puppy sat still and loose during the rough pet. She did not move forward or backward. She also did not move her head from side to side or look around. She was quiet during this part of the test. This puppy was extremely loose during the lift. Her body extended all the way, with her back straight and at its full length. She was also completely still and quiet during this part of the test. This puppy was completely still, loose, and quiet during the turn. At one point, she looked into the handler's eyes. This puppy tilted her head to the right, laying onto the handler's arm, when pet on the head in an unfamiliar location. Her body was not stiff, though, and she remained silent throughout. This puppy sat where she was placed when put back into the den away from her siblings. He then rested her head on the handler's leg as her body sunk down into a down position. Her eyes drooped. She was completely relaxed.

This puppy receives a score of 10+ for this temperament test.

TEMPERAMENT TEST #1
This puppy was quiet for the first 24 hours after birth. This puppy was calm and loose when touched or lifted by a human. This puppy moved on the scale, but it was not desperate or with any real energy.

This puppy receives an overall score of 9 for this temperament test.

BIRTH NOTES
This puppy was quiet and still at birth. She wiggled some on the scale, but not much. This puppy didn't mind being lifted or held.

2nd WEEK NOTES:
This puppy is a large silver wolf gray female with a black mask. She may have furnishings, but does not appear to have feathering at this time. This puppy should reach 110-115 lbs as an adult, standing around 28 inches tall at the shoulders.

BIRTH NOTES
This puppy is a large silver wolf female with white socks up to her ankles, a white stripe on her forehead and down her muzzle, a white chest, and a white tip on her tail. She also has one little white spot on the back of her neck.