aa2. Blackburn (Jacob B.)

BIRTH NOTES:

Birth weight: 1 lbs. 2.5 oz.

GENERAL NOTES
This puppy is highly intelligent. He is aware and alert to his surroundings. He shows a relaxed attitude much of the time, but can feel uncertainty in unfamiliar locations. He would benefit from socialization experiences where he can learn about the world in an emotionally safe environment. He will not do well if pushed beyond his emotional limits. This puppy has deep feelings, but he may hide them by not outwardly looking stressed. It will be up to the new owner to understand his subtle cues and protect his sensitive feelings. This puppy will form deep and devoted relationships. Likely, he will not have a tendency to wander or roam and will mostly desire to remain close to his family and home. This puppy won't mind children, other dogs, or cats. He will prefer to be around children, other dogs, and cats who respect his boundaries and don't bully him. This puppy may be large, but he will not know the strength of his size. A true Ferdinand the bull. Sweet, loving, and peace-filled. This puppy is going to make an excellent companion dog for a very lucky family.

TEMPERAMENT TEST #2
This puppy was laying down during the rough pet. He moved his head away and to the side one time during the pet. He did not move forward or backward. He also did not make a sound during this part of the test. This puppy was loose, still, and quiet during the lift. This puppy was initially loose during the turn. Then, he slowly lifted his left foot. He looked out into space without focusing on anything. Then, he tested the boundaries. When he met with firm resistance that did not give, he immediately returned to a loose and relaxed attitude. He allowed the handler to turn him upright instead of anticipating and turning himself. This puppy was initially loose and calm during the pet on the head in an unfamiliar location. Then, he stiffened his head and turned it to the right, resting it on the handler's arm. This puppy moved in a circle when placed back into the den away from his siblings. He disregarded the handler's arms, neither afraid nor interested.

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

TEMPERAMENT TEST #1
This puppy was quiet for the first 24 hours after birth. This puppy doesn't mind being touched or lifted by a human. This puppy did not move around on the scale and was quiet throughout.

This puppy receives an overall score of 10 for this first temperament test.

BIRTH NOTES:
This puppy is quiet and chill. He stays in one place and doesn't bother anyone else. He moves with ease, but doesn't have to move about. This puppy has not made a peep since birth.

2nd WEEK NOTES:
This puppy may be a dark silver and not a place, we will know more as his color lightens as he grows in the next few weeks. This puppy also looks to have a long coat without feathering. He has highly slanted eyes and a gentle sloping muzzle.

BIRTH NOTES:
This puppy is a black male with white paws and a white tipped tail. He is an extra large in size.