Temperament Testing
We observe the puppies very closely until at least 8 weeks of age and usually we have formed our own opinion about their temperaments. We use the test to confirm our observations. The test is performed in a situation which is new to the puppy. The test must be carried out by a person who is a complete stranger to the puppies. The test contains the following:
Social attraction, Following, Restraint, Social dominance, Elevation dominance, Retrieving, Touch sensitivity, Sound sensitivity, Sight Sensitivity, and Structure
Each of these tests is scored according to the puppy's response on a 6 point scale. We then use the results to help determine which puppy will best fit into a particular lifestyle - i.e. we do not place a puppy that shows any sound sensitivity or extreme touch sensitivity in a home with young children, etc.