[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Perrella

We went to visit Zhoie at 8 weeks, she was much more reserved than 2 of the other pups. There were 2 girls & 2 boys in the litter. The born was a girl, 2nd was boy, 3rd was Zhoie and 4th the last boy.

On our first visit to see Zhoie she was 8 wks, the 1st girl was very active, last boy was the same. Zhoie and the 2nd boy played together but both were more low key. The 1st girl was dominant to them all. Actually, to the point mama would come over and push her away and at times, lay her down and lay her leg across her chest. She was a spitfire for sure.

Zhoie came home very well mannered, mellow and laid back. She is still that way and she was 2 yr in Jan. At times, I have worried something must be wrong, but I've been told it's just her.

As laid back as she is....when other dogs are around, she instantly takes charge and dominates. The transormation just blows me away, she is not like that at home at all, I don't get why she has to be the leader and so mellow at home.

Good luck in finding what will fit with you and your family.

Your Zhoie is fine....just a bit more layback. Her sister was the Alpha and Zhoie wasn't....Zhoie is comfortable at home, she knows she rules, it's her domain.....when she's around other dogs she has decided she has to show the other dogs who is boss.......