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Originally Posted by Perrella  Who is the leader of the “pack’? Which pup comes out to sniff you first? Which pup who may be first, goes away and stays away? Which pup if any decides your feet are a wonderful bed to lie upon? Which pup is always engaged and active, running here n there. Which pup sits back away from the pack and observes? These are all clues to their temperament.
Gemy, when you observe the above pups actions/interactions...what is the meaning behind what they do/how they respond? |
Very good questions. Now without any interaction and question of the breeder(which btw you should do) in a commentary kind of way.
Which pup comes to sniff you out first? The most inquisitive, and sometimes bravest of the pack. Not necessarily the pack leader (cause at this point Momma is the pack leader), but might be over time.
Now the pup that sniffs first then goes away, is not necessarily aloof, but is more of the kind that is courageous enough to suss you out, then goes back to "make up their mind", an independent kind of thinker. If they come back your way with deliberation, they are not truly an aloof dog.
the pup that thinks your feet our wonderful bed to lie upon; will likely be a warm and fuzzy kind of personality. Confident and secure enough (which is a good thing) but would unlikely be really dominant. They may be more laid back kind of pup, and then adult. They just want to be loved.
Now that pup who is always engaged and running around, here n there. coming up for a sniff then on about their business. Well that one, is going to be an active high energy pup. Not in this moment so concerned with humans, but baring other negative indicators, will make a wonderful performance dog. You want them active, confident, and willing to do and explore at this age.
The pup that backs away and observes, is indicative of a more aloof temperment. Not going to be your social butterfly. But would probably do great in an adult home. With lots of love and attention. They would probably not be a dominant kind of pup/adult. But may have a tendency to nervous upsets if they are in a very busy environment. They can bond very deeply with their owners, but won't take too easily with having their routine upset.
Generally speaking this is how I evaluate temperament but your breeder who has lived with these pups for weeks and weeks, also will have very valuable input.