[SoCalyorkiLvr]

Originally Posted by leximax

too bad there isn't tests for humans before we have them, LOL!

Isn't that the truth! I have a couple of teenagers I'd like to "test" if you know what I mean. Really I was blessed with great kids, but it was pure luck. I'd like to say it is in their DNA, but ??????????

I think the temperament tests really work and are a great way to match the personalities of humans and dogs.

As for the term "shipping, maybe we could change it to "flying" and you
could ask the breeder if they "fly" their puppies. I don't find the word offensive but I can see how some might.

As for the puppies who arrived after their flight shaking, timid and vomiting, I would ask if this temperament persisted or if they really are confident, outgoing and comfortable dogs now. Most yorkies are domineering, overbearing and aggresive by nature and I don't think something like plane fight would traumatize them. But, there are always exceptions to the breed standard temperament and, just as you wouldn't let a shy, timid, soft spoken 12 year old child with emotional problems fly alone, you probably shouldn't let a yorkie puppy with the same problems fly alone either.