12/29/08
12/1/08 Just
a note to officially announce that Dusty is an awesome puppy.
He sits, shakes hands, lies down and loves to play
fetch. Of course he has to compete with the other dogs, but
has such a gentle nature that even grouchy DaVinci plays with
him. With sad eyes and a great temperament, he has
even won Mury over. He is so soft and lovey and he
makes a wonderful blanket! I am so glad that we have
him. He has quickly become a special member of our family.
Thanks again, Dora
With classic good looks, Dusty greatly resembles
his father Sam. He's
a joy to train
as he learns quickly and eagerly. Though
he'll surely grow
into a
surplus of strength, he's a lover, not a fighter.
Dusty will be
living nearby, just outside his home town, along the banks of the
Yellowstone River. We look forward to checking in on him and
updating you with any photos, stats and milestones.
| Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test (PAT)
Results Social Attraction: came readily, tail up Following: followed readily, tail up Restraint: settled with eye contact Social Dominance: cuddled up, tried to lick face Elevation Dominance: no struggle, relaxed special note: orange boy completed all tests swiftly and without any prompts. he's a natural. |
Results indicate acceptance of human leadership; best obedience prospect for the average owner. Adapts well to new situations and is generally good with children and elderly. Inclined to be active. More details of the PAT and its interpretation are available at WorkingDogs.com |
Orange boy does have webbed toes. Results of his swimming test are
awaiting a warmer day. All puppies are enjoying their bathtub time.