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FEMALES

When picking your favourites please keep in mind…

 

  • The biggest/fluffiest/best looking pup now will not necessarily grow to be the biggest/fluffiest/best looking dog in the litter when it grows up. So it is important to pick primarily based on the personality that suits you/your family rather than the looks or size of the puppy.

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  • The temperament descriptions can give a good indication, but don’t necessarily reflect exactly how a puppy will grow up. A puppy’s environment, socialization and training until adulthood have big impact and it is the new owner’s responsibility to continue positive socialization experiences and training, to get the best possible puppy from what good genetics and early socialization produced.

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  •  Puppies go through many developmental stages, including fear periods, which shape their behavior as adults. Both good and bad experiences during the puppies first two years of life have a major influence on what the adult version of that dog will be.

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  • No matter whether your puppy is more active or more calm, shepherds are by default an active and large, working dog breed, meaning they need a lot of physical exercise and mental stimulation. Being active and training with your dog is not an optional thing, it's a necessity. Oftentimes behavioral issues stem from dogs not getting their needs met in these areas.

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  • All puppies in this litter are playful, friendly, social and cuddly.

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We have designed a simple temperament test. Read below if you're interested in the process and reasons why:

1. Calling the puppy - tests willingness to come when called -  a) always comes rapidly b) usually comes c) sometimes comes d) always distracted/uninterested ​ 2. Walking away without calling - tests whether they follow us or not, showing independence/dependance levels -  a) always follows b) 50/50 following and independent c) independent  3. Restraint, holding puppy on its back for 30 seconds - tests tolerance of handling and dominance/submission levels.  a) submits straightaway b) fights, submits within 10 seconds c) ights, submits within 20 seconds d) doesn’t submit 4. Brushing & opening mouth with hands - tests willingness to be handled  a) allows & relaxed b) wiggly but allows it c)fights/tries to bite 5. New object & sound sensitivity - opens an umbrella in front of puppy - tests instinctual fear response & reaction to something new/abrupt a) scared, runs away, doesn’t come back b) gets a fright, then hesitantly goes up to it c) gets a fright, then shows curiosity/investigates d)no fear, confidently goes up to it e)no fear, doesn’t show interest  6.Energy levels Result options: a) placid b) medium active c) active

RED

Red is a fun and confident puppy. 

When in a new environment, she eagerly takes herself around to sniff all the smells and discover every nook, but always still comes back when you call her. A beautiful balance of independence and attachment. She loves exploring and approaches new things confidently with a little bit of caution. If you continue to nurture her natural confident temperament and train a solid recall, she will grow into an awesome companion.

 

Calling the puppy - always comes

Walking away - always follows

Holding down on back - submitted straightaway

Brushing/mouth handling - allows and relaxed

Energy - medium active

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PINK

Pink is a very sweet, playful and cuddly puppy. She takes a little adjusting to new things and stays close to us, but likes to explore and play. When unsure, she comes to us for reassurance before checking out the ‘scary’ thing, which shows healthy attachment to people. Getting attention and being cuddled is her favourite thing atm.

 

Calling the puppy - always comes

Walking away - always follows

Holding down on back - struggled for about 5 seconds and then calmed.

Brushing/mouth handling - allows and relaxed

Energy - medium active

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YELLOW

Yellow is a gentle and lovely girl who loves humans and exploring new things within range of us. She does stay close by and shows a little caution with new things.

Her caution shows us she will be suited to people who are committed to giving her positive socialisation and encouragement, and then she will grow up to be a confident and super sweet dog. 

 

Calling the puppy - always comes

Walking away - always follows

Holding down on back - struggled for about 5 seconds then calmed

Brushing/mouth handling - allows and relaxed

Energy - medium active

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PURPLE

Purple is the most playful and confident girl in the litter, very attentive, switched on and intelligent. She has a great balance of independence and attachment, approaching new things with a sure-of-herself attitude. She will likely have an enthusiastic training drive. Despite her activeness and independence, she usually listens well when we call her.

She is quite confident, so she will be easy to socialise, but will also require someone who can be assertive and put clear boundaries in place.

 

Calling the puppy - comes most of the time

Walking away - always follows

Holding down on back - struggled for about 10 seconds then calmed

Brushing/mouth handling - allows and relaxed

Energy - active

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