PANDORA WHITE SWISS SHEPHERDS
INDIVIDUAL PICTURES
When picking your favourites please keep in mind…
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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
Both the boys are very alike. Sweet and gentle puppies who both look to humans for reassurance often, which means they will need positive socialisation and encouragement from their owners.
In saying that, when they get comfortable with their surroundings, they show a healthy level of independence, always showing signs of curiosity and wanting to discover new things. ​​​​​
BLACK - curious, cuddly, grounded
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Calling the puppy - 50/50, usually comes, sometimes distracted
Walking away - 50/50, sometimes follows, sometimes independent
Holding down on back - submitted straightaway, after 20 seconds fought a little but relaxed again.
Brushing/mouth handling - allows and relaxed
Umbrella opening - wasn't afraid, went up curiously
Energy - medium active
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BLUE - loves toys, sweet, enthusiastic
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Calling the puppy - 50/50, usually comes, sometimes distracted
Walking away - 50/50, sometimes follows, sometimes independent
Holding down on back - submitted straightaway
Brushing/mouth handling - allows and relaxed
Umbrella opening - wasn't afraid, semi interested
Energy - medium active
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PURPLE
Purple is very attentive and intelligent. She has a great balance of independence and attachment, approaching new things with a sure-of-herself attitude. She will thrive with little training exercise routines and clear boundaries.
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Calling the puppy - usually comes
Walking away - 50/50 follows and independent
Holding down on back - submitted straightaway
Brushing/mouth handling - allows and wiggly
Umbrella opening - initial fright, then went up to it curiously
Energy - medium active
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