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Dam "RELLA" |
SUREFIRE SHEPHERDS surefireshepherds@earthlink.net Rella x Rodeo puppies born 6-08-09. One male and six females, all white longcoats. AKC registered. Puppies are show quality and will make excellent pets or agility/obedience prospects. All puppies are RESERVED. Temperament test scores are below the pictures, please scroll down to view. |
 Sire "RODEO" |
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Rella x Rodeo litter born 6-8-09 - All puppies are reserved. Puppies pictured here at 3, 6 and 7 weeks of age. Updated 7.5 week stacked and sitting pictures (Some pups did not want to cooperate!) | ||
 Blue Boy - 3 weeks |
 Blue Boy - 6 weeks |
 Blue at 7 wks |
  Blue Boy "TRIGGER" at 7.5 weeks -"I'm a pro and don't even need to practice!" This puppy is staying at SureFire.
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 Yellow Girl - 3 weeks |
 Yellow Girl - 6 weeks |
 Yellow (now wears Tan collar) at 7 wks |
  Yellow (Tan) Girl at 7.5 weeks "Okay, if you really want me to, but I would rather just sit and look pretty"
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 Orange Girl - 3 weeks |
 Orange Girl - 6 weeks |
 Orange at 7 wks |
  Orange Girl at 7.5 weeks - "Huh? You want me to do what? Can't we just cuddle instead?"
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 Pink Girl - 3 weeks |
 Pink Girl - 6 weeks |
 Pink at 7 wks |
  Pink Girl at 7.5 weeks, Going to West Virginia -"I will do it but only for a second, cause I really just want to play"
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 Green Girl - 3 weeks |
 Green Girl - 6 weeks |
 Green at 7 wks |
  Green Girl at 7.5 weeks - "Anything you say, Mom, and I will do it perfectly"
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 Lime Girl - 3 weeks |
 Lime Girl - 6 weeks |
 Lime at 7 wks |
  Lime Girl at 7.5 weeks - "You have got to be kidding? Right?"
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 Purple Girl - 3 weeks |
 Purple Girl - 6 weeks |
 Purple at 7 wks |
  Purple Girl at 7.5 weeks - "I will try really hard to do my best since you asked, Mom"
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The puppies have been temperament tested using the Volhard Method. http://www.volhard.com/puppy/pat.htm The results for each puppy are below. For an explanation of the rating system used, please see link above or visit our page with brief descriptions of the test -Volhard Puppy Test . I would suggest printing out the document above and following along with the results while looking at the explanations of the tests. The puppies were weighed and tested at 7 weeks of age. | ||
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Individual Puppy Description |
Social Attraction | Following | Restraint | Social Dominance | Elevation Dominance | Retrieving | Touch Sensitivity | Sound Sensitivity | Sight Sensitivity | Stability | Structure |
| Blue Collar Male -
RESERVED
9 lb 12 oz at 7 weeks Spunky pup, needs active home, will be great for show, competition obedience or agility. Flashy puppy, great movement. Recommended for Show/Breeding/Companion |
3 Came readily, tail up |
3 Followed readily, tail up |
4 Struggled then settled |
3 Cuddled up to tester and tried to lick face |
4 No struggle, relaxed |
3 Chased object, picked it up and returned with it to tester |
3 5-6 counts before response |
3 Listened, located sound, showed curiosity and walked toward sound |
3 Looked curiously, attempted to investigate |
3 Looked and went to investigate |
Very Good |
| Yellow Collar Female
- RESERVED
7 lb 13 oz at 7 weeks Calm, doesn't get too excited, not a dominant pup Would be fine for younger children, won't be too rambunctious. Very sweet personality. Very white coat, good pigment on nose. Recommended for a Pet home due to late closing umbilicus (umbilical hernia). Not a health issue, cosmetic only. |
4 Came readily, tail down |
4 Followed readily, tail down |
5 No struggle, no eye contact |
3 Cuddled up to tester and tried to lick face |
4 No struggle, relaxed |
3 Chased object, picked it up and returned with it to tester |
3 5-6 counts before response |
3 Listened, located sound, showed curiosity and walked toward sound |
3 Looked curiously, attempted to investigate |
3 Looked and went to investigate
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Good Umbilical hernia-Pet Quality only |
| Orange Collar
Female - RESERVED
10 lb 9 oz at 7 weeks Passive pup, not dominant at all. Very cuddly, will be great for competition obedience or agility as she is very focused on people. Will be a large female. Very thick, plushy coat. Fair pigment on nose, might snow nose when mature. Recommended for Show/Breeding/Companion. Needs soft hand when training. Not recommended for dominant personality person. |
4 Came readily, tail down |
4 Followed readily, tail down |
5 No struggle, no eye contact |
3 Cuddled up to tester and tried to lick face |
4 No struggle, relaxed
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5 Started to chase object, lost interest |
3 5-6 counts before response |
4 Listened, located sound |
3 Looked curiously, attempted to investigate |
4 Sat and looked but did not move toward the umbrella |
Very Good |
| Pink Collar Female - Reserved
9 lb 1 oz at 7 weeks Very outgoing pup, very cuddly, energetic, toy oriented, would be great for agility or flyball. Very white coat, excellent nose pigment, plushy coat, lays flat. Recommended for Show/Breeding/Companion. *Experienced dog person who knows how to channel energy would be best as this is an active puppy with a lot of determination. |
3 Came readily, tail up |
3 Followed readily, tail up |
4 Struggled then settled |
3 Cuddled up to tester and tried to lick face |
4 No struggle, relaxed |
3 Chased object, picked it up and returned with it to tester |
3 5-6 counts before response |
3 Listened, located sound, showed curiosity and walked toward sound |
3 Looked curiously, attempted to investigate |
3 Looked and went to investigate |
Very Good |
| Green Collar Female
- RESERVED
7 lb 13 oz at 7 weeks Easy going, middle of road pup, friendly and confident. She is very willing to please and is a cuddler. Nice white coat, thick, plushy, good nose pigment. Recommend for Show/Breeding/Companion. |
3 Came readily, tail up |
3 Followed readily, tail up |
4 Struggled then settled |
3 Cuddled up to tester and tried to lick face |
4 No struggle, relaxed |
3 Chased object, picked it up and returned with it to tester |
3 5-6 counts before response |
3 Listened, located sound, showed curiosity and walked toward sound |
3 Looked curiously, attempted to investigate |
3 Looked and went to investigate |
Very Good |
| Lime Collar Female -
RESERVED
8 lb 9 oz at 7 weeks Spunky, dominant pup, needs experienced dog owner, will be great for Agility or competition obedience, very confident pup. Does not like to be constrained, will need alpha personality person to establish proper control. Not recommended for first time shepherd owners. Fluffy and full coat, good nose pigment. Recommended for Show/Breeding/Companion *not for first time shepherd owner or passive personality person. |
3 Came readily, tail up |
3 Followed readily, tail up |
2 Struggled fiercely, flailed |
4 Squirmed, licked at hands |
3 Struggled, settled, struggled, settled |
3 Chased object, picked it up and returned with it to tester |
3 5-6 counts before response |
2 Listened, located sound, barked |
3 Looked curiously, attempted to investigate |
3 Looked and went to investigate |
Very Good |
| Purple Collar Female -
RESERVED
7 lb 15 oz at 7 weeks Sweet puppy, loving and very friendly. Not a dominant pup, will be medium sized at maturity. Nice white coat, not as full as some of the others, will lay flatter but still be long. Very good nose pigment, some black nails. Recommend for Show/Breeding/Companion |
3 Came readily, tail up |
3 Followed readily, tail up |
4 Struggled then settled |
3 Cuddled up to tester and tried to lick face |
4 No struggle, relaxed
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3 Chased object, picked it up and returned with it to tester |
3 5-6 counts before response |
4 Listened, located sound |
3 Looked curiously, attempted to investigate |
3 Looked and went to investigate |
Very Good |
