05/01/2025
Temperament evaluation for TOFFEE-TASTIC:
Stable Traits (will likely not change over time, however things can be taught/trained)
Assertiveness- Medium. Will push boundaries into your space for snuggles and may jump on you.
Motivation Level- Medium. She has a mind of her own. Will play with you but has an off-switch when she is tired.
Prey Drive- Low. I don't foresee her chasing kids/animals around, she also has minimal interaction with the flirt pole when we play with her.
Human Focus- Medium/High. Will follow the tester around, doesn't look to the neutral dog for comfort but may seek a "safe space" in the house
Tenderhearted- Medium/Low. Would prefer not to get involved if someone is having an emotional breakdown.
Energy Level- Medium. Like all puppies, they will have a time for craziness and silliness, but I notice she turns off quicker than some of the other puppies and can mellow out at that point
Adjustable Traits (can be worked on through proper socialization)
Confidence- High. Came into the space very confident, checking things out and not overly bothered
Nerve Strength/Resiliency- High. We stacked "stressors" on her and she handled them fairly well, was able to recover easily
Touch Tolerance- High. Melts into your arms
Sound Sensitivity- Low. Ran for cover, will need some help when she comes home to be exposed to more sounds of life to help desensitize her
Sight Sensitivity- High. Not bothered by erratic movements in her sight line.
Dog Friendliness- Neutral. Doesn't need to be around other dogs to be fulfilled.
Notes: Toffee Tastic is our smallest puppy, but she is mighty. She never lets her small stature get in her way, she hasn't been challenged by stairs or any of the curriculum items we have given to her. She's confident, loves people and also has an independent streak to her. When you bring her home it's important to crate train her and have a gated area for her so she has a safe space. When she turns off or walks away, it's important to respect her boundaries and allow her time to herself. She is not an overly sensitive puppy, so will be unbothered by emotional outbursts but may not engage either.