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Date Posted: 04:23:25 08/30/09 Sun
Author: Jenny W
Subject: Volhard puppy testing
In reply to: Birgitta 's message, "Re: My New Boy, Quo Vadis Barracuda" on 02:22:38 08/30/09 Sun

The Volhard tests are a set of basic aptitude tests carried out by someone that the pups don't know at exactly 49 days in a place the pups are unfamiliar with. They test in 8 or 9 categories and cover things like: social dominance, sound sensitivity, social attraction, touch sensitivity, restraint and a few other things. The pup's reaction is graded on a scale of 1 - 6 with various "ideals" given. For example, the "ideal" for social attraction is a grade 3, but the "ideal" for social dominance is a grade 2. The "ideal" responses are for the selection of a basic family dog, but the results can distinguish between the more dominant pups and the less dominant at this age, so they do give a bit of a clue as to the "dog for the owner". The overall results are then analysed and different combinations will give a broad outline of the predicted temperament of the pup (environmental influences aside).
Sometimes the test results come up with a few surprises, but I have found that they usually reflect my own opinions of the pups after spending 7 weeks with them. The test are used for the selection of Guide Dogs for the Blind and by the Police for the selection of potential service dogs. I find them useful for fitting the right dog to the owner's circumstances and temperament. For example, I would advise against a puppy that showed extreme touch sensitivity for a family with young children.

Just another tool in the box!

jenny

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