A temperament test may include an initial interview with the pet owner and pet, followed by introducing the dog into a play area with the other dogs to evaluate their behavior, body language, personality with other dogs, etc. The test involves looking for any aggressive behavior toward the other dogs.
What does temperament mean for a dog?
Temperament has been defined as an animal's personality, makeup, disposition, or nature. A longer definition of temperament is “individual differences in behavior that are biologically based.” Temperament is not the physical characteristics of a dog, and it is not learned behaviors such as sit, down and stay.
How do you tell if your puppy has a good temperament?
Briefly, according to Volhard, the perfect puppy for the first time buyer using their puppy temperament testing model looks something like this:1They come up to you readily with tail up.2They follow you with their tail up.3They struggle a little when restrained then settle.4They cuddle up to you and try to lick your face.Puppy Temperament Testing: How to Pick the Perfect Dog
How early can you tell a dog's temperament?
A puppy's environment and socialization until adulthood have big impact. But temperament testing is a valuable tool that can be helpful in placing puppies in homes where they will thrive. Michele said the ideal age to conduct temperament testing is 7 ½ weeks.
More useful articles on a similar topic 👇
Why is grooming important for a dog?What are the four stages of grooming?
