Ranger's scores (five 3's, three 4's, one 5 and one 2) indicate an
affectionate puppy who is moderately outgoing. He approached our
strange tester readily, but lowered his tail as he cautiously
followed her. He did not struggle at all when held on his back but
did struggle a bit when held in the air. Ranger showed the highest
interest in retrieving of all of our puppies, retrieving the object
and enthusiastically bringing it back to our tester repeatedly. This
indicates that Ranger would enjoy and active family who would like
to throw a ball for him, play frisbee, take him hunting or maybe get
involved in agility. He showed little touch sensitivity, and calm
acceptance and curiousity about strange sights and sounds. Ranger
was the only puppy to wag his tail at the open umbrella but did not
move toward it. Ranger should be an easy to train dog. He wants to
please and is affectionate and a little bit on the sensitive side,
so little discipline should be needed.
Puppy
Puzzle Conformation results
Ranger
measured the smallest in the litter (Brumby was excluded) today
measuring 12 inches at the shoulder and in length. No worries though
as Standard Poodles only have to be 15 inches at the shoulder which
Ranger will achieve in no time. Ranger seems a little more fine
boned than some of his heavier boned litter mates. His conformation
was near perfect. He only earned one 4- for eyes not quite oblique
enough. Other than that, he showed perfect show/breeding quality.
Ranger has pure black pigment which sets off his apricot coloring.
He has lots of spark and energy, making him a good show prospect.
Pictures of
Ranger (aka Marley) at his new home:
