MERRY

sex: girl

collar color: PURPLE

Microchip No.: 956000018610376

Born: APRIL 18, 2025

vet exam date: JUNE 6, 2025

vet exam notes:  apparently healthy without issues - normal vulva, no heart murmur, no hernia, no cleft palate

first parvo (ONLY) vaccine: JUNE 7, 2025 (booster shot due 3-4 weeks from date)

last deworming: drontal plus | june 12, 2025

current food: purina pro plan puppy sensitive skin & stomach (lamb & oat)

frequency of meals: 3x a day (half cup or so per meal)

Introductory crate training progress: currently sleeping in an 18" crate. able to settle down in the crate, sometimes with some initial whining. likes sleeping with the ac on. used to sleeping on the cool tray without bedding. used to sleeping with noise in the background during the day (white noise, tv, music, or desensitization videos on youtube). nighttime crating starts around 10-11PM. first potty break usually happens after an hour or so of sleep. after that, pup is able to sleep longer, currently, up to 3 hours at a time. This timeframe will increase as pup gets older. pup gets water during potty breaks. this may be different at new homes but keep in mind that pup may not settle in the crate if thirsty. we do not allow pups to play at night. we want pup to associate nighttime with sleep time. we only take pup out to potty, drink water, then immediately back in the crate. crating is easiest with a tired puppy. ensure pup has had plenty of exercise beforehand. our pups get lots of outside playtime and stimulation before going to sleep at night. if the pup is allowed to nap outside of the crate during the day, you may find it gets harder to crate the pup at night.  since they're still learning to love the crate, we crate our pups for all naps and at night.

personality: merry is a sweet, gentle, affectionate, and attentive pup. she loves human interaction but is not eager for attention as some of the other pups. she is curious and likes to explore. she loves her wagon rides and enjoys standing in front and looking out. she is a sweet girl and will be a wonderful addition to any home. 

Note: The volhard puppy aptitude test is simply a snapshot of what a puppy is like now but may have little bearing on what the pup will be as an adult. this temperament test is only a point in time, and factors like sleepiness or simply an off-day can impact testing. proper socialization, desensitization, and training in the first few months of a puppy's life are crucial components in shaping a dog's adult life. 

volhard puppy aptitude test results & interpretation: mostly 3s.

merry would be good for the average home, whether a first time or second time dog owner. she can be a high-energy dog and may need lots of exercise. she would generally be good with people, other animals, and children. she will need to have structure and follow a consistent schedule at her new home. she will need training but she will do very well at it and learn quickly. Socialization and desensitization training should continue at new home especially during the first year of her life but most especially during the first 12 weeks. merry seemed slighlty hesistant at first but quickly adjusted while interacting with the tester. she was pleasant during the test and seemed eager to please.