cam

sex: boy

collar color: black

Microchip No.: 956000019883136

Born: aug 24, 2025

Weight: 6.8 lbs. (as of Oct 17, 2025)

vet exam date: oct 9, 2025

vet exam notes: apparently healthy without issues - both testicles descended, no heart murmur, no hernia, no cleft palate

neopar parvovirus vaccine: oct 12, 2025 (booster shot due 3-4 weeks from date)

deworming schedule: week 2, 3, &4 - nemex 2 (pyrantel) | week 5 - toltrazuril | week 6 - safeguard (fenbendazole) | oct 17, 2025 - Drontal Plus

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

frequency of meals: 3x a day | 7am, 1pm, 7pm

portion each meal: 3/4 cup per meal (more or less)

personality:  cam is a big sweetheart. he is a friendly and playful boy, but seems more on the gentle side. he likes to roughhouse with his siblings but often times when the other pups play too rougly, he will back down. but we will see if he maintains that same energy as he gets older. cam is also a big napper. his favorite spot to nap is at the top of their blue climbing bridge. he also loves to nap on the swing.he can be a little nervous at first with new situations but will quickly warm up. just give him some time to adjust. he is a loving and affectionate boy that would make a great 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. what we, as the breeder, observe over these past weeks hold more weight than this test, in our humble opinion. with that said, take these results with a grain of salt.

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

cam would be good for the average home, whether a first time or second time dog owner. He can be a high-energy dog and may need lots of exercise. He would generally be good with people, other animals, children, and elderly. He will need to have structure and follow a consistent schedule at his new home. He will need training but he will do very well at it and learn quickly. Socialization and desensitization training should continue at new home especially during the first year of his life but most especially during the first 12 weeks.

actual test scores:

Social Attraction | 3

Following | 3

Restraint | 2

Social Dominance | 3

Elevation Dominance | 3

Retrieving | 3

Touch Sensitivity | 5

Sound Sensitivity | 3

Sight Sensitivity | 2

Stability | 2

Introductory crate training progress: currently sleeping in an 18" wire crate. pup is able to settle down but may initially whine or bark for the first few minutes. currently able to sleep up to 4 hours at a time at night but we expect the pup to sleep longer at new home without the distraction of other pups. Pup will whine, bark, or pace around in the crate when needing to potty. if you wait too long, an accident may occur so you'd want to take the pup promptly out to potty. after the pup goes potty at night, place the pup back in the crate immediately when done. don't let the pup play around or sleep out of the crate, otherwise, you may have a harder time with crate training. while pups are with us, We let them have water at night during potty break (this helps train their bladders as well), but, that will be the new family's decision whether to restrict water at night or not. of course, the pup may sleep much longer without water, but if the pup can't seem to settle in the crate, it may be thirsty so we would recommend to give a little bit of water.  ensure that the pup is content before crating, which means the pup is not hungry nor thirsty, has fully pottied, has enough play and exercise before crating, and is not cold or too warm. if the puppy is having accidents in the crate, you either took too long or the crate is too big. if the pup has a large crate, use a divider to make the space smaller. an ideal size for a pup that is still crate training is when pup has just enough room to stand up, do a 360 turn, and also able to stretch out its legs. be mindful of fear periods. be mindful when a pup may be too warm in the crate as some pups prefer sleeping on the cool tray instead of a bed. also be mindful when a pup may be cold and use some bedding in the crate. if using a crate cover, ensure the pup is getting enough air. a portable fan may be useful. you may need to have the pup in the crate close to you (within arms reach or at least where Pup can see you) during the new home transition. REmember that the pup is adjusting to new home and also being away from siblings for the first time.

Potty training: potty training is all about creating good habits. Young pups have very small bladders and very little bladder control so they need to be in the right place when nature calls. To potty successfully in as short a time as possible, you must take your puppy to the yard or designated potty area:

• When they wake

• After eating

• After taking a drink

• Before, during, and after a period of activity

• When you come in

• Before you go out

• Before bedtime

• And every twenty to thirty minutes in between unless they are asleep. During periods of activity, change that to every ten to twenty minutes.

Go outside or go to the designated potty area with your pup. after the pup elimiates, quiet praise is enough. no need for treats. Once pup has eliminated, you can either stay out and play or go back indoors. If you stay out to play, then the pup will often need to go again before you go back indoors, so stop the play and stay out for a while longer to give the pup a chance to go again. If puppy doesn't eliminate outside after a few minutes then take pup back in and sit pup on your lap, wait about five minutes and try again. It is imperative that you do this, because if you put the pup down or in the crate, it will have an accident. Repeat if needed until pup goes potty. Give pup zero opportunity to go wrong. If your puppy goes potty in the house, don't scold the pup because it is not the pup's fault. You just have to take the pup out quicker next time. Be diligent in taking the puppy out on time and eventually your pup will get the hang of things. they're fast learners and they pick up on things very quickly.