Temperament traits include both stable traits and adjustable traits. The stable traits are typically hard wired. It is difficult for a breeder to change these traits in the puppies for the most part. The puppy evaluation simply identifies these stable traits so puppies can be matched with families that will meet their unique needs.

This article will present some of the current information and data that is available regarding temperament testing puppies, to support breeders as they make their own determination about temperament testing for their program.

This is another post that’s probably going to upset a few people. It’s about the predictiveness of puppy temperament testing. Temperament testing has been an important fixture in determining suitability of dogs for service work, therapy work, police and military service, and even for companion dogs.