The Litter Evaluation Report (LER) is one of the most important tools used to find the perfect home for a puppy. When you decide to work with an ISSR breeder you can be assured that they will do their upmost to match you with the perfect pup and the results of the LER are the key to this process.
All of our litters are evaluated at the age of 8 weeks - the pup is assessed for its physical conformation as well as temperament. It is critical for the breed to determine how well a puppy approaches the ideal physical standard - we identify future show and breeding prospects as well as those pups who will be placed as pet's. Perhaps more importantly for the new families it is important to understand the individual pup and what placement will allow them to thrive.
All of our litters are evaluated at the age of 8 weeks - the pup is assessed for its physical conformation as well as temperament. It is critical for the breed to determine how well a puppy approaches the ideal physical standard - we identify future show and breeding prospects as well as those pups who will be placed as pet's. Perhaps more importantly for the new families it is important to understand the individual pup and what placement will allow them to thrive.
LER CATEGORIES
CONFORMATION - STRUCTURE - MOVEMENT TEMPERAMENT - HUMAN INTERACTION - SOCIABILITY - ELEVATION & FORGIVENESS - SUBMISSION - PAIN TOLERANCE - PLAY DRIVE - PREY DRIVE - GUN SHYNESS - PROBLEM SOLVING |
"I cannot over emphasize the importance of proper temperament testing for all Shiloh Shepherd puppies.... Although our breed is known for having superior intelligence and extremely loyal, loving personalities, much variation in other areas can easily be found! Every puppy has his/her own individuality just as humans. The results of the Litter Evaluation, along with an intense study of each litters ancestors helps guide both the breeder and the new owner." -Tina M.Barber |