​Quick questions about Stig

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​Q: Do you consider Stig to be a soft or strong dog?

A: As a pet , very soft. As a worker, strong.​​



Q: How much does she like to be physically close to you, like cuddling on the couch?​​

​A: Loves cuddling



Q: How does she act when meeting dog she is not familiar with on a walk for instance?

​A: No problem at all, always friendly.



Q: How would she react with a child pulling on her ear or something like that?

A: Stig is fine at shows when Children are about but she hasnt had much to do with them at all.



Q: Does she have any resource defense with food, toys or people?

A: No



Q: Does she like to play a game of tug-o-war?

A: She will but not mad on it because she wasnt encouraged. Her pups are all mad on toys and tugging.​​


Q: If she gets the toy, does she then run away or come back immediately?

A: She brings it back​​

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Q: When she comes back, does she then want to tug or does she leave the toy on the ground for you to throw?

A: Toy on the floor​​



​Q: How does she work for treats vs. toys?

A: She likes toys the best​​



Q: If she is in a high state of energy, how fast can you get her to calm down and just go lay relaxed in her dog bed?

A: Instant​​


Q: How is it the other way around… If she is sleeping and you ask her to go work or play? 

A: Instant​​

Q: Does she bark in training?
A: No. Excited watching but not barking nor when she is working​​



Q: Is it easy for her to have self-control in for instance the stay or 2on-2off?
A: No, but her training has not been consistent



Q: Is her desire to work influenced by the weather… heat/cold/rain? ​​

A: No​​
 

Q: Is her desire to work influenced by her cycle… her heat?

A: No​



​Q: Is she a good eater? Or is she maybe not eating as much in period (related to her heat etc.)?

A: She doesnt eat that well when she is in season​​



Q: How is she with high sudden sounds like fireworks, thunder etc.? ​​

A: Stig does not like fireworks. She goes to work with Chris and there is a fireworks factory near by, she is scared when they test them.​​


Q: What is the thing that scares her the most?

A: Fireworks



Q: Is there any health problems in Stig's siblings? 

A: None

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Q: Is there any temperamental issues?

A: Only the scared of fireworks​​


Q: How are Stig’s first offspring doing up until now health wise and temperamental wise?

A: Amazing, they are all lovely friendly pups. No health issues. Not all have been tested for hip dysplasia, but the ones who are have good results.



Q: Anything strange or special about the Darleyfall dogs?

A: All i can say is everyone that owns one, loves them. They are very special dogs. Im spoilt really in that these dogs are so naturally talented