Volhard Testing is a temperament and aptitude test performed on puppies prior to going home. The test is an assessment to determine the confidence level, personality, and trainability of each puppy.

Have you ever owned a dog that just did not suit your lifestyle? Maybe you thought you were getting a breed that was laidback and what you ended up with was a Tasmanian devil? Or you want to do agility and your dog has a more fearful personality. It just makes everything harder. We want your puppy to meet your expectations and goals so we test personalities and match puppies, as best we can, to the answers you provide on the questionnaire we’ll have you fill out. We feel this is the best way to ensure you get what you’re looking for. This is especially important with versatile breeds like Goldens. Their personalities can run all the way from calm therapy dogs to high drive field bred dogs and everything in between.

Really it’s all about the puppy questionnaire we’ll have you fill out when you contact us. Conformation and performance sport puppies are placed first. Other considerations include whether you want a male or female, whether you want a puppy from a specific litter, your prior experience raising and training a puppy, activities you plan to do with your dog, or if you are just looking for a gentle pet for your family.