Assessment Letter – Mei Alucinor Tatooine

Puppy Name: Mei Alucinor Tatooine

Parents: Sire – Marmalade's Nugatti | Dam – Mirox Mystique Marronne La Belle

Test Date: 17.02.2021

Millie underwent a standardized puppy aptitude test* designed to evaluate temperament, cooperation, courage, sensitivity, and social response.

The results showed a balanced and confident puppy:

- Social attraction and cooperation scores were in the normal range (3), indicating good social response.

- Handling, sound, and visual sensitivity were stable, showing no signs of fear or avoidance (scores 3–4).

- Millie responded with curiosity and confidence to various stimuli and did not retreat.

There is no documented indication of fear or negative sensitivity suggesting anxiety or inherited issues.

On the contrary, Millie demonstrated confidence, engagement, and clear potential for development.

The combination of the parent dogs later proved less than optimal in terms of mental harmony in the litter, but this does not justify the lack of communication before such a serious decision as euthanasia.

The breeder was not contacted until after the decision was made, leaving no opportunity to be involved in the assessment, observe the dog, or provide recommendations.

While euthanasia might ultimately have been considered, earlier involvement could have allowed for evaluation by breed-experienced professionals and possibly alternative actions.

Conclusion:

Millie presented as a confident, social, and cooperative puppy. There is no evidence in the test results to support claims of a genetically inherited hidden sound phobia.

Should issues have developed later, they are most likely due to a combination of genetics and environment.

With proper tools and guidance, the challenges described might have been lessened.

Incorrect handling of behavioral issues in this breed is known to sometimes make things worse.

The breeder takes lifelong responsibility for their dogs, but this relies on sincere and timely communication. *Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test