10/29/2026
🐾 Why Do I Personality Test My Puppies? 🐾
Choosing a puppy is about so much more than falling in love with a cute face! ❤️
Every puppy has their own little personality. Even puppies raised in the same home, with the same parents, can have very different temperaments, energy levels, and ways of interacting with the world.
That’s why, at around 7 weeks of age, I do personality testing with my puppies to help me better understand each individual puppy.
🐶 What does this help me learn?
💕 Confidence: Is a puppy more outgoing and adventurous, or a little more cautious when experiencing something new?
💕 Energy level: Does a puppy tend to be busy and active, or more laid-back?
💕 People skills: How does the puppy respond to human interaction, handling, and attention?
💕 Problem-solving and recovery: How does the puppy respond to a new challenge or unfamiliar experience?
💕 Individual temperament: What patterns and personality traits are beginning to emerge as I get to know each puppy?
🏡 Why does this matter to you?
Because the puppy who is the perfect fit for one family may not be the best fit for another!
A busy, active household might enjoy a puppy who is eager to explore, while someone looking for a quieter companion may have different preferences.
Before testing, I also ask families to complete a questionnaire so I can learn about their lifestyle, home environment, experience with dogs, and what they hope for in their next companion.
I use that information, along with my daily observations of the puppies, to help guide my matching decisions.
✨ My goal isn't to label puppies as good or bad, or to find one “perfect” puppy. It's to understand them as individuals and help each family find a puppy whose needs and personality are a good fit for their home.
Personality testing is just one piece of the puzzle. Puppies are still growing and developing, and their personalities will continue to change as they mature. No test can predict everything about a dog's future behavior, but it can give us useful information to help make thoughtful decisions.
Because finding the right puppy isn't just about choosing a puppy you love. It's about giving that puppy the best possible start in a home where they can thrive. 🐾❤️
