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Does YOUR DOG sniff the ground or air a lot?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
2
Does YOUR DOG get along with other dogs?

 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
3
Does YOUR DOG stand its ground or investigate strange objects or sounds?

 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
4
Does YOUR DOG run away from new situations?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes Almost always
5
Does YOUR DOG get excited by moving objects, such as bikes or squirrels?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
6
Does YOUR DOG get along with people?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
7
Does YOUR DOG like to play tug of war games to win?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
8
Does YOUR DOG hide behind you when unable to cope
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
9
Does YOUR DOG stalk cats, other dogs or things in the grass?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
10
Does YOUR DOG bark when left alone?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
11
Does YOUR DOG bark or growl in a deep tone?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
12
Does YOUR DOG act fearful in unfamiliar situations?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
13
Does YOUR DOG, when excited, bark in a high-pitched voice?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
14
Does YOUR DOG solicit petting or like to snuggle with you?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
15
Does YOUR DOG guard territory?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
16
Does YOUR DOG tremble or whine when unsure?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
17
Does YOUR DOG pounce on toys?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
18
Does YOUR DOG like to be groomed?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
19
Does YOUR DOG guard food or toys?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
20
Does YOUR DOG crawl or turn upside down when reprimanded?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
21
Does YOUR DOG shake and "kill" toys?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
22
Does YOUR DOG seek eye contact with you?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
23
Does YOUR DOG dislike being petted?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
24
Is YOUR DOG reluctant to come close to you when called?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
25
Does YOUR DOG steal food or garbage?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
26
Does YOUR DOG follow you around like a shadow?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
27
Does YOUR DOG dislike being groomed or bathed?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
28
Does YOUR DOG have difficulty standing still when groomed?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
29
Does YOUR DOG like to carry things?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
30
Does YOUR DOG play a lot with other dogs?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
31
Does YOUR DOG guard the owner(s)
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
32
Does YOUR DOG cringe when someone strange bends over him/her?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
33
Does YOUR DOG wolf down food?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
34
Does YOUR DOG jump up to greet people?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
35
Does YOUR DOG like to fight with other dogs?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
36
Does YOUR DOG urinate during greeting behavior?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
37
Does YOUR DOG like to dig and bury things?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
38
Does YOUR DOG show reproductive behaviors, such as courting or mounting other dogs?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
39
Does YOUR DOG get picked on by other dogs (Either now or when it was young?)
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
40
Does YOUR DOG tend to bite when cornered?
 Hardly ever  Sometimes  Almost always
© 1993 Wendy Volhard