Working Trait Evaluation

Dog's name: Pandora of Edenville
<Pedigree: in ESCR database>
Owned by:

Background:
Pandora is a black and tan female born in March 2009 and evaluated at 16 months of age. She has been working sheep on a weekly basis for about 6 months in herding classes.

Pandora is an affectionate dog, and very responsive and biddable. She shows good working instincts and the ability to take charge when needed. She can be distractible -- she loves to hunt! -- but her focus is improving with maturity.

Summary of Pandora's Working Traits:

Keenness/ Drive -- works readily when needed
Style -- both gathers and drives without obvious preference
Power -- livestock generally respect Pandora

Stock Ethic -- maintains control appropriately, without causing undue stress
Work Ethic -- somewhat distractible (likely due to age!), will work independently if needed

Biddability -- very responsive to guidance and control
"Eye" -- loose - upright and free-moving
Bark -- force barks
Bite -- seldom used (difficult to assess), occasionally nips tails

Territoriality -- respects boundaries, stays at home
Patrol -- infrequently patrols territory
Warning -- generally barks to warn of unusual situations
Defense of property -- will defend owner's property
Tracking ability -- will track by scent and find prey
Predators -- will always drive off predators
Attitude towards newborns -- shows gentle and/or protective nature
Pest control -- routinely hunts rodents

Structure and Movement:

Pandora has an average build with a long tail and scissors bite. Her movement is smooth and effortless; she is very fast and agile, with average jumping ability . Her coat is low maintenance and of good quality.

Temperament:

Pandora is confident, friendly and mild-mannered with strangers. She is very devoted and affectionate with family. Although young, her activity level is fairly low and she is very calm by nature. She has a steady, soft disposition .