Regular monitoring of weight, clinical symptoms, and blood thyroid levels are necessary in dogs with hypothyroidism. Each dog responds differently to levothyroxine, so initial treatment may involve several rounds of medication adjustments followed by testing.
Thomas and Chess studied nine behaviors in children in order to understand temperament. 1  activity level. 2  rhythmicity (regularity). 3  approach or withdrawal.4  adaptability. 5  threshold of responsiveness.6  intensity of reaction.7  quality of mood. 8  distractibility.homas and Chess studied nine behaviors in children in order to understand temperament. 1  activity level. 2  rhythmicity (regularity). 3  approach or withdrawal.
Chessies at work. This temperament makes the Chessie a delightful all-around family companion. He guards the children, is intensely loyal to home and hearth, and enjoys whatever work his owner gives him to do. [www.canismajor.com/dog/chessie.html] Chessies can fill many job descriptions.