I don't rate them at all, I do compare and contrast with other litters from Sire/Dam to see if it's something that comes from both or just one or the other but other than that means nothing. I do also like to decipher what some might consider "hot" and what I consider "pups being pups." No matter what the breed most pups wrestle around and somewhat aggressive and develop who is dominant mentality etc, but our dogs are a bit more aggressive and maybe we expect it a little more.

I don't count pups wrestling as being any hotter than anything, but I've seen litters where they were absolutely trying to hurt each other. I mean no question, scratching into each other with intent to harm and those I consider hot litters but they get no extra ranking or juice from me. they don't get that until they hit about 2 years of age.