Caine is a 'leaner' - he loves to be brushed and will wiggle his butt around so you will give him a good scratch. He has made great strides in socialization and does pretty well with most dogs that he meets. He walks nicely on a leash but, like most, will benfit from an obedience class. He'll probably do best in a home with kids older than 10 - his size is such that he could probably knock the little kids over.