How about this for a recipe: Take one shelter rescue named Marnie, add water, then stir - this is a hit for the �instant �perfect dog�. Marnie is one of the easiest fosters that her foster mom has ever taken in. She is a true lady. She has yet to hear her bark, she will however make a low �ruff� and tap you with her paw if she needs to go outside, which means she is housebroken too. She loves people, and is great with other critters. She lives with 3 large male dogs and two birds. She is great around smaller dog too. While not cat tested, she is so easily corrected that we are confident that she will be fine with any small critter. She lives in a house and but would be a great condo dog as well.. She loves loves loves loves her walks, her toys and playing fetch. Marnie would be great with any age group, as she is so easy to have around & she doesn't ask for much. She truly brightens our day with her love for life and her �happy no matter what� attitude. Nothing bothers this great gal. She always seems to have a smile on her face.