Friendly, docile, rarely to never barks, can walk off the leash once he gets used to you. He loves to cuddle and be scratched. He does have dry skin and sheds a lot. The only food that we've found won't give him diarrhea is the Purina One True Instinct Dry Dog Food Turkey and Venison. Does not eat table food, hikes 1-2 time weekly and loves being off the leash for long walks