Trist,they are one of the best breeds going.My one ,Charlie is nearing 9 years now and the only regret ive ever had is that idid,nt get two together.For a dog with there reputation they have got to be the biggest babies of them all,and as stated on here they love human company.Try to see both parents ,if you do decide to get one,the place i got mine from insisted on visiting my house before he would sell.pity more dont do this,as it would save the dog a shit life in the hands of dickheads,and would go a long way to disspelling all the myths about them.Mine even barks to let me know when the cat wants to come in.