Pudge is a special puppy! Very smart. He just turned 10 weeks old Sunday. He will whine to go out side to go "potty". Pudge doesn't Bark unless his is playing. He is happy, healthy and loves to cuddle. He will play with his foster siblings and the other dogs at my house, then take a nap. Sometimes you will find him sleeping IN the food bowl or flat on his back with his feet up in the air. He has a smile on his face at all times! He comes when I call his name. He doesn't go "potty" in his cage. Pudge is low keyed. He sits still getting his nails clipped. Whether I clip them with clippers or the pet drummel. He loves to be groomed and if I put the brush down he will carry it around. Bathing is also not a problem. I bathe him with one hand. He is happy to meet new people and greats them with a smile and a kiss when he is allowed. I have a German Shepherd, Husky, 2 - chic, chic-Russel mix, and a Dodson at the house right now and he likes everyone. Hope I answered your questions. If you have anymore please email me. If you would like to meet Pudge please fill out an application on the Homeward-Bound site. Thanks for your interested in my baby pudge!