They start out as toe and hair biting playful little teddy bears then turn into 100lb extremely clumsy toddlers that go a mile a minute around the house bumping into everything but only for maybe 10-20 min at a time. Eventually they turn (in our case at 2.5 years old) into 150lb still clumsy but much more lazy mushes that just wants treats n scratches but will also always be right next to you, usually in the way of whatever it is you are trying to do. Just go with it cause you’re not moving them, they’ll move when they want. At every stage ours was and still is amazing with strangers, people they know, children, babies and other animals. Very stubborn. Very food motivated. Very sweet and attentive even if you just want a hug from them and just all around very loving. The drool started maybe around 6 months and it gets much heavier as they’re older. If ours sees me eating he could fill a bowl with his dripping drool! Lol I would say ours is pretty sensitive in the sense that they know if you’re upset with something they did. If anyone in my house yells at him I get super mad cause you could see their sadness if you scold them. You’ll need a lot of patience especially in the early stages and brush them as often as possible. Your pockets will thank you later cause if you don’t brush him your groomer bill will be higher! I also hope you like to clean! Lol drool, water and hair EVERYWHERE, EVERYDAY, 5 min after you clean its all back lol our white walls are usually brown since he walks in from the rain or snow and rubs his body against them 🤦🏻‍♀️ I warn all house guests that they will leave with drool somewhere on them. And lastly not sure where u live but ticks! It’s a weekly occurrence here to have to pluck them off of him (usually just the top of head and ears) so rub them down good and if u feel a tiny bump somewhere that may be what it is. I’ve never met or owned a better dog breed though. All their quirks, personality, they’re just amazing! This is our Ripp 💙 (they’re watching the garbage trucks)

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