our gr, Kira, is about 5 years old, she is the biggest luvdub I have ever seen. When you sit on the couch shes got to have her paw on your foot, like shes holding your hand! She also has a huge vocabulary, you can just sit there and give her specific instructions(like, go get your new toy and bring it in Erics room)and she will follow them to the letter. I never knew a dog could be so smart. Enjy your puppy!