Vadar

Vadar, Shar Pei/ Lab Cross, Adult, Male

10. His crazy ears!  They make me smile when they move around all silly, one goes up while the other is down or they both move together.  I call him Mr. Wonky Ears.

9. He always seems to enjoy silly references to Darth Vadar, even when the people around me think I'm a dork. =)

8. He bonds hard to his people.  He greets everyone he knows happily without being over the top about it.

7. He is patient and loving with the other dogs even when they are driving him crazy, getting in his space, or stepping on him while he sleeps. 

6. He has great leash manners, knows some basic commands and has house manners that are impeccable.

5. He is friendly to everyone yet balances that with manners and impulse control.  He greets people at the door without jumping up, never makes a fuss of himself, and waits patiently for the attention while sitting or standing calmly by my side.

4. He LOVES to play fetch and play with toys but isn't ever obnoxious.  He will lie by my feet with a toy if I can't play with him at the moment.

3. His potential to be a therapy dog is amazing.  His manners are awesome, he has the brains and the friendliness.  All he needs is someone with the desire and the time.  And if not, he's already got great companion dog down pat.

2.  He is one of the easiest dogs I have ever taken care of.  From day one he walked into my house, got along with everyone and showed off his wonderful manners.

1. To other people he is just one more big black dog but to me, he's my walking companion, my foot warmer at night, the neighbor kids' tea party companion, the other dogs friend, and so much more than just another black dog.