Ham is very friendly, loves people and was happily sharing a large run in the forest with 2 other dogs, a male and a female up at the Milo sanctuary. He seems more interested in people than in other dogs. He is very smart and keeps eye contact with me whenever I am in the run. He tries to anticipate my commands and is always eager to please. He sits promptly for me and loves his treats.

Overall, a happy, friendly dog that bonds easily and would make a great single pet. He tends to be territorial and can be very protective of the person he chooses. When I give him attention he does not let the other dogs interrupt us.

He needs an owner that can establish a solid relationship with him, setting precise boundaries between work, play, love time. He does have herding, nip habits and is not appropriate for heavily urban lifestyles or a home with small kids and can be a bit timid of males. He is very reactive to fast moving objects such as bicycles, skateboards, and cars, though with proper caution - not a big issue. He responds extremely well to simple routines repeated day after day. He hangs out near a desk or goes to work well. Ham walks very well on leash . . .he is a charmer.