Rufus is a very sweet boy. He loves to be with people, and adores going on walks. He has plenty of energy and zest for a 10 year old. He would be great with other dogs in the house as well. He doesn't seem to like cats at all, but haven't actually seen him come in contact with one. He would be a great family dog, and even travels well! He has never shown any aggression with our family or other dogs (even with his food being eaten by another dog!) He sits, shakes and lays down. If our backyard gate is open, he will definitely wander off and can't be out without a leash on. Having said that, he's not too hard to catch again!