Smokey is a very gentle breed and well suited for the whole family. Smokey has a wonderful temperament. He loves to give and receive love and affection, not only to his mommy, daddy, brother, and sister but to just about anyone. He is very affectionate, loves to lay on me, lick me, or just be with me. He also lets me know how excited he is when one of his family members come home or if we ask him "Wanna go for a walk?". He runs around, up and down, back and forth, on the couch, off the couch, showing off for his mommy and daddy to let us know that he loves to go for walks. He loves his family and he doesn't hesitate to show it. He is a very people oriented dog. He is very playful, energetic, curious, funny and enjoys playing games such as pull & tug, chasing and fetching a ball...or just about anything, and he enjoys being in the water.