At 9 months old, Rick is just an all around nice, young Shepherd X. He's already got some good leash skills, socializing to people and other dogs is great, respectful around cats, and surprisingly calm for a young dog. He's been really good at events where he has the chance to meet new people and dogs, and has been respectful meeting children, too. Of the Herronton group, he's one of the stars! (He'd be awesome as a companion dog in a potential new home! He really enjoys having a friend!)