I'd like to add that Bally does get along great with other female dogs. He's quite the Romeo. He loves kids, and people. While he does make a great 'watch dog' (alerting, nice firm bark) he lacks the confidence to be a true guardian. He will be happy as an inside our outside dog. He does okay with all temperature ranges. Over the last half a year, since Bally went to live with other LGDs, he has made great progress in his confidence. Tracey