Right from the beginning, it was obvious why this boy's shelter name was Mr. Happy. Duiker is a super-friendly, upbeat, alert, and lively fellow, who greets everyone he meets with welcoming wags. He will follow you around the house, accompany you joyfully on walks, and show off his sitting skills for treats. After a few mistakes in the first few days in his foster home, Duiker has done very well in the house-training department and now reliably waits to do his business only outdoors. He is also learning to sleep calmly in a crate at nighttime. Duiker is about 18 to 24 months old and weighs a lean 12 lbs. His house manners are good, with no inappropriate chewing, needless barking, or getting into mischief, and he takes treats gently. He is congenial with other dogs and content to share space with them. A big fan of pats, scratches, and lap snuggles, Duiker doesn't mind any kind of physical handling, which makes it easy when it's time for a bath, toothbrushing, or trips to the vet. He appreciates receiving hugs and kisses but rarely licks back. All in all, he is just a great family dog, who wants to please and be loved in return. See more photos of this sweet fellow at http://imageevent.com/beales/fosters/duiker.