He is currently in a foster home with three other German Shepherds, a bird, and a variety of people coming and going, and everything is A-OK with him.  He plays happily with the bigger dogs, but when the playing gets too energetic for him he goes off and throws a toy around for himself, equally enjoying himself on his own.  He is completely content and relaxed his crate, and considers it a welcome reprieve from the non-stop play of his (older and bigger) canine companions.

He appears to know some basic obedience commands, and responds willingly to guidance.  He loves to sit at your feet, his back on your shins, enjoying some good, sound petting; eyes half-closed with a huge ear-to-ear grin on his face.  His selection of chew-toys have all been "legal" dog toys.  He appears to be equally content in a crate in a room by himself, or with people or canine company around.  Nothing seems to phase him.  He is already housebroken.

We'd like to place Ricky in a active home because he's a youngster.  Since he's on the small side, he might be a perfect choice for a family with young children who wants a German Shepherd but can't risk the kids being bowled over by a bigger, more rambunctious dog.  He's a gentle, good-natured soul, and will be a loving, devoted, and delightful lifelong companion.