When Kipper first came into our household of 5 cats and two dogs (a lhasa apso and cockerpoo), the three dogs sniffed each other hello, and before we knew it, they were playing, PLAYING!  He gets on very well with our friends' dogs when they visit us or we visit them.  Used to being part of the pack, he would do best with another dog(s) in the house.  Our cockerpoo will not play tug of war, but our llasa apso joins in and they really go to it.  Kipper is very strong, so he usually sits patiently until the other dog picks up the toy; then he doesn't tug as hard as he knows he can, just so that he keeps the other dog interested in his favorite game.  I think that's pretty clever.

He tolerates cats, and they're respectful of him.  If they run, he'll certainly take a harmless chase after them.

Kipper is completely housetrained and he loves going for walks.  In our household, we have doggy doors front and back and a fenced yard all around.  A fenced in back yard would be best for Kipper so he can jump and play in the sunshine.  He will bark at children and other dogs walking by in the front yard.  

When we first got him, he would bark at every single moving object while driving in the car. After a few patient rides of comforting and shushing him with praises, he now loves riding in the car.

We continue to train him not to bark in the front yard, but his natural instinct to protect is so strong that he'll even put a big stuffed ball in his own mouth when he's barking in order to muffle himself.  That was amazing when I first saw that!

Oh my goodness, is he ever smart!  He knows sit, lie down, stay, and come.  I KNOW he'll be super easy to teach just about anything.  Just give him the direction and he'll follow your lead.

Kipper's been in our household for about 6 months now, and after about 4 months, he became confident enough to "protect" his domain with some aggressive behavior to newcomers. If you cross our threshold and he doesn't know you, he'll go after the bottom of your pant leg and shake it like a toy, back and forth. So we've had to hold him back from delivery people and new people.   Once he's seen a few minutes of interaction with me or my husband, then he's alright with the stranger and we release him without incident.

Although I do not condone this behavior, it actually makes me feel rather safe.  This would be one area of training, however, that I would address in adopting Kipper after he's had a chance to get to know and trust you as the leader of his pack.  I would not let this dissuade adoption, but it should be understood that he may behave this way eventually with you.

I would prefer that he go to a home, not an apartment or condo with homeowners association basically because of the barking, especially if you're gone all day, there will be complaints and you'll be heartbroken if you can't keep him in that environment.  I'd rather not see him go to that environment in the first place.

He's a very healthy little guy. He LOVES to be brushed. No crate, please, for him. He'll tolerate it, but it does make him sad.  He deserves to romp and play and gnaw on rawhide to keep those gums perfect. He'll be your best companion, putting his chin on your knee and looking up at you with such love, asking nothing in return.  He's seen how I greet my other two dogs before I rise, each with hugs nuzzling scratches behind their ears.  He'll wait his turn, and totally nuzzles his nose into me with his rear end curling back and forth in delight. 

Kipper would do best in a home that:

-the owners are looking for companionship for their existing dog or dogs

-at least one person is home all day, or if not, that there is at least another dog for his companionship 

-there is a fenced yard. Not keen on electric fences. Note that if there are children nearby, he will bark a lot

-he's used to jumping up on the sofa to get to the front window.  Let him jump on your bed to sleep during the day or next to you at night.  He moves easily in the night.

-no rentals or condo association

We absolutely LOVE Kipper and will be very sad to see him go, but we KNOW there is a place just waiting for him where he will flourish and get as much love as he gives. . . and he gives a lot!  

I would highly recommend becoming a foster, as well.  Mars is a great organization.