Hutch had a hard beginning and was very abused and neglected, but in his foster situation he is so happy. He does deserve the best home. He is a big boy and a lap lover. He gets along well with other dogs with the appropriate introductions. He does require a fence and is very good at climbing, so chain link might be an issue. He does not climb all the time but when he wants to play with his kennel mates in the yard or other kennels, well......he just does it.