Howell/Ace of Hearts is getting over his skittishness and showing his playful, cuddly side. He's a really sweet, soft, perfect-sized dog (20 lbs), with sweet grey-brown coloring and an adorable heart shaped patch of white fur on his chest. He's youthful and playful, but has a chill, low-maintenance personality. Right now, he's bonding with women and slower to come around to men, but that should change with time. With his current foster mom, he is affectionate, obedient and attentive. He cooperates with putting on his harness for walks but lifting each leg in turn, and is very gentle and well behaved on the leash. He seems fine with other dogs, showing interest and appropriate behavior. He likes to play a lot, chasing his new favorite squeaky ball and rag toy, but not manic or zany. He's very quiet, and has only barked a little when he's seen a squirrel in a tree and when he gets especially excited to play. He loves to sit outside under a bush chewing on his bone toy for hours. He's taken to collecting socks and shoes from around the house, but hasn't chewed on anything except his toys. He's sleeping well at night in his dog bed. He shows no signs of aggression at all - has a very gentle mouth for taking treats. When he's uncomfortable, his tail drops and he retreats. He's going to make a lucky family very happy, and it suited to an active family where a female can take the lead at the beginning and continue to let him relax into his true, sweet, loving nature with everyone.