Meet Crosby! Crosby is an 8 month old, 45ish pound Catahoula mix who exudes energetic, puppy joy and happiness. He's a confident, intelligent pup who loves people and other dogs he's met (so far), and his wonderful Catahoula nature offers a deep desire to please his humans, to love on them, and to be a part of the family. He's still a young fellow who will need guidance, training, and structure to grow into an amazing, well-mannered adult, but he's a very quick learner, and he's looking forward to learning all this exciting stuff from a loving adopter like you! Crosby is very energetic and adventurous without being obnoxious, but he does require daily exercise (a large yard, toys, walks or hikes) to keep his mind and his body stimulated. He also greatly appreciates cuddling up by his human's side and taking frequent naps in the sun, either with you or with his fellow canine friends. Although he's got a great bark (not yippie or high pitched) that will only improve with age, he plays surprisingly quietly with his buddies in general, even during heated games of chase. If you've got the time to spend with this adorable, very happy bundle of play-doh while he blooms from puppyhood into adulthood with a constant smile on his face, Crosby will undoubtedly and almost instantly become your/your family's very loyal, loving, best friend for life. Because he's still young, energetic, and brand new to learning the ropes about manners and life, (like not jumping on people to say hello, for example), he would do best in a home without small children that he could easily knock over or accidentally scratch while playing. Crosby hasn't spent up-close and personal time with cats in his foster home, but he's frequently watched them through windows and screen doors, reacting excitedly/happily with tail wagging, but not at all aggressively - just curiosity. He'd likely do very well in a home with cats once he's a little more mature, but only with a mindful, slow integration, of course, and only after he's learned his basic commands. Crosby is a true gem of an older puppy, and if you've got an active, adventurous lifestyle filled with a nice balance of excitement and quiet, cuddling moments, he'd love, love, love to be your buddy!