@crabbyhermit: yappers suck. Mine's cool. He'll fetch and play like a big dog. He'll growl and talk to you if he wants you to do something. He can walk on his hind lead. I taught him about the pool, so he'll go outside on his own and take a dip just to cool off.
He's also a herder. He'll literally run into everyone's bedroom in the morning, jump in bed and sit on your chest until you wake up for breakfast.