All in the Family

Biography: My friends' dog, my friends' words:"About my dog Cooper, the Australian shep. Mix. I got him from a Puppy Rescue Shelter/Foster Home in Modesto California, June 4th 2005. He was 9 weeks old when I got him, making his date of birth around March 31, 2005. Full grown now, Cooper weighs about 92 lbs (as of last vet visit), so definitely is closer to a Golden in size than an Aussie, a big Golden.He'll take the attention if you're giving it, but he'll also completely ignore an outstretched hand when walking by someone who's trying to pet him. It's almost like a fake out, he'll seem to be coming right to you, then he'll veer off at the last second. He can be aloof, I guess, but not really to me. He's a funny guy, he makes me laugh a lot, especially when he gets into super puppy play mode, which still happens quite often. There's nothing better than coming home to my dog wiggling his whole rear end, along with his tail, and doing his affection so happy to see you funny sound, which actually sounds like he's sneezing, but he only does it right when I get home. I couldn't ask for a better companion and look forward to many more years with my best friend Cooper."