I know Archie means well! He has a big heart, and is incredibly loyal to his family! However, he is also very protective to a fault -- and very anxious/cautious/fearful around new people and new dogs. BUT -- with the right kind of slow introduction -- Archie can show his super friendly self! Archie is reactive, not aggressive -- and may require further professional training to help manage his reactivity. We have consulted Dog Training Elite in the past (I can refer you to his trainer) Around my husband and I, and around my other dog, and around my two young children (2 years old and a newborn), I have NEVER had any problems with Archie! He is incredibly sweet around us! He is so loving! We love him very much! And to our cat too, who passed away about 2 years ago (she was 19 years of age at the time!) His major reactivity around meeting new people, or around people who come to our door or pass near our yard, as been a challenge for us -- I know full well that this behavior is aimed to protect us, but it is difficult to de-escalate at the time, and poses a threat to people. We believe our kind of home may accidentally lead Archie to hurting someone. He would thrive in a home with a fenced in yard! Or in a home where he can have a job -- I believe he would be an excellent livestock guardian! We adopted Archie 3 years ago. He was initially found as a stray -- and may have been a stray for awhile (this may explain his protective and nervous/fearful/cautious nature). He does seem especially fearful around adult men (there may be some past trauma related to this). Archie needs a new family with understanding and patience of his protective/anxious/yet deeply loving personality!