I adopted a spanador for my fiance right before we got married, mostly because she was the absolute cutest dog in the shelter :) Since then, we've had a slight amount of trouble with chewing (she is only 8 months old now) and hyperactivity. She is quite possibly the most energetic dog I've ever met! She's also one of the most loving dogs I've ever met. We love her to death, despite the toll it's taken on our house. We didn't have any trouble at all with house training. She's a very smart dog, she learned to sit within two days. That's about all I can share with you. I'd recommend a spanador to any family, small kids or big kids, maybe not an older couple. Be ready for a fireball!