We love our 2 year old American Cocker spaniel. We purchased him from a purebred breeder, saw the mother and father and his siblings. Have documentation. He has been Neutered, received shots, and completed a training course at PetSmart. He is an indoor dog, but because of his spunky personally he loves the outdoors. Especially if others are there with him. He keeps trying to compete with my younger children, thinking that they are also puppies. He does great with adults and older kids, so unless you think you can train him more, I'd suggest only families with no young children.