2 Friday's ago, I got my lil 16 month old male named Murphy! He was the breeder's male dog....one of her 5 personal dogs. He was very much loved in this home by his owner, owner's family, and 4 siblings (dogfriends)...so I was a bit worried. (She sold him b/c a 6 lb male wasn't all that great in her breeding program, FYI.) However, Murphy has bonded with me greatly! He won't leave my side and is just the most well-adjusted dog ever! Such a sweetheart! I even renamed him after all these months and he's picked up on it easily. So no worries for you!