I fell in love with them because I had always been a cat person, and I find them to be somewhat like a cat. They wonder what is in it for them before they will come to you. They have a mind of their own. Read through the posts, and you will find many issues. They can be temperamental. Yes, and they do bark. Some people have been good at training them to not bark, but we have not found a good method if she REALLY wants to bark and bark and bark. They also like to bark at big dogs; so it is a good idea to keep them safe when you are out because they can get hurt. Also, as someone else mentioned, they should not be left outdoors alone because they cannot only get stolen, but they can be prey for larger animals.