When Kaji first came home, he was a stinky sucker and had just gotten his long hair chopped off. He was on a 5 hour flight, do I understand the pee smell. Anyway, I think I shampooed him twice or three times as soon as i got hone trying to get the smell out. It wasn't until a few weeks later, with regular baths that the smell went away. If the smell is bothersome, I'd check with the vet as it could be a skin infection or any number of medical conditions. It's always best to take any new pet to the vet just do you know right off the bat if there any any medical concerns you should be aware of.
As far as the barking goes, I have a non barker. I swear he just doesn't feel like it. He'll whine, whimper, scream bloody murder, but he won't bark. Actually I should say he rarely does. I guess if you have a non-barker too, just be grateful.
