to answer some of your questions....
Yes, he follows me everywhere, even when hes in a dead sleep , he'll get up , just to follow me.
As for the lap dog?? When he wants to.. not when I want,,, If I wanna cuddle he'll get down,,, But If he wants,,, it doesnt matter what your doing, gotta drop everything!!
As for barking... he will not bark if someone comes to the door... he just gets all excited,,, " someones here"!! BUT if you walk passed the house,,, especially with a dog... look out hes tearing around from window to window! Its strange,,, not much of a watch dog if ya come to the door,, hes just HAPPY to see ya!