Piper von Lancaster is a 12 month old coated German Shepherd. She is typical of the coated shepherds who seem to have a milder temperament. She is as gentle as they come.Piper is very dog friendly and not a dominant personality at all. We walked her through the cat room at the veterinary hospital where she is boarded, she was fine with the cats. Piper walks well on the leash and paces herself to stay right by your side. Piper knows some commands and sits well, if you ask her to do down, first she shakes your hand and then she goes down. She is just adorable. We love dogs like Piper because they are so easy to place.Some family will be so thrilled to find her.