She takes a lot of warming up for men, but she is very comfortable around women. She's not a very vocal dog usually, but she does growl at men and she will bark if there is need to. If you do not refill her water fast enough, and I promise you will not, she will whine and jump. She is very respectful in people's presences, but she will immediately act up once people are out of rooms. Do not leave food within her reach, and make sure trash cans are locked up tight.