He's big, he's kinda ugly with his wonky ear and broken toe, he's mature and has his grouch-moments. He likes to be petted and brushed, until he doesn't! He's okay around the other cats but would probably prefer to be the one-and-only, and he barely tolerates dogs near him. Dar is in the 9 - 11 year old range. Kids aren't going to fly with him. A more quiet home is probably more ideal.