Birdy comes to us as an owner surrender. YES she is smiling in her photos!!!! We promise she is not growling, or attacking, or snarling at anyone. This girl full on lifts her lips to give a big smile when shes happy and wanting to show affection. Birdy is a year old and a mini aussie. She is wonderful with cats (even loves her kitty foster siblings) and is great with dogs too. She would be fine with kids 8+ as she can still get nervous. Birdy loves pup cups and bed time snuggles. She prefers to sleep in her peoples bed over her crate. Birdy is not leash trained and still may be a flight risk at loud noises or strangers so no apartments for her to ensure her safety. She is doing great with house breaking and finally learning to love dog toys!