Although still a yearling, Tuya is earning a reputation as the gentle giant of the kennels. By far the largest of the litter right from the start, as a puppy he would sit quietly in a child's arms and give kisses. Since then, he has grown to be as tall as any other dog in the kennels, and has acquired the habit of standing on his hind feet and stretching his huge front paws up high on his dog house to show off his stature.