We have two littermates - they are now seven years old - and we have never regretted having them. Our original intention was to get one - my husband chose the male, but my daughter and I fell in love with the little brindle female - he gave in! We have never had any real problems with them, perhaps because they have totally opposite personalities. Bronte, the female, is very alert and energetic - Ttakas, her brother is very laid back and much larger than her. I can't say we had alot of trouble teaching the basic commands - thanks to the video 'Gentle Puppy Training' by Ian Dunbar which our vet loaned us. I do find though, that they interact with each other more but both are soppy for attention from their humans too!!! I'd say 'go for it' and cross the bridges as they come!