Hi, I'm Arctic! I do get easily startled by sudden movement and strangers approaching. But I'm so even tempered that I tend to recover quickly. I should do well with children who are at least 9 years or older. I really enjoy petting, especially from people I know well. I can be a bit of a goofball and am sure to entertain you with my antics. It is required that I have a fence in my new home because I tend to take off if given the chance. Be mine?