Max is 1 year old. He is a great guard dog. He will protect your place from other animals. He is a great dog! He is wonderful with kids. There is only one thing if you have chickens he will not be good for your farm. We have chickens and he does not get along with them. We do not want to get rid of him but he is killing our chickens. He has always had his shots including rattlesnake shot. He just had all his shots last week. He gets along well with other dogs. Full blooded but no papers.