Del, I've read that they don't like their heads touched, but when he's not in shed, Gene doesn't seem to mind. As long as I handle him for a few minutes and slowly work my way up his neck to his head and don't go in from the 'front' of his face so he doesn't see a huge hand coming at him, he doesn't seem to have an issue with it. I think he's part dog, he's just that relaxed.