Penny is a German short haired pointer chocolate lab mix. There's no worry of it having too much energy, though the crate idea is good, Penny is still as crazy and energetic as a puppy, but she has gotten more tolerant with age. Also she's used to having an in your face spastic puppy around because my sister loves her to death, she's super tolerant of her and the only thing that will get a growl out of her is if someone seriously hurt her.