Good for you Patrick! I'm sure Penny will work out great!
We lucked out with Nalu. Only had one "accident" as a pup in the house, never chewed up anything and is wicked smart.
He has a heck of a bark if anyone comes to the door, never goes out into the street, stays by your side like a faithful friend and he LOVES to play fetch.
But right now he's shedding like a maniac. Must be his winter coat coming in.