Just to update you, we have had Machiko for about 10 weeks now and he's doing brilliantly
He is still like my shadow,(but i like to feel wanted anyway).
I have been going jogging with him on a morning for about 4 miles, and he loves it! He would run far too fast for me to start with, but he's got used to my slow pace

He happily trots along the edge of the road (a very quiet rural road because i don't want anyone to see my tomato red face) on the end of his extending lead.
I did try riding my bike with him running, but it didn't feel safe
We are hoping that we can adopt a sister for him in the future, he has so much energy and feel that having a playmate would be brilliant for him....and if you're hoovering up hairs anyway whats a few more
Sorry about the evil eyes in the photo but i wanted to show him having cuddles with his brother and dad