I posed this same question when I was considering a species to work with it. From all accounts, the best tortoise that also fit the envronment I could most easily provide was the Manouria emys pahyeri. I know boxies and redfoots have great personalities, but I wanted something that gets large, but not something that couldn't tolerate indoor accomadtions in Winter. I adore sullies, galaps, and aldabras, but I can't offer a sully the right home and the other two are out of my price range, as well as being usuitable for my long term plans.
My 2 year old Manouria come out to investigate, if I cause any disturbance in there immediate area, before I have fed them for the day. They are shy, but quickle warm up to handling and head petting, once out for a time. They are rather inactive, coming out to pig out and then retreating to thier hide, but I expect that they will get more outgoing with age and size. It is natural for juveniles to be more wary and less personable, but once they associate you with food, you are thier knew beloved...a dog in a shell is what you'll have.
My 2 year old Manouria come out to investigate, if I cause any disturbance in there immediate area, before I have fed them for the day. They are shy, but quickle warm up to handling and head petting, once out for a time. They are rather inactive, coming out to pig out and then retreating to thier hide, but I expect that they will get more outgoing with age and size. It is natural for juveniles to be more wary and less personable, but once they associate you with food, you are thier knew beloved...a dog in a shell is what you'll have.