If you just want something that looks like a dragon, this is a good choice. With the Greater Sludge Panther at CL 25, and the fact that you don't get special attack commands 'til Taming 3 and 4 when you will most likely aready have a torton or graul, this pet being CL 28 doesn't make sense, and will be passed over by many Ch's. It should actually be closer to CL 22. Besides, going to Endor just to get one could be dangerous.