Energy
Shedding
Trainability
Barking
Good with kids
Flat-friendly
Temperament
Independent, Dignified, Aloof, Playful.
Health problems to know about
- Chylothorax and lung-lobe torsion
- Laryngeal paralysis
- Bloat (GDV)
- Anaesthetic sensitivity
- Allergies
Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.
Daily care
Daily walks on lead and safe off-lead runs in a fenced area. The long coat needs bathing and brushing out every week or so; budget hours, not minutes.
A good fit for
Experienced owners who enjoy grooming and want a sensitive, independent companion.
Probably not ideal for
People wanting obedience or recall, homes with small pets, owners short on grooming time.
Sources
Popularity: AKC 2025 registration rankings (US); Royal Kennel Club 2025 registrations (UK, ranked by us). Breed traits are tendencies, not guarantees. Individual dogs vary, and mixed breeds and rescues can be wonderful fits too.
