Temperament
Energetic, Eager to please, Sensitive, Friendly.
Health problems to know about
- Hip dysplasia
- Epilepsy
- Hypothyroidism
- Cataracts
Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.
Daily care
Plan on two hours of exercise a day, with running, retrieving and nose work. Brush weekly and check the ears after swims and fields. Use a long line until recall is solid, because the prey drive is strong.
A good fit for
Active households, runners and hikers, people who want to try gundog work or dog sports.
Probably not ideal for
Flats, long days alone (they fret), owners who want a calm house dog.
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.
