Temperament
Alert, Sensitive, Curious, Devoted.
Health problems to know about
Flat-faced (brachycephalic) breed. Veterinary organisations in several countries urge buyers to choose dogs with longer muzzles or health-tested parents, because breathing problems are common and can be severe.
- Brachycephalic airway problems
- Chiari-like malformation and syringomyelia
- Patellar luxation
- Dental disease
- Progressive retinal atrophy
Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.
Daily care
Short daily walks and indoor play; avoid heat. Rough coats need hand-stripping, smooth coats a weekly brush. Brush teeth daily.
A good fit for
Adults or families with older children, people home a lot, flats.
Probably not ideal for
Homes with toddlers, long hours alone (they hate being left), hot climates.
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.
