Energy
Shedding
Trainability
Barking
Good with kids
Flat-friendly
Temperament
Alert, Devoted, Aloof, Independent.
Health problems to know about
- Hip dysplasia
- Progressive retinal atrophy
- Patellar luxation
Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.
Daily care
About an hour of exercise a day plus short, upbeat training sessions. Early, steady socialisation matters. The short double coat needs a weekly brush.
A good fit for
Experienced owners who like a thinking dog with a watchful streak and will put in the socialisation.
Probably not ideal for
Homes with a steady stream of visitors, first-time owners, and anyone expecting eager-to-please obedience.
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.
