Temperament
Energetic, Outgoing, Sensitive, Loyal.
Health problems to know about
- Congenital deafness (BAER-test puppies)
- Urate bladder stones (hyperuricosuria)
- Atopic dermatitis
- Hip and elbow dysplasia
Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.
Daily care
Two hours or more of exercise daily, ideally running. Plenty of fresh water and a diet your vet has checked for purine content, because of the stone risk. Short coat, but brush often: the white hairs get everywhere.
A good fit for
Runners and active families, homes with a garden, owners who like an outgoing, sociable dog.
Probably not ideal for
Sedentary homes, people out all day, anyone who hates dog hair on everything.
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.
