Temperament
Affectionate, Independent, Dignified, Determined.
Health problems to know about
- Intervertebral disc disease
- Glaucoma
- Portosystemic shunt
- Cushing's disease
Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.
Daily care
Up to an hour of exercise a day. Comb twice a week, plus professional scissoring about four times a year. Keep it lean to spare the long back.
A good fit for
Families with children, town or country homes, and people who want a terrier that is less hectic than most.
Probably not ideal for
Homes with small pets or unfamiliar dogs it may chase or squabble with, and owners expecting quick obedience.
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.
