Energy
Shedding
Trainability
Barking
Good with kids
Flat-friendly
Temperament
Merry, Affectionate, Eager, Busy.
Health problems to know about
- Ear infections
- Progressive retinal atrophy
- Familial nephropathy (genetic test available)
- Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia
Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.
Daily care
Daily exercise, scent and retrieve games. Check ears weekly. Regular grooming.
A good fit for
Active families, first-time owners who walk a lot.
Probably not ideal for
Low-activity homes, owners who won't keep up with grooming.
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.
