Temperament
Friendly, Kindly, Energetic, Determined.
Health problems to know about
- Hip dysplasia
- Canine leukocyte adhesion deficiency (CLAD)
- Von Willebrand disease
- Posterior polar cataract
- Hypothyroidism
Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.
Daily care
Well over an hour of running, long walks or fieldwork every day. Brush a couple of times a week and after muddy outings. Keep training kind and varied, as dull drills bring out stubbornness.
A good fit for
Active families with older children, runners and hikers, and people who want a gundog to train for fieldwork.
Probably not ideal for
Small homes without a garden, households with toddlers, and owners who can't give long daily exercise.
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.
