Temperament
Bold, Loyal, Spirited, Intelligent.
Health problems to know about
- Hereditary footpad hyperkeratosis
- Cataracts
- Progressive retinal atrophy
- Muscular dystrophy
Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.
Daily care
An hour of daily exercise in secure areas and early, reward-based training. Brush weekly and have the wiry coat hand-stripped or trimmed a few times a year.
A good fit for
Active families with kids, owners who like a confident dog with plenty of personality, town or country.
Probably not ideal for
Homes with another dog of the same sex, cats or small pets unless raised together, and owners wanting an off-lead dog in busy parks.
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.
