Temperament
Spirited, Devoted, Intelligent, Alert.
Health problems to know about
- Cerebellar abiotrophy
- Degenerative myelopathy
- Spiculosis
- Hair follicle tumours
- Dry eye
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 and short, varied training. Comb the coat twice a week, clean the beard after meals and book a scissor trim every month or so.
A good fit for
Active owners with older kids who want a low-shedding dog and are happy to pay for regular grooming.
Probably not ideal for
Homes with other dogs or small pets unless raised together, owners wanting a low-grooming dog, and people out all day.
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.
