Temperament
Friendly, Energetic, Intelligent, Sociable.
Health problems to know about
- Hip and elbow dysplasia
- Ear infections
- Eye disease (progressive retinal atrophy)
- Addison's disease
Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.
Daily care
An hour or more of exercise daily. Coat care depends on the coat: wool and fleece coats need brushing several times a week and clipping every 6 to 8 weeks. Ask breeders for hip, elbow and eye results on both parents.
A good fit for
Active families, first-time owners who will train, people prepared for regular grooming.
Probably not ideal for
Anyone expecting a guaranteed non-shedding or allergy-free dog, 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.
