Energy
Shedding
Trainability
Barking
Good with kids
Flat-friendly
Temperament
Bold, Curious, Confident, Friendly.
Health problems to know about
- Primary lens luxation
- Cataracts
- Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
- Microphthalmia
Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.
Daily care
An hour of exercise a day in secure areas, as the nose overrides recall. Brush a couple of times a week and have the coat hand-stripped or trimmed every few months.
A good fit for
Active families with older kids, people who want a small, sturdy dog with a lot of personality.
Probably not ideal for
Homes with cats or small pets unless raised together, owners wanting off-lead reliability, close neighbours.
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.
