Temperament
Intelligent, Lively, Affectionate, Alert.
Health problems to know about
- Progressive retinal atrophy (prcd-PRA)
- Patellar luxation
- Hip dysplasia
- Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease
- Epilepsy
Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.
Daily care
Daily walks plus training games. Brush several times a week and book a clip every 4 to 8 weeks. Ask breeders for prcd-PRA DNA, eye, knee and hip results.
A good fit for
Flats and family homes, first dogs for owners who will train, allergy-conscious households (no dog is truly hypoallergenic).
Probably not ideal for
People who will not budget for grooming, homes where a bored, clever dog will be left alone for long hours.
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.
