Temperament
Watchful, Protective, Devoted, Calm.
Health problems to know about
- Hip dysplasia
- Elbow dysplasia
- Cherry eye
- Entropion and ectropion
- Cardiomyopathy
Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.
Daily care
Short daily walks are enough, but keep pups off stairs and long runs while joints grow. Wipe and dry the skin folds often, brush weekly and keep a towel handy for drool.
A good fit for
Experienced owners with space, a secure garden and time for steady socialisation and calm, consistent training.
Probably not ideal for
First-time owners, small homes, households with frequent visitors or other dogs, and anyone who minds drool on the walls.
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.
