Temperament
Cheerful, Curious, Sociable, Independent.
Health problems to know about
- Primary open angle glaucoma
- Epilepsy
- Hypothyroidism
- Ear infections
- Hip dysplasia
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 in secure areas, plus scent games. Brush the rough coat a couple of times a week, wipe the beard and check the ears weekly.
A good fit for
Families with older kids, multi-dog homes, and patient owners who enjoy a dog with a sense of humour.
Probably not ideal for
Close neighbours (they bark freely), owners wanting off-lead reliability, and homes with cats or rabbits unless raised together.
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.
