Energy
Shedding
Trainability
Barking
Good with kids
Flat-friendly
Temperament
Loyal, Agile, Watchful, Intelligent.
Health problems to know about
- Hip dysplasia
- Patellar luxation
- Degenerative myelopathy
- Eye disease (regular eye exams advised)
Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.
Daily care
Daily exercise and training games. Cords must be separated by hand as they form and take a long time to dry after bathing; many pets are kept clipped.
A good fit for
Active owners who like training, people wanting a watchful dog that sheds little.
Probably not ideal for
Owners who dislike barking, anyone unwilling to manage cords or clipping, and very busy homes.
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.
