Temperament
Gentle, Patient, Sociable, Easygoing.
Health problems to know about
- Cerebellar ataxia
- Hip dysplasia
- Elbow dysplasia
- Bloat (GDV)
- Ectropion
Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.
Daily care
One to two hours of exercise a day, ideally with swimming or scent work. Brush the wiry coat weekly and hand-strip as needed. Wipe the beard after meals and dry the ears after swims.
A good fit for
Families with children, multi-dog homes, and walkers who prefer a steady companion to a racing one.
Probably not ideal for
Flats, house-proud owners (beards drip), people out all day, and anyone wanting snappy obedience on the first ask.
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.
