Energy
Shedding
Trainability
Barking
Good with kids
Flat-friendly
Temperament
Energetic, Affectionate, Eager, Curious.
Health problems to know about
- Hip dysplasia
- Ear infections
- Allergies (flea, food, pollen)
- Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (both parent breeds)
- Obesity
Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.
Daily care
Two hours of activity a day with retrieving, swimming or scent games. Brush daily if the coat is long, and dry and check the ears after swims.
A good fit for
Active families, walkers and runners, and people interested in gundog training.
Probably not ideal for
Flats, long hours alone, and owners wanting a calm, low-maintenance dog.
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.
