Energy
Shedding
Trainability
Barking
Good with kids
Flat-friendly
Temperament
Confident, Cheerful, Independent, Alert.
Health problems to know about
- Atopic dermatitis (skin allergies)
- Craniomandibular osteopathy
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye)
- Chronic liver disease
- Patellar luxation
Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.
Daily care
Brisk walks and play daily, on lead or in a fenced area (they chase). Brush a few times a week and hand-strip or clip every couple of months. Watch for itchy skin.
A good fit for
Flats and town homes, older children, and owners who like a lively small dog.
Probably not ideal for
Homes with pet rodents, people wanting perfect recall, and anyone unprepared for skin care.
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.
