Temperament
Bold, Lively, Clever, Vocal.
Health problems to know about
- Primary lens luxation
- Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
- Patellar luxation
- Dental disease
Ask breeders for the parents' health test results, and check what your national breed club recommends screening for.
Daily care
At least an hour of exercise a day plus games that work the brain. Brush every other day; hand-strip a few times a year or clip for an easier pet coat. Secure fencing and good recall training.
A good fit for
Active owners who enjoy a characterful dog, families with older children, and people who like training games.
Probably not ideal for
Homes with cats, rabbits or rodents, close neighbours who value quiet, and owners wanting an off-lead dog that ignores squirrels.
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.
